Beautiful single level home built in 2008. Vaulted ceilings and raised ceilings throughout. Gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar opening to family room, library with built-in bookcases, beautifully landscaped, plus much more.
Property back on market start showing 7/25/09. BRAND NEW, complete tear down/custom built. Hand hammered copper sinks/matching plumbing fixtures, mostly 9+ft ceilings. recessed lites/skylites/open beam ceilings/French doors. Gourmet kitchen hs island+bar+breakfast nook. Library w/ built-in bookcase can be 5th bd. Bedroom wing hallwy w/ 2 sets of French doors open to the bk yard terrace. Huge yard
MLSListings #ML80601784
Jan 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2006
Sold
$1,560,000
$515/sq ft
Jan 11, 2006
Listed
$1,395,000
$461/sq ft
Highly desirable street in N. Los Altos. Very charming home w separate guest unit (1bd/1ba) Perfect opportunity to remodel or build your dream home. Excellent proximity 2 town. Seller reserves right to refuse any/all offers.
Public Records
Aug 12, 2005
Sold
$1,451,500
$479/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80530748
Aug 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2005
Sold
$1,451,350
$479/sq ft
Jun 5, 2005
Listed
$1,450,000
$479/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1972
Sold
$49,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,597 (+4.1%)
$2,607,603 + $460,157
$3,067,760
2024
$35,149 (−0.5%)
$2,556,474 + $451,135
$3,007,609
2023
$35,338 (+2.4%)
$2,506,348 + $442,290
$2,948,638
2022
$34,522 (−0.2%)
$2,457,204 + $433,618
$2,890,822
2021
$34,596 (−0.2%)
$2,409,024 + $425,116
$2,834,140
2020
$34,662 (+4.9%)
$2,361,789 + $416,781
$2,778,570
2019
$33,043 (+1.4%)
$2,337,572 + $412,508
$2,750,080
2018
$32,586 (+3.8%)
$2,291,738 + $404,420
$2,696,158
2017
$31,386 (+2.0%)
$2,202,748 + $388,717
$2,591,465
2016
$30,771 (+1.2%)
$2,202,748 + $388,717
$2,591,465
2015
$30,409 (+1.9%)
$2,159,557 + $381,096
$2,540,653
2014
$29,853 (+5.9%)
$2,085,452 + $368,019
$2,453,471
2012
$28,181 (−0.9%)
$1,967,800 + $347,200
$2,315,000
2011
$28,437 (−9.7%)
$1,955,000 + $345,000
$2,300,000
2010
$31,488 (+50.1%)
$1,995,413 + $352,131
$2,347,544
2009
$20,975 (+5.8%)
$1,500,000 + $1,050,000
$2,550,000
2008
$19,832
$1,560,600 + $115,624
$1,676,224
Tax history for 140 MERRITT Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,597 (+4.1%)
$2,607,603 + $460,157
$3,067,760
2024
$35,149 (−0.5%)
$2,556,474 + $451,135
$3,007,609
2023
$35,338 (+2.4%)
$2,506,348 + $442,290
$2,948,638
2022
$34,522 (−0.2%)
$2,457,204 + $433,618
$2,890,822
2021
$34,596 (−0.2%)
$2,409,024 + $425,116
$2,834,140
2020
$34,662 (+4.9%)
$2,361,789 + $416,781
$2,778,570
2019
$33,043 (+1.4%)
$2,337,572 + $412,508
$2,750,080
2018
$32,586 (+3.8%)
$2,291,738 + $404,420
$2,696,158
2017
$31,386 (+2.0%)
$2,202,748 + $388,717
$2,591,465
2016
$30,771 (+1.2%)
$2,202,748 + $388,717
$2,591,465
2015
$30,409 (+1.9%)
$2,159,557 + $381,096
$2,540,653
2014
$29,853 (+5.9%)
$2,085,452 + $368,019
$2,453,471
2012
$28,181 (−0.9%)
$1,967,800 + $347,200
$2,315,000
2011
$28,437 (−9.7%)
$1,955,000 + $345,000
$2,300,000
2010
$31,488 (+50.1%)
$1,995,413 + $352,131
$2,347,544
2009
$20,975 (+5.8%)
$1,500,000 + $1,050,000
$2,550,000
2008
$19,832
$1,560,600 + $115,624
$1,676,224
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,011 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
2,921
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
17024025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Feb 28, 2020 • Final
Residential plumbing
Remove and replace existing water heaters.
Plumbing
Water heater
Apr 8, 2008 • Final
Sfd
Construct a new single-family home.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,029
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 168841
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Walls Insulated, Insulated Water Heater, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Los Altos Elementary
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,921
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,011 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 17024025
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Almond Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
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