274 Merritt Rd is a 3,044 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 28, 1991 for $570,000. Based on Redfin's Los Altos data, we estimate the home's value is $5,878,155.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,931Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$5,878,155
$5.3M since sold in June 1991$273K since July
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This home's estimate is 9.9% lower than the average sale price ($6.53M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Encroachment
Replace a crossarm and bus, and trim the guy wire for utility maintenance.
Electrical
Jul 26, 2024 • Final
Residential alterations
Remodel a master bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
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: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MERRITT MANOR
Living Sq. Ft: 3,044
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,450
Building Sq. Ft: 3,044
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 257 MERRITT MANOR BOOK 8 PAGE 33 LOT 26
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 427
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,300
Legal Lot Number: 26
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: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 17024034
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Almond Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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