559 S Taaffe St

1,888 Sq. Ft.
$1,217 / Sq. Ft.
1,888
Sq. Ft.
$1,217
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Mini Kalkat • DRE #01112790 • Brokerage DRE #01354442 • Intero Real Estate Services • 650-823-7835

Property Details for 559 South Taaffe Street

MLS City Name
Sunnyvale
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
0
Cross Street
Olive

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 12:20 AM

Property Details for 559 South Taaffe Street

StatusActive
MLS #ML82040155
Days on Compass3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

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Building Information for 559 South Taaffe Street

Stories1Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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Property Information for 559 South Taaffe Street

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Smart Home System, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 1888
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Fence
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heat Pump
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Natural Gas
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Sunnyvale
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 559
  • Street Name: Taaffe
  • Street Direction Prefix: South
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 19
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1888
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 91
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R0
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 209-29-043
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: Sunnyvale
  • City Postal ID: 74
  • Postal Code: 94086
  • Elementary School: 205
  • Elementary School District: 470
  • Middle School Text: Sunnyvale Middle
  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • High School Text: Fremont High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Wood, Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .11
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Regular
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto

Property History for 559 South Taaffe Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82040155

$2,298,000
Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82040155

$2,298,000
May 16, 2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81647373

$1,350,000
May 16, 2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81647373

$1,350,000
May 12, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #596437496

$1,350,000

+9.5% / yr

Apr 27, 2017

Pending

MLSListings #ML81647373

Apr 27, 2017

Pending

EBRD #ML81647373

Apr 18, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81647373

$1,149,000
Apr 18, 2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81647373

$1,149,000
Jun 8, 2011

Price Change

RESFAR #80774234

$725,000
Dec 31, 2008

Sold

MLSListings #ML80839938

$631,575
Dec 31, 2008

Sold

EBRD #ML80839938

$631,575
Dec 31, 2008

Sold

RESFAR #80839938

$631,575
Dec 15, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #260454086

$631,572

-2.9% / yr

Dec 13, 2008

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80774234

Oct 24, 2008

Pending

RESFAR #80839938

Oct 24, 2008

Pending

EBRD #ML80839938

Oct 24, 2008

Pending

MLSListings #ML80839938

Oct 14, 2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80839938

$544,500
Oct 14, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80839938

$544,500
Oct 14, 2008

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80839938

$544,500
Jul 1, 2008

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80774234

Jul 1, 2008

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80774234

Jan 22, 2008

Price Change

RESFAR #80774234

$745,000
Jan 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80774234

$725,000
Jan 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80774234

$745,000
Jan 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80774234

$745,000
Jul 20, 2006

Sold

EBRD #ML80625852

$680,000
Jul 20, 2006

Sold

MLSListings #ML80625852

$680,000
Jul 20, 2006

Sold

RESFAR #80625852

$680,000
Jun 27, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #199051827

$680,000
Jun 7, 2006

Pending

RESFAR #80625852

Jun 7, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #ML80625852

Jun 7, 2006

Pending

EBRD #ML80625852

May 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80625852

$699,950
May 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80625852

$699,950
May 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80625852

$699,950
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82040155

$2,298,000
03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82040155

$2,298,000
05/16/2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81647373

$1,350,000
05/16/2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81647373

$1,350,000
05/12/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #596437496

$1,350,000

+9.5% / yr

04/27/2017

Pending

MLSListings #ML81647373

04/27/2017

Pending

EBRD #ML81647373

04/18/2017

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81647373

$1,149,000
04/18/2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81647373

$1,149,000
06/08/2011

Price Change

RESFAR #80774234

$725,000
12/31/2008

Sold

MLSListings #ML80839938

$631,575
12/31/2008

Sold

EBRD #ML80839938

$631,575
12/31/2008

Sold

RESFAR #80839938

$631,575
12/15/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #260454086

$631,572

-2.9% / yr

12/13/2008

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80774234

10/24/2008

Pending

RESFAR #80839938

10/24/2008

Pending

EBRD #ML80839938

10/24/2008

Pending

MLSListings #ML80839938

10/14/2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80839938

$544,500
10/14/2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80839938

$544,500
10/14/2008

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80839938

$544,500
07/01/2008

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80774234

07/01/2008

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80774234

01/22/2008

Price Change

RESFAR #80774234

$745,000
01/22/2008

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80774234

$725,000
01/22/2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80774234

$745,000
01/22/2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80774234

$745,000
07/20/2006

Sold

EBRD #ML80625852

$680,000
07/20/2006

Sold

MLSListings #ML80625852

$680,000
07/20/2006

Sold

RESFAR #80625852

$680,000
06/27/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #199051827

$680,000
06/07/2006

Pending

RESFAR #80625852

06/07/2006

Pending

MLSListings #ML80625852

06/07/2006

Pending

EBRD #ML80625852

05/05/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80625852

$699,950
05/05/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80625852

$699,950
05/05/2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80625852

$699,950

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

Public Records for 559 South Taaffe Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,450,730Additions$337,848Total$1,788,578
Tax Record2025$21,167 ($1,764 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,183 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,183 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR0CountySANTA CLARAAPN209-29-043Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 559 South Taaffe Street

This home is within Fremont Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ellis Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sunnyvale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fremont High School
Public9 to 12

Community Day 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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559 South Taaffe Street is a single family home for sale in Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This property was listed for sale on March 25, 2026 by Intero Real Estate Services, it's currently listed at $2,298,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on May 16, 2017. This listing's school districts are Fremont Union High School District, Sunnyvale School District. Nearby schools include Ellis Elementary School, Sunnyvale Middle School and Fremont High School. 559 South Taaffe Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,888 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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