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  • $6,697,900

    255 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022

    4beds
    4,143sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 2000
    10,450 Square Feet Lot
    $6,697,900 Zestimate®
    $1,617/sqft
    $12,399 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,697,900

    $6.16M - $7.23M

    $12,399/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Welcome to this elegant four-bedroom plus office/au pair home, a short walk from charming Downtown Los Altos. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this spacious residence is impeccably crafted and no detail has been overlooked. The homes classic Arts and Crafts design features custom stonework, leaded beveled glass windows, and a natural slate roof. From the brick herringbone front porch to the family-oriented backyard, this stunning home exudes warmth, class, and style. Ground floor bedroom with fireplace and french doors to the side yard. Oversized master suite with walk-in closet and timeless master bathroom. Theater room or playroom with a retractable movie screen. Jetted lap pool can be used for exercise or just cooling off on a hot day. Low-maintenance turf lawn in the backyard for year-round outdoor play and modern firepit to warm up after a swim or roast marshmallows for smores. Too many features to list, you must see to believe this truly beautiful home.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,143 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Lot
    • Size: 10,450 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 17027044

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 2000

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Los Altos

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities Misc.: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Video / Audio System, Built-in Vacuum
    • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
    • Building Type: Detached
    • Listing Class: Residential
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
    • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage
    • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
    • Fireplaces: Other Location, Living Room, Wood Burning, Master Bedroom, Gas Burning
    • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
    • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Family Room: Separate Family Room
    • Water: Public
    • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Additional Rooms: Storage, Den / Study / Office, Media / Home Theater, Wine Cellar / Storage
    • Roof: Slate
    • Utilities: Public Utilities
    • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
    • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
    • HOA Exist Y/N: 0
    • Additional Listing Info: Not Applicable
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Pool: Pool - Cover, Pool - Sport
    • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Master - Oversized Tub

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/13/2019Sold$5,000,000+0%$1,207/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81765261 Report a problem
    8/20/2019Listed for sale$4,999,800+2050.9%$1,207/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #ML81765261 Report a problem
    11/22/2011Sold$232,450-91%$56/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/10/2011Price change$2,595,000-8.9%$626/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #81043534 Report a problem
    6/19/2011Price change$2,850,000-3.4%$688/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #81043534 Report a problem
    1/28/2011Price change$2,949,000-7.8%$712/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #81043534 Report a problem
    11/13/2010Price change$3,198,000-2.4%$772/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #81043534 Report a problem
    9/5/2010Price change$3,275,000-2.2%$790/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #81043534 Report a problem
    8/21/2010Listed for sale$3,350,000$809/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group Report a problem
    7/11/2010Listing removed$3,350,000$809/sqft
    Source: Intero Client Services #81000676 Report a problem
    1/10/2010Listed for sale$3,350,000$809/sqft
    Source: Intero Client Services #81000676 Report a problem
    12/5/2009Listing removed$3,350,000$809/sqft
    Source: Intero Real Estate Cupertino Report a problem
    11/14/2009Listed for sale$3,350,000$809/sqft
    Source: Intero Real Estate Cupertino Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$65,667 +1.5%$5,468,228 +2%
    2024$64,680 +2.8%$5,361,008 +2%
    2023$62,901 +1.8%$5,255,891 +2%
    2022$61,818 -0.2%$5,152,835 +2%
    2021$61,953 -0.2%$5,051,800 +1%
    2020$62,082 $5,000,000 +91%
    2019$62,082 +95%$2,617,909 +2%
    2018$31,841 $2,566,579 +2%
    2017$31,841 +3.8%$2,516,255 +2%
    2016$30,688 +3.9%$2,466,918 +1.5%
    2015$29,550 +1.1%$2,429,863 +2%
    2014$29,241 $2,382,266 +0.5%
    2013-- $2,371,500 +2%
    2012-- $2,325,000 +39.5%
    2011-- $1,667,245 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,654,786 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,658,718 +2%
    2008-- $1,626,196 +2%
    2007-- $1,594,311 +2%
    2006-- $1,563,051 +2%
    2005-- $1,532,404 +2%
    2004-- $1,502,358 +1.9%
    2003-- $1,474,824 +2%
    2002-- $1,445,906 +13.5%
    2001-- $1,274,184

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 94022

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Covington Elementary
    • Middle: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
    • High: Los Altos High
    • District: Los Altos Elementary

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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