Beautifully restored, expanded, and completely updated, while maintaining its original charm, this lovely home in the sought-after Heritage District, one of Sunnyvales oldest and best-preserved neighborhoods, features an extremely convenient location and a gorgeous ADU. Beyond the lush lawn with fruit trees and roses, the homes storybook facade belies surprisingly spacious interiors, which boast perfectly chosen finishes and details. The main home features handsome hardwood floors, rounded archways, fine trim molding, stacked and polished stone, plus a soothing designer color palette. The elegant living/dining room with fireplace flows to the kitchen with a casual dining area. The highlight of the 3-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan is the large primary suite with walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Plus, located at the end of the hall is a private office. An expansive patio is perfect for al fresco dining. Ideal for extended family living or rental, the 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU has an open-plan kitchen that overlooks the living area, where a sliding glass door opens to a lawn and garden. All this is just blocks to shopping, dining, Caltrain, and the farmers market in Sunnyvales revitalized Downtown. Plus, it offers easy access to commute routes and highly regarded local schools.
Sold for $2,505,000
$2,505,000
559 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
4beds
1,888sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,489,500 Zestimate®
$1,327/sqft
$6,435 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,489,500
$2.29M - $2.69M
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Original charmStorybook facadeFine trim moldingSurprisingly spacious interiorsCompletely updatedBeautifully restoredSoothing designer color palette
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mini Kalkat 01112790 650-823-7835,
Intero Real Estate Services 650-947-4700
Bought with:
Stella Rosh, 01227992
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82040155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DualFlushToilet, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Granite, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,888
- Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Area
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Courtyard
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 20929043
- Zoning: R0
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sunnyvale
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $2,505,000+9%$1,327/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82040155 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Pending sale | $2,298,000$1,217/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82040155 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,298,000+70.2%$1,217/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82040155 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2017 | Sold | $1,350,000+17.5%$715/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2017 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$609/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81647373 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+81.9%$609/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81647373 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2008 | Sold | $631,572+27.6%$335/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2008 | Sold | $495,000-27.2%$262/sqft |
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| 7/20/2006 | Sold | $680,000$360/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,167 +3.7% | $1,788,578 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,402 +0.9% | $1,753,509 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,214 +1.9% | $1,719,128 +2.3% |
| 2022 | $19,839 +12.6% | $1,680,950 +13.9% |
| 2021 | $17,612 +3.2% | $1,475,371 +3% |
| 2020 | $17,063 | $1,432,630 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,063 +4.4% | $1,404,540 +2% |
| 2018 | $16,345 | $1,377,000 +96.5% |
| 2017 | $16,345 +93.2% | $700,776 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,459 +3.5% | $687,037 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,175 +2% | $676,718 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,014 | $663,463 +7.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $618,000 +14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $539,000 +4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $518,000 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $552,000 +0.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $550,000 -19.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $685,800 +4% |
| 2007 | -- | $659,500 +135.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $280,419 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $274,921 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $269,532 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $264,593 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $259,406 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $254,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Washington Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Ellis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Sunnyvale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Fremont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: EllisElementary
- Middle: SunnyvaleMiddle
- High: FremontHigh
- District: Sunnyvale
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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Sunnyvale
- 94086
- Washington Park
- 559 S Taaffe St
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