Stunning three-story townhome in a serene, park-like community, just a short stroll from parks, top-rated schools, and less than a mile from downtown Sunnyvale, which is your Caltrain connection and features a weekly farmers market. With its warm and inviting open floor plan, this home showcases solid oak wood floors, high ceilings with recessed lighting, bay window with seating and abundant natural light streaming through dual-pane windows/multiple skylights. Modern comforts include heat/AC, a cozy fireplace and laundry room with washer/dryer. A versatile bonus room offers the perfect space for a home office, gym or den. The updated gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, breakfast bar and a sunny dining area. Two large bedroom suites include luxurious spa-like en-suite bathrooms and large closets. Additional features include a two-car garage, relaxing private patio with extra storage and access to a relaxing community pool and spa. Perfectly located near popular dining, shopping, parks, and major tech giants such as LinkedIn, Meta, Google, and Apple, this home also offers easy access to Highway 101, 237 and Central Expressway. Do not miss your chance to own this towering stunner. It will go FAST!
Sold for $1,403,000
$1,403,000
978 La Mesa Ter Unit E, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
2beds
2,120sqft
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1988
822 Square Feet Lot
$1,390,700 Zestimate®
$662/sqft
$4,775 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,390,700
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Cozy fireplaceTwo-car garageStunning three-story townhomeUpdated gourmet kitchenBreakfast barAmple cabinetrySolid oak wood floors
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Listed by:
Renna Shee 01906557 650-823-8003,
Keller Williams Thrive 408-850-6900
Bought with:
Victoria Rock, 01394682
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82033841
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowerandTub, Skylight, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,120
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Guest, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Pool features: Community, Heated, In Ground
- Spa features: Other, Spa/HotTub
Lot
- Size: 822 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 16524205
- Zoning: MIPD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Community Pool, Garden Greenbelt Trails
- HOA fee: $753 monthly
Location
- Region: Sunnyvale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $662/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,450,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,150
- Date on market: 2/5/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $1,403,000+1.1%$662/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Pending sale | $1,388,000$655/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,388,000-9%$655/sqft |
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| 9/6/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,600$2/sqft |
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| 10/27/2017 | Sold | $1,525,000+38.9%$719/sqft |
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| 10/13/2017 | Pending sale | $1,098,000$518/sqft |
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| 10/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,098,000+92.6%$518/sqft |
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| 1/13/2012 | Sold | $570,000-1.7%$269/sqft |
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| 12/15/2011 | Pending sale | $579,900$274/sqft |
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| 12/4/2011 | Price change | $579,9000%$274/sqft |
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| 9/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $579,950+3.9%$274/sqft |
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| 11/25/2003 | Sold | $558,000+83%$263/sqft |
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| 3/31/1997 | Sold | $305,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,150 -0.3% | $1,450,000 -2% |
| 2024 | $17,205 +8.8% | $1,480,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $15,812 -2.9% | $1,345,000 -2.5% |
| 2022 | $16,280 -0.3% | $1,380,000 -13.9% |
| 2021 | $16,328 -13.3% | $1,603,046 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,840 | $1,586,610 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,840 +4.4% | $1,555,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,046 | $1,525,000 +147.2% |
| 2017 | $18,046 +142.8% | $616,884 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,432 +3.5% | $604,790 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,182 +2% | $595,706 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,041 | $584,038 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $581,400 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $570,000 +1.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $561,000 -8.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $614,610 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $616,072 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $603,994 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $592,152 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $580,542 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $569,160 +3.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $552,300 +61% |
| 2003 | -- | $342,980 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $336,256 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $329,663 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Murphy
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Vargas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Sunnyvale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Homestead High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: VargasElementary
- Middle: SunnyvaleMiddle
- High: HomesteadHigh
- 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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