Price Reduction! custom Los Altos home, built in 2003. Tall ceilings, lg windows, & skylights, provide natural light. Thru majestic entry & French doors, is a fam room with expansive windows & built-in bookshelves. Down the hall, is access to bedrooms & en-suite baths. Primary bedroom has French doors, lg, walk-in closet & beautiful bath. Dn the hall, is an open concept living space w/ kitchen & dining. Fireplace, w/ floor-to-ceiling stone facing, anchors one end of room & well-lit kitchen anchors other end, counter tops r granite, high-end appliances r stainless steel. Lovely fenced backyard; borders Half Creek. Majestic trees provide shade & canopy. Natural plantings & multi-zone irrigation system. Lower level is designed as a separate living area with a lg bedroom & bath, as well as a family room. Wine storage room holds up to 1,000 bottles. Washer/dryer are in utility room. Close to 280, 101, Stanford Med. Top-rated public schools & ++ choices for shopping, restaurants & groceries.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$1,591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ginna Lazar•DRE #01202746• Lazar Homes
Contact: 650-302-6666
Bought with Edward Wang•DRE #02094042• Goodview Financial & Real Estate
Magnificent custom built home in family friendly neighborhood. Grand entrance, soaring ceilings, and lots of natural light throughout this 4 bed, 4 1/2 bath home. Open concept living space with entertainer's kitchen. Large basement includes built-in wine room, which holds over 1000 bottles. The beautifully landscaped backyard has a creek side setting. Solar is leased and buyer to assume the lease.
Public Records
May 24, 2000
Sold
$1,227,000
$313/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80017923
May 24, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2000
Sold
$1,227,000
$313/sq ft
May 4, 2000
Listed
$998,000
$255/sq ft
NO SHOW TIL TOUR FRIDAY 5/5 - LOCK BOX WILL NOT BE OUT TILL AFTER TOUR DATE. OPEN SAT. & SUN. - OFFERS WED. 5/10.- DISCL. PKTS NOT READY TILL 5/8, CALL 1ST. CHARMING RANCH STYLE HOME ON QUIET TREE-LINED STREET. PRIVATE & LARGE BACKYARD
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$62,544 (+3.4%)
$4,457,073 + $902,026
$5,359,099
2024
$60,475 (+29.3%)
$4,369,680 + $884,340
$5,254,020
2023
$46,777 (+0.4%)
$4,284,000 + $867,000
$5,151,000
2022
$46,601
$2,003,042 + $1,914,670
$3,917,712
2021
$46,628 (−0.8%)
$1,963,767 + $1,877,128
$3,840,895
2020
$47,012 (+4.8%)
$1,925,262 + $1,840,322
$3,765,584
2019
$44,860 (+1.8%)
$1,905,521 + $1,821,452
$3,726,973
2018
$44,056 (+3.8%)
$1,868,158 + $1,785,738
$3,653,896
2017
$42,428 (+2.4%)
$1,795,616 + $1,716,397
$3,512,013
2016
$41,414 (+1.9%)
$1,795,616 + $1,716,397
$3,512,013
2015
$40,622 (+11.2%)
$1,760,408 + $1,682,743
$3,443,151
2014
$36,534 (+15.2%)
$1,379,180 + $1,619,650
$2,998,830
2012
$31,702 (−3.7%)
$1,372,947 + $1,612,331
$2,985,278
2011
$32,907 (+4.3%)
$1,198,500 + $1,407,500
$2,606,000
2010
$31,563
$1,228,000 + $1,442,000
$2,670,000
2009
$31,544 (+6.6%)
$1,309,773 + $1,234,228
$2,544,001
2008
$29,593
$1,287,143 + $1,212,903
$2,500,046
Tax history for 878 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$62,544 (+3.4%)
$4,457,073 + $902,026
$5,359,099
2024
$60,475 (+29.3%)
$4,369,680 + $884,340
$5,254,020
2023
$46,777 (+0.4%)
$4,284,000 + $867,000
$5,151,000
2022
$46,601
$2,003,042 + $1,914,670
$3,917,712
2021
$46,628 (−0.8%)
$1,963,767 + $1,877,128
$3,840,895
2020
$47,012 (+4.8%)
$1,925,262 + $1,840,322
$3,765,584
2019
$44,860 (+1.8%)
$1,905,521 + $1,821,452
$3,726,973
2018
$44,056 (+3.8%)
$1,868,158 + $1,785,738
$3,653,896
2017
$42,428 (+2.4%)
$1,795,616 + $1,716,397
$3,512,013
2016
$41,414 (+1.9%)
$1,795,616 + $1,716,397
$3,512,013
2015
$40,622 (+11.2%)
$1,760,408 + $1,682,743
$3,443,151
2014
$36,534 (+15.2%)
$1,379,180 + $1,619,650
$2,998,830
2012
$31,702 (−3.7%)
$1,372,947 + $1,612,331
$2,985,278
2011
$32,907 (+4.3%)
$1,198,500 + $1,407,500
$2,606,000
2010
$31,563
$1,228,000 + $1,442,000
$2,670,000
2009
$31,544 (+6.6%)
$1,309,773 + $1,234,228
$2,544,001
2008
$29,593
$1,287,143 + $1,212,903
$2,500,046
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14,006
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
3,920
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
18942018
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Apr 20, 2024.
Oct 17, 2016 • Final
Residential plumbing
Work on a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Oct 26, 2015 • Final
Residential alterations
Work on a hall bathroom.
Bathroom
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
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Amenities: Vacuum (Central), High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Video/Audio System, Walk-In Closet
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,920
Security Features: Security Alarm
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 285235
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.3215
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R110
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Solar Power
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
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: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,920
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18942018
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 20, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Springer Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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