This stunning Craftsman-style family home has been fully renovated to very high standards and features a gourmet kitchen, expansive master suite and stunning views from multiple living areas and balconies throughout. The newly finished lower level includes a sizable wine room and plenty of space for entertainment. A relaxing saltwater pool overlooking the San Francisco Bay Area sits beside a 1,100 +/- SqFt secluded pool house featuring its own kitchen and bathroom. Two separate guest cottages provide private spaces for guests or a separate home office, sitting within the newly landscaped estate with majestic redwoods and beautiful oak trees throughout. At just 1 mile from town, this lovely gated estate is the perfect place to get away from it all yet still have easy access to luxury shopping and restaurants, award-winning Los Gatos schools and other amenities that downtown Los Gatos has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
3.59 acresLot Size
$926Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ian Batra•DRE #01908801• Real Estate Experts ERA Powered
Contact: 408-417-0776
Bought with Nevis Nevis and Ardizzone•DRE #70010073• Compass
Bought with Piyawan Rungsuk•DRE #01958374• Keller Williams Thrive
Elegant New England-style estate perfectly situated takes in expansive city light & valley views. Private 3.43 ac. offers an escape to recreation & relaxation, yet it is only minutes to downtown Los Gatos. Exquisite craftsmanship & exceptional amenities. Light-filled floor plan featuring spacious rooms, large picture windows, hardwood floors, custom millwork & high ceilings. Gourmet kitchen, gorgeous Master Suite, wine cellar, game room, bonus room, office, pool house w/ grill, kitchenette & full bath + 2 guest cottages. A total of 4 individual structures. Cottages feature 1 bedroom each & both w/ full baths & kitchens. The grounds are a blend of developed landscape for entertaining & natural beauty w/ majestic trees, tiered gardens, lawns & huge sports turf. Entertain on a grand scale or simply enjoy tranquility. Unwind by the pool or from the sprawling patios, play games on the turf field or sport court, & BBQ for family & friends! Close to schools, shopping, dining & freeways.
MLSListings #ML81210912
Aug 9, 2012
Sold
$3,100,000
$446/sq ft
Jul 29, 2012
Pending
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Jun 18, 2012
Price Changed
$3,349,000
$482/sq ft
Mar 23, 2012
Listed
$3,499,000
$504/sq ft
+20
Magnificent New England-style estate on 3.43 acres * spectacular city light/valley views * Privacy/seclusion yet just minutes to Downtown * Elegantly remodeled main residence features handpicked materials/exquisite finishes/flowing interior spaces bathed in sunlight * pool w/ pool house, 2 guest houses * Picturesque grounds offer perfect mix of manicured landscaping/natural beauty/usable land * Los Gatos schls
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$56,449 (+3.8%)
$3,312,241 + $1,656,120
$4,968,361
2024
$54,372 (+1.7%)
$3,247,296 + $1,623,648
$4,870,944
2023
$53,488 (+0.7%)
$3,183,624 + $1,591,812
$4,775,436
2022
$53,126 (+13.5%)
$3,121,200 + $1,560,600
$4,681,800
2021
$46,826 (+1.7%)
$3,060,000 + $1,530,000
$4,590,000
2020
$46,045 (+1.3%)
$2,988,644 + $1,030,567
$4,019,211
2019
$45,467 (+15.3%)
$2,958,000 + $1,020,000
$3,978,000
2018
$39,447
$2,900,000 + $1,000,000
$3,900,000
2017
$39,413 (+2.5%)
$1,697,664 + $1,591,560
$3,289,224
2016
$38,465 (+0.4%)
$1,697,664 + $1,591,560
$3,289,224
2015
$38,308 (+1.4%)
$1,664,377 + $1,560,353
$3,224,730
2014
$37,792 (+95.4%)
$1,607,264 + $1,506,810
$3,114,074
2012
$19,337 (+3.1%)
$1,600,000 + $1,500,000
$3,100,000
2011
$18,750
$465,189 + $1,103,062
$1,568,251
2010
$18,732 (+2.6%)
$456,068 + $1,081,434
$1,537,502
2009
$18,252 (+4.5%)
$452,660 + $1,073,352
$1,526,012
2008
$17,465
$444,840 + $1,054,806
$1,499,646
Tax history for 17915 Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$56,449 (+3.8%)
$3,312,241 + $1,656,120
$4,968,361
2024
$54,372 (+1.7%)
$3,247,296 + $1,623,648
$4,870,944
2023
$53,488 (+0.7%)
$3,183,624 + $1,591,812
$4,775,436
2022
$53,126 (+13.5%)
$3,121,200 + $1,560,600
$4,681,800
2021
$46,826 (+1.7%)
$3,060,000 + $1,530,000
$4,590,000
2020
$46,045 (+1.3%)
$2,988,644 + $1,030,567
$4,019,211
2019
$45,467 (+15.3%)
$2,958,000 + $1,020,000
$3,978,000
2018
$39,447
$2,900,000 + $1,000,000
$3,900,000
2017
$39,413 (+2.5%)
$1,697,664 + $1,591,560
$3,289,224
2016
$38,465 (+0.4%)
$1,697,664 + $1,591,560
$3,289,224
2015
$38,308 (+1.4%)
$1,664,377 + $1,560,353
$3,224,730
2014
$37,792 (+95.4%)
$1,607,264 + $1,506,810
$3,114,074
2012
$19,337 (+3.1%)
$1,600,000 + $1,500,000
$3,100,000
2011
$18,750
$465,189 + $1,103,062
$1,568,251
2010
$18,732 (+2.6%)
$456,068 + $1,081,434
$1,537,502
2009
$18,252 (+4.5%)
$452,660 + $1,073,352
$1,526,012
2008
$17,465
$444,840 + $1,054,806
$1,499,646
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.43 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
3,578
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
53703078
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
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