489 Border Hill Road

Sold 8/17/04
Sold 8/17/04
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,320,000
2 beds2,750 sqft
489 Border Hill Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
$480/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare Find! Dramatically different inviting home within walking distance to town Expansive bay views Cathedral ceiling in large LR quiet stree Downstairs quarters appx. 740 sq ft, Buyers to verify sq.ft . Disclosures in LORare Find! Dramatically different inviting home within walking distance to town Expansive bay views Cathedral ceiling in large LR quiet stree Downstairs quarters appx. 740 sq ft, Buyers to verify sq.ft . Disclosures in LO
  • Listed by: Dora Thordarson DRE #00803498 Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker-Los Altos-San Antonio (650) 917-8270
Listing closed: 08/17/2004 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML80401655

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 489 Border Hill Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • County: Santa Clara County
  • MLS City Name: Los Altos
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt
  • Cross Street: BORDER ROAD
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,300 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry, Basement - Full, Guest Quarters, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Bidet
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Window Covering(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Communications: TV Antenna, Cable TV Available
  • Energy Features: Skylight
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood - Partial, Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living SqFt: 2750
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Pool - No
  • Security Features: Security Alarm - Owned
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
  • Water: Heater - Gas, Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Documents: CC&R'S
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Area Text: South of El Monte
  • Roof: Shake
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Street Number: 489
  • Street Name: BORDER HILL
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 214
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2750
  • Structure SqFt Source: Seller
  • Age: 29
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1E2
Location Information
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Parcel Number: 336-06-031
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: Los Altos
  • City Postal ID: 28
  • Postal Code: 94024
  • Elementary School District: 460
  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Location: Bayfront, Cul-de-Sac
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Yard Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck

Property History for 489 Border Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #140819606

$1,320,000—
Aug 17, 2004

Sold

MLSListings #ML80401655

$1,320,000—
Aug 17, 2004

Sold

EBRD #ML80401655

$1,320,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #140819606

$1,320,000
08/17/2004

Sold

MLSListings #ML80401655

$1,320,000
08/17/2004

Sold

EBRD #ML80401655

$1,320,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 489 Border Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,563,964Additions$312,784Total$1,876,748
Tax Record2025$22,929 ($1,911 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,040 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1975ZoningR1E-2CountySANTA CLARAAPN336-06-031

Schools near 489 Border Hill Road

This home is within Los Altos Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Loyola Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Los Altos High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alta Vista High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Loyola Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Los Altos High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 489 Border Hill Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
$1,320,000
2
2,750
14,300
475 Border Hill Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
–
4
2.5
2,932
20,400
493 Border Hill Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
$1,291,000
4
2,948
29,000
485 Border Hill Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
–
4
2
2,273
19,877
471 Border Hill Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
$3,625,000
4
3,680
27,000
479 Border Hill Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
–
6
4
3,518
25,265

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