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!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1922
Stories: 2
Living Area: 4,379 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Office Phone: (650) 947-2900
Listing Agent: Janis Ahmadjian-Baer
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
This property is $3.1M more than the Median Sold Price and $15/SqFt more than other homes in Los Altos, CA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81957202
Listing Office:
Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Office Phone: (650) 947-2900
Listing Agent: Janis Ahmadjian-Baer
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Jul 26, 1988
Jul 26, 1988Home Sold
$975,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$21,850
$1,703,427
2020
$21,850
$1,685,961
2019
$20,425
$1,652,904
2018
$20,426
$1,620,495
2017
$19,691
$1,588,721
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
9
/10
Oak Avenue Elementary School
1501 Oak Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Middle School
10
/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
1120 Covington Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Oak Avenue Elementary School
1501 Oak Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Montclaire Elementary School
1160 Saint Joseph Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.71 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Loyola Elementary School
770 Berry Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Assigned Schools
10
/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
1120 Covington Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Cupertino Middle School
1650 S Bernardo Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Sunnyvale Middle School
1080 Mango Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.72 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Mountain View High School
3535 Truman Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.90 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
Homestead High School
21370 Homestead Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.21 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Fremont High School
1279 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.73 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $168,868. The majority of Los Altos, CA residents have income $200k+ annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1570 Kensington Cir
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1570 Kensington Cir property is $6,998,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1570 Kensington Cir is a house located in Los Altos, California, 94024.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1570 Kensington Cir is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 1570 Kensington Cir are: Oak Avenue Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Georgina P. Blach Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $21,850 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on July 26, 1988 for $975,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1570 Kensington Cir has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1570 Kensington Cir is 4,379 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1570 Kensington Cir is 1922.
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This home is located at 1570 Kensington Cir in Los Altos, CA and zip code 94024 in the Kensington Oaks neighborhood. This 4,379 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 0.60 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $6,998,000.
In March 2024, from all listings sold in Los Altos, CA there were more than 16 sold above asking price, over 6 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Los Altos, CA increased by 26.7% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $3,859,000 and the average listing age was 10 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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