Experience the perfect blend of luxury and warmth in this stunning farmhouse-style home, professionally designed with the highest-quality contemporary finishes. Start with the welcoming front porch, then step into the open-concept family room featuring 10-foot ceilings, exposed beams that create a sense of grandeur and elegance, and a 12-foot Cantina-style door. The chef's kitchen is a masterpiece, featuring modern cabinetry, an oversized waterfall island, a butler's pantry, and high-end Thermador appliances, including a built-in coffee machine and wine cooler. Spa-like bathrooms showcase Porcelanosa tile & Isenberg thermostatic valves. Custom closets include built-in lighting. Level 5 smooth wall finish throughout. European white oak engineered hardwood flooring extends throughout the home. The exterior is equally impressive, enhanced with cedar wood accent walls, James Hardie fiber cement siding, and a sleek, premium metal roof. Thoughtfully designed exterior lighting beautifully highlights this exceptional home. Enjoy all-new landscaping, a new concrete driveway, back patio, and sidewalks, along with elegant iron gates. Spray foam insulation has been installed in both the attic and crawl space. Just minutes from award-winning schools. You simply won't find a better-built home!
For sale
$2,988,800
242 Howes Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4beds
2,003sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2026
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,930,300 Zestimate®
$1,492/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days
- 2,173
- 169
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alfredo Barajas Team 70010264 408-605-4800,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-723-3300
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82058260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: DualFuel, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,003
- Total interior livable area: 2,003 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 52745028
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Gatos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,300,000
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$2,930,300
$2.78M - $3.08M
$6,026/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,988,800+45.1%$1,492/sqft |
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| 3/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2024 | Sold | $2,060,000+8.5%$1,028/sqft |
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| 3/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$948/sqft |
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| 2/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$948/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,300,000 +9.5% |
| 2025 | $27,064 +1240.7% | $2,101,200 +2238.3% |
| 2024 | $2,019 +5.6% | $89,859 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,912 +5.5% | $88,098 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,812 +3.2% | $86,372 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,755 +3.1% | $84,680 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,702 | $83,813 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,702 +6.5% | $82,171 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,598 | $80,561 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,598 +3% | $78,982 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,552 +11.7% | $77,434 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,389 +4.4% | $76,272 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,331 | $74,779 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $74,442 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,983 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $71,553 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,019 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,189 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $69,794 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $68,426 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $67,085 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,770 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $64,481 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,300 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,060 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $60,844 |
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Neighborhood: 95032
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AltaVistaElementary_1
- Middle: UnionMiddle
- High: LeighHigh
- District: UnionElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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