171 Merritt Rd is a 2,574 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 01, 1975 for $87,000. Based on Redfin's Los Altos data, we estimate the home's value is $5,052,400.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,963Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$5,052,400
$5.0M since sold in April 1975$131K since July
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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($5.55M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Aug 17, 2023 • Final
Swimming pool
Remodel an existing pool and add a new spa.
Pool and hot tub
Nov 3, 2022 • Final
Photovoltaic
Install a photovoltaic solar system and energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Pool Information
Pool Type: Pool/Spa
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MERRITT MANOR
Living Sq. Ft: 2,574
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,574
Building Sq. Ft: 2,574
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 257 MERRITT MANOR BOOK 8 PAGE 33 LOT 16
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,300
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Name: LOS ALTOS CITY
Acres: 0.3053
Depth Footage: 133
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: LOS ALTOS CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,574
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 17024021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
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 • 0.8mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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