1570 Kensington Circle

Los Altos, CA 94024

$6,998,000
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,379 Sq. Ft.
$1,598 / Sq. Ft.
4,379
Sq. Ft.
$1,598
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase one of the premier estates in Los Altos and a piece of Los Altos history! A stately 100 year old Colonial Revival style home on a flat 2/3 acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac. Approximately 4,054 sq. ft of living space in the main house plus a one year-old 325 sq. ft. ADU, along with a 3-car garage, large workshop, and basement. It was a Designer Showcase Home in 1987 and has been beautifully maintained by the current owners. Grand-size common rooms with period details plus...A rare opportunity to purchase one of the premier estates in Los Altos and a piece of Los Altos history! A stately 100 year old Colonial Revival style home on a flat 2/3 acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac. Approximately 4,054 sq. ft of living space in the main house plus a one year-old 325 sq. ft. ADU, along with a 3-car garage, large workshop, and basement. It was a Designer Showcase Home in 1987 and has been beautifully maintained by the current owners. Grand-size common rooms with period details plus expansive yards, the perfect home for entertaining on a large scale. The most sought after Los Altos Schools: Oak Elementary, Blach Middle, and Mountain View High School! Great commute access to all of Silicon Valley!
  1. Listed by Janis Ahmadjian-Baer • DRE #00980993 • Brokerage DRE #02101181 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno • 650-740-5390

Property Details for 1570 Kensington Circle

MLS City Name
LOS ALTOS
Building Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
4
View
Neighborhood
Cross Street
Fremont Avenue

Location

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Property Details for 1570 Kensington Circle

StatusActive
MLS #ML81957202
Days on Compass48
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1922
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

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Building Information for 1570 Kensington Circle

Stories2Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Payment Calculator

$40,016 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$38,191

Property Taxes

$1,825

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1570 Kensington Circle

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Library, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 4
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller, Whole House Fan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Insert, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 4379
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Pool - In Ground, Pool - Sweep
  • Security Features: Security Alarm, Security Service
  • Special Features: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Evaporative Cooler, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heat Pump, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: South of El Monte
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1570
  • Street Name: Kensington
  • Street Suffix: Circle
  • Area ID: 214
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 4379
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 102
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 193-37-020
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: LOS ALTOS
  • City Postal ID: 28
  • Postal Code: 94024
  • Elementary School: 135
  • Elementary School District: 460
  • Middle School Text: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Mountain View High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Surveyed, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .60
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: Yes

Property History for 1570 Kensington Circle

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1570 Kensington Circle

Taxable ValueLand$1,082,238Additions$690,006Total$1,772,244
Tax Record2023$21,900 ($1,825 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt4,054 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,054 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1955ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN193-37-020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1570 Kensington Circle

This home is within Los Altos Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Mountain View High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista High School
Public9 to 12

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1570 Kensington Circle is a single family home for sale in Los Altos, CA 94024. This property was listed for sale on March 12, 2024 by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, it's currently listed at $6,998,000. This listing's school districts are Los Altos Elementary School District, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Nearby schools include Oak Avenue Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School and Mountain View High School. 1570 Kensington Circle is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,379 sqft single family home built in 1922.

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