Nestled in a quiet Los Altos cul-de-sac, this bright and airy ranch-style home offers an ideal blend of classic charm and modern functionality. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a versatile layout that easily allows for a fourth bedroom conversion. At the heart of the home, a stunning updated kitchen serves as a culinary center, boasting a large island, commercial-grade cooktop, built-in double ovens, a wine refrigerator, and abundant cabinet space, all flowing seamlessly into the expansive great room. Elegant hardwood flooring and a well-placed skylight enhance the natural light that fills the interior, while the large living-dining combination provides a sophisticated space for entertaining. Practical touches like an inside laundry room add convenience, but the true highlight is the breakfast room, which overlooks a sprawling backyard featuring a rare and meticulously maintained succulent garden. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, this property perfectly captures the quintessential California lifestyle.
Sold for $5,080,000
$5,080,000
551 Hawthorne Ct, Los Altos, CA 94024
3beds
1,960sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
10,115 Square Feet Lot
$5,047,500 Zestimate®
$2,592/sqft
$7,699 Estimated rent
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Sprawling backyardLarge islandQuiet los altos cul-de-sacElegant hardwood flooringStunning updated kitchenLarge living-dining combinationThree spacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Nicholas French 01350085 650-773-8000,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-947-2900
Bought with:
Kei Group, 70010147
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82039373
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastRoom, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,960
- Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,115 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 18954037
- Zoning: R110
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,592/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,346
- Annual tax amount: $4,400
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $5,080,000+12.9%$2,592/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Pending sale | $4,498,000$2,295/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,498,000$2,295/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,400 +10.2% | $223,346 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,992 +4.2% | $218,968 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,830 -0.2% | $214,675 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,839 +1.6% | $210,467 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,779 +0.8% | $206,342 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,750 | $204,227 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,750 +3.9% | $200,224 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,610 | $196,299 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,610 +2.6% | $192,451 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,518 +1% | $188,679 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,483 -1.5% | $185,846 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,536 | $182,207 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $181,384 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $177,829 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $174,344 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $173,042 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $173,455 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $170,055 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $166,721 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $163,453 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $160,249 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $157,108 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $154,230 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $151,207 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,243 |
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Neighborhood: 94024
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Covington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Georgina P. Blach Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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
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- 94024
- 551 Hawthorne Ct
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