Built in the classic California ranch tradition, this home showcases the timeless features that made this architectural style the dominant American home design during the post-war era. The property embodies the hallmark characteristics of authentic ranch homes: a single-story layout with a long, low-pitched roofline, creating that iconic horizontal profile that connects seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. The home's design reflects the rich heritage of early California haciendas and ranchos, with their emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. 690 Torwood Lane features spacious, open floor plans that separate living areas from bedrooms for optimal comfort and privacy. This property boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, creating dramatic interior spaces filled with natural light. Sliding glass doors opening to patios, and large windows establish the indoor-outdoor connection that defines the California ranch lifestyle. The home sits on a generous parcel, and includes a spa/hot tub and in-ground pool. This rare offering represents more than just a home it's an opportunity to own a piece of California's architectural heritage while enjoying the modern amenities and exceptional quality of life and great schools that Los Altos provides.
Sold for $5,050,000
$5,050,000
690 Torwood Ln, Los Altos, CA 94022
3beds
3,293sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
0.4 Acres Lot
$5,419,900 Zestimate®
$1,534/sqft
$7,660 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,419,900
$4.77M - $6.18M
$7,660/mo
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Generous parcelIn-ground poolSingle-story layoutLarge windowsIconic horizontal profileLow-pitched rooflineSpacious open floor plans
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Hadidi 01955868 408-921-1091,
Compass 650-462-1111,
Jennifer Siem- Oldham 01325650 408-835-4119,
Compass
Bought with:
Chandani Group, 70010052
Compass
Krish Chandani, 02141860
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, Tile
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, DiningFamilyCombo, Skylights
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Floor Drain, Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,293
- Total interior livable area: 3,293 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), No Garage, On Street
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Courtyard
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Spa features: Pool/SpaCombo
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 16725075
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,534/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,338,838
- Annual tax amount: $29,446
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $5,050,000-8.2%$1,534/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82003726 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Pending sale | $5,498,880$1,670/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003726 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,498,880+234.3%$1,670/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003726 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2004 | Sold | $1,645,000-34.2%$500/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2000 | Sold | $2,500,000$759/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,446 +3.7% | $2,338,838 +2% |
| 2024 | $28,390 -0.9% | $2,292,979 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,653 +2% | $2,248,020 +2% |
| 2022 | $28,094 +1.9% | $2,203,942 +2% |
| 2021 | $27,563 -0.5% | $2,160,728 +1% |
| 2020 | $27,695 | $2,138,574 +2% |
| 2019 | $27,695 +6.3% | $2,096,642 +2% |
| 2018 | $26,056 | $2,055,532 +2% |
| 2017 | $26,056 +4.5% | $2,015,229 +2% |
| 2016 | $24,928 +1.2% | $1,975,716 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $24,627 +1.9% | $1,946,040 +2% |
| 2014 | $24,177 | $1,907,920 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,899,298 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,862,058 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,825,548 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,811,905 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,816,211 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,780,600 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,745,687 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,711,458 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,677,900 -1.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,700,000 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,650,000 -2.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,700,000 -33.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,550,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94022
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Santa Rita Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Ardis G. Egan Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SantaRitaElementary_1
- Middle: ArdisGEganIntermediate
- 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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- 690 Torwood Ln
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