481 Border Hill Rd is a 5,426 square foot house on a 0.51 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Los Altos data, we estimate the home's value is $7,483,233.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$1,379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$7,483,233
$456K since October
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This home's estimate is 9.7% lower than the average sale price ($8.29M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,815 (+4.4%)
$221,496 + $2,590,361
$2,811,857
2024
$32,377
$217,153 + $2,539,570
$2,756,723
2023
$32,384 (+1.4%)
$212,896 + $2,489,775
$2,702,671
2022
$31,935 (+0.5%)
$208,722 + $2,440,956
$2,649,678
2021
$31,774 (+28.2%)
$204,630 + $2,393,095
$2,597,725
2020
$24,782 (+37.7%)
$200,618 + $2,346,172
$2,546,790
2019
$17,998 (+76.2%)
$198,561 + $1,737,146
$1,935,707
2018
$10,215 (−10.5%)
$194,668 + $1,232,440
$1,427,108
2017
$11,409 (+10.2%)
$187,109 + $689,671
$876,780
2016
$10,355 (+1.3%)
$187,109 + $689,671
$876,780
2015
$10,220 (+1.9%)
$183,441 + $676,149
$859,590
2014
$10,031 (+3.1%)
$177,147 + $652,948
$830,095
2012
$9,728 (+1.3%)
$176,347 + $649,998
$826,345
2011
$9,607 (+0.4%)
$172,890 + $637,253
$810,143
2010
$9,573 (−7.1%)
$169,500 + $624,758
$794,258
2009
$10,305 (+3.4%)
$168,234 + $620,089
$788,323
2008
$9,966
$165,328 + $609,376
$774,704
Tax history for 481 Border Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,815 (+4.4%)
$221,496 + $2,590,361
$2,811,857
2024
$32,377
$217,153 + $2,539,570
$2,756,723
2023
$32,384 (+1.4%)
$212,896 + $2,489,775
$2,702,671
2022
$31,935 (+0.5%)
$208,722 + $2,440,956
$2,649,678
2021
$31,774 (+28.2%)
$204,630 + $2,393,095
$2,597,725
2020
$24,782 (+37.7%)
$200,618 + $2,346,172
$2,546,790
2019
$17,998 (+76.2%)
$198,561 + $1,737,146
$1,935,707
2018
$10,215 (−10.5%)
$194,668 + $1,232,440
$1,427,108
2017
$11,409 (+10.2%)
$187,109 + $689,671
$876,780
2016
$10,355 (+1.3%)
$187,109 + $689,671
$876,780
2015
$10,220 (+1.9%)
$183,441 + $676,149
$859,590
2014
$10,031 (+3.1%)
$177,147 + $652,948
$830,095
2012
$9,728 (+1.3%)
$176,347 + $649,998
$826,345
2011
$9,607 (+0.4%)
$172,890 + $637,253
$810,143
2010
$9,573 (−7.1%)
$169,500 + $624,758
$794,258
2009
$10,305 (+3.4%)
$168,234 + $620,089
$788,323
2008
$9,966
$165,328 + $609,376
$774,704
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 21, 2022 • Final
Pv - roof mount
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building. The project includes the installation of modules, micro-inverters, and an upgrade to the main electrical panel.
Electrical
Electric meter
Solar
Jun 21, 2019 • Final
Construction
Replace the roof on a single-family home. Remove the existing roof and install a new composition roof.
Roofing
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,105
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALE RANCH
Living Sq. Ft: 5,426
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,462
Building Sq. Ft: 5,426
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 698
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,144
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: LOS ALTOS
Acres: 0.5084
Depth Footage: 173
Front Footage: 128
Zoning Code: R1E-2
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: LOS ALTOS
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,426
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 33606035
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Loyola Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$7.11M – $8.61M
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