Top of the hill with mountain and canyon views! Mostly original home cared for by longtime owner is ready for its new chapter. Huge lot on a corner with beautiful views, a magnificent stone pine and lots of mature landscaping. Home faces La Cuesta, borders Quinnhill and enormous lot travels down towards the canyon. Three bedroom, two bath single story home on upper portion of lot. Vintage home with hardwood floors, pantry, forced air heat and AC. Great access under the home, lots of storage. Great opportunity to build your dream home in fantastic, close-in location minutes to downtown. Top rated Los Altos schools!
Sold for $3,800,000
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$3,800,000
296 La Cuesta Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024
3beds
1,964sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
0.5 Acres Lot
$3,445,300 Zestimate®
$1,935/sqft
$7,933 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,445,300
$3.17M - $3.76M
$7,933/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Richardson 01372356 408-368-8320,
Encinal Real Estate 408-368-8320
Bought with:
Gregg Ann Herrern, 01003487
The Abigail Company
Abby Ahrens, 00325241
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82023251
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Hookups_IceMaker, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: None
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,964
- Total interior livable area: 1,964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, On Street
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Hilly
Details
- Parcel number: 33605003
- Zoning: R1E-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Other, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Other, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,935/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,355
- Annual tax amount: $3,277
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $3,800,000+8.6%$1,935/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $3,500,000+1.4%$1,782/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Pending sale | $3,450,000$1,757/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Contingent | $3,450,000$1,757/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,450,000$1,757/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,277 +5.1% | $219,355 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,118 +1.8% | $215,055 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,063 +3.9% | $210,840 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,949 -4.4% | $206,707 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,085 +3.4% | $202,654 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,984 | $200,577 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,984 +6.3% | $196,645 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,806 | $192,790 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,806 +2.4% | $189,011 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,741 +0.3% | $185,306 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,733 +6.9% | $182,523 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,557 | $178,949 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $178,141 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $174,649 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $171,225 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $169,946 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $170,351 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $167,012 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $163,738 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $157,439 +23.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $127,882 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $125,375 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $123,078 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $120,666 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $118,301 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Loyola
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Loyola Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Georgina P. Blach Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LoyolaElementary
- Middle: GeorginaPBlachIntermediate
- High: LosAltosHigh_1
- District: LosAltosElementary
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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- Santa Clara County
- Los Altos
- 94024
- Loyola
- 296 La Cuesta Dr
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