CLASSIC AND TIMELESS, WITH INSPIRATION FROM THE HAMPTONS, this custom built home offers impressive curb appeal and picture-perfect interiors on an oversized lot in a coveted location. Elegant public rooms are beautifully rendered with refined millwork, gorgeous hardwood floors, high ceilings and focal point fireplaces, while the lower level offers a wonderful area for recreation and media. There are 5 spacious bedrooms perfectly arranged including a main-level suite and private office plus an upstairs primary suite and 3 bedrooms. Vast outdoor spaces invite the quintessential California lifestyle with a soccer-worthy lawn and expansive bluestone terrace. All of this in close proximity to the Village and with access to excellent Los Altos Schools. Don't miss the opportunity to be the next owner of this incredible home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$1,589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ryan Gowdy•DRE #01322889• Compass
Contact: 408-309-8660
Bought with Michelle Jaeger•DRE #01235266• Compass
OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS! REMODEL OR CREATE YOUR OWN HM ON +/- 17,500 SF LOT W/ POOL FORMAL LR W/ FIREPLACE; LG SEP FR W/ FIREPLCE; BLDT-IN CABINETS; INDOOR LAUNDRY RM. SPACIOUS KITCHEN W/ SKYLIGHT, HARDWOOD FLOORS; WET BAR; BREAKFRONT. LA SCHOOLS.
Public Records
Dec 8, 1997
Sold
$123,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 1990
Sold
$670,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$104,693 (+3.3%)
$5,303,917 + $3,953,812
$9,257,729
2024
$101,382 (+1.5%)
$5,199,919 + $3,714,228
$8,914,147
2023
$99,870 (+153.9%)
$5,097,960 + $3,641,400
$8,739,360
2022
$39,333 (−0.7%)
$4,998,000 + $3,570,000
$8,568,000
2021
$39,616 (−0.6%)
$1,781,451 + $1,473,762
$3,255,213
2020
$39,848 (+4.3%)
$1,746,521 + $1,444,865
$3,191,386
2019
$38,202 (+2.2%)
$1,728,613 + $1,430,050
$3,158,663
2018
$37,367 (+3.9%)
$1,694,719 + $1,402,010
$3,096,729
2017
$35,970 (+2.4%)
$1,628,912 + $1,347,569
$2,976,481
2016
$35,129 (+1.0%)
$1,628,912 + $1,347,569
$2,976,481
2015
$34,788 (+1.3%)
$1,596,973 + $1,321,147
$2,918,120
2014
$34,357
$1,542,173 + $1,275,813
$2,817,986
2012
$34,345 (+3.2%)
$1,535,204 + $1,270,047
$2,805,251
2011
$33,267 (+9.0%)
$1,505,102 + $1,245,145
$2,750,247
2010
$30,527 (−7.0%)
$1,475,591 + $1,220,731
$2,696,322
2009
$32,813 (+5.3%)
$1,327,700 + $1,098,300
$2,426,000
2008
$31,165
$1,439,258 + $1,190,674
$2,629,932
Tax history for 798 Arroyo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$104,693 (+3.3%)
$5,303,917 + $3,953,812
$9,257,729
2024
$101,382 (+1.5%)
$5,199,919 + $3,714,228
$8,914,147
2023
$99,870 (+153.9%)
$5,097,960 + $3,641,400
$8,739,360
2022
$39,333 (−0.7%)
$4,998,000 + $3,570,000
$8,568,000
2021
$39,616 (−0.6%)
$1,781,451 + $1,473,762
$3,255,213
2020
$39,848 (+4.3%)
$1,746,521 + $1,444,865
$3,191,386
2019
$38,202 (+2.2%)
$1,728,613 + $1,430,050
$3,158,663
2018
$37,367 (+3.9%)
$1,694,719 + $1,402,010
$3,096,729
2017
$35,970 (+2.4%)
$1,628,912 + $1,347,569
$2,976,481
2016
$35,129 (+1.0%)
$1,628,912 + $1,347,569
$2,976,481
2015
$34,788 (+1.3%)
$1,596,973 + $1,321,147
$2,918,120
2014
$34,357
$1,542,173 + $1,275,813
$2,817,986
2012
$34,345 (+3.2%)
$1,535,204 + $1,270,047
$2,805,251
2011
$33,267 (+9.0%)
$1,505,102 + $1,245,145
$2,750,247
2010
$30,527 (−7.0%)
$1,475,591 + $1,220,731
$2,696,322
2009
$32,813 (+5.3%)
$1,327,700 + $1,098,300
$2,426,000
2008
$31,165
$1,439,258 + $1,190,674
$2,629,932
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
4,557
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
18929012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Dec 1, 2026 • Active
Residential alterations
Construct a new trellis, outdoor kitchen, and fireplace. Perform associated landscaping work.
Remodel
Sep 26, 2026 • Active
Swimming pool
Construct a new in-ground gunite swimming pool with a spa and an automatic cover.
Pool and hot tub
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Gas-Burning, In Living Room, In Other Location, In Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces (Minimum): 4
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Heating (2+ Zones)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 5,134
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 222066
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.3995
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R110
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
School Information
Elementary School: Springer Elementary
Elementary School District: Los Altos Elementary
Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
High School: Los Altos High
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,557
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18929012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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 • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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