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$5,750,000

Est. $38,863/mo —

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1,492

sq ft

740 Arroyo Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024

About this home

Exceptional opportunity to build a new home or renovate the existing home. Level, perfectly rectangular rare lot of approximately 0.4 acre (17,500 sf) is in a prime location less than 1.5 miles from the Village. The expansive parcel provides an outstanding setting for creating a dream home but is also move-in ready with crisp white interiors and hardwood or wood-look floors. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and a traditional living room with fireplace and formal dining area, each opening to the rear yard through sliding glass doors. The home also has a primary bedroom suite, kitchen with full complement of appliances, vintage appointed baths, and an attached 2-car garage with laundry. The deep rear yard features a pool, generous lawn and hardscape areas, and mature perimeter trees. Excellent Los Altos schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$3,854Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Scott Dancer •DRE #00868362 • Compass

Listing updated: Oct 21, 2026 at 08:54pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML82065109

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$38,863 per month

Principal and interest$31,771

Property taxes

$5,990

HOA dues

Home insurance

$1,102

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Springer Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Los Altos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Central Los

Altos

Central Los Altos, located between El Camino Real and Foothill Expressway, is a walkable and residential Los Altos neighborhood with a village-style downtown and tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street at State Street, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and coffee counters set a polished, low-key pace. Los Altos History Museum, Los Altos Stage Company, and Linden Tree Books act as cultural anchors with a distinctly local feel. Streets near downtown feature mid-century ranch homes and updated California contemporaries behind mature landscaping. Redwood Grove Nature Preserve adds a shaded, creekside pause near the civic campus. Farmers’ market mornings and evening dining keep the center active without feeling loud.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

740 Arroyo Rd · $5,750,000

Strong offer

$6.22M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $6.22M+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 14 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% above list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Dining area
Wood-burning fireplace

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Solid surface/Corian countertops
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage

Heating & cooling
Central forced-air gas heating

Sale and tax history for 740 Arroyo Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82065109

Oct 19, 2026

Listed

$5,750,000

$3,854/sq ft

+12

Public Records

Jun 6, 1974

Sold

$59,000

$40/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,774 (+5.0%)

$62,412 + $89,987

$152,399

2024

$2,643 (−0.6%)

$61,189 + $88,223

$149,412

2023

$2,659 (+3.0%)

$59,990 + $86,494

$146,484

2022

$2,581 (+13.7%)

$58,814 + $84,799

$143,613

2021

$2,270 (+4.3%)

$57,661 + $83,137

$140,798

2020

$2,175 (−13.6%)

$56,531 + $81,507

$138,038

2019

$2,517 (+22.4%)

$55,952 + $80,672

$136,624

2018

$2,056 (−2.2%)

$54,855 + $79,091

$133,946

2017

$2,102 (−5.2%)

$52,726 + $76,021

$128,747

2016

$2,218 (+9.4%)

$52,726 + $76,021

$128,747

2015

$2,027 (+4.1%)

$51,693 + $74,531

$126,224

2014

$1,947 (+10.2%)

$49,920 + $71,974

$121,894

2012

$1,766 (+0.3%)

$49,695 + $71,649

$121,344

2011

$1,761 (−7.0%)

$48,721 + $70,245

$118,966

2010

$1,892 (+2.1%)

$47,766 + $68,868

$116,634

2009

$1,854 (−4.8%)

$47,410 + $68,354

$115,764

2008

$1,947

$46,592 + $67,174

$113,766

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1950

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,492

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,492

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

18929005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.

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

7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 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

Los Altos, CA • 94024

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Los Altos. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.8 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 740 Arroyo Rd

$5,768,589

$19K over list price of $5.75M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.9M to $5.8M.

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Rental earnings

Est. $5,796 per month, based on comparable rentals

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