Discover a rare opportunity to own two homes in the sought-after town of Los Gatos, under $1 million!? Easy commuting & access to top-rated Los Gatos schools, this private & serene location 10 minutes away from the bustling downtown area, offers the best of both worlds. Wake up to breathtaking forest views from your 2.5+ acre lot, w/ room to build your dream workshop. Main house boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & 1,501 square feet of living space, guest house offers a 1 bed, 1 bath, & 1,100 square feet w/ 2 car garage and plenty of guest and RV/Boat parking, tons of storage space, you'll have everything you need. W/ private well, no worries about water bills! Turn these "diamonds in the rough" into your dream home. A little sweat equity, and you'll reap the rewards of your investment. Live in one and rent the other to offset the mortgage payment, make Los Gatos your new home w/ great restaurants, shopping, & outdoor recreation at your fingertips. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
2.67 acresLot Size
$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Travis R. Bertelsen•DRE #01718785• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 408-335-1469
Bought with Kevin Story•DRE #02039576• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81916597
Mar 8, 2023
Sold
$875,000
$324/sq ft
Mar 8, 2023
Sold
$875,000
$324/sq ft
Feb 24, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 10, 2023
Price Changed
$890,000
$330/sq ft
Feb 6, 2023
Price Changed
$925,000
$343/sq ft
Jan 19, 2023
Listed
$999,999
$370/sq ft
Jan 19, 2023
Listed
$890,000
$330/sq ft
Discover a rare opportunity to own two homes in the sought-after town of Los Gatos, under $1 million!? Easy commuting & access to top-rated Los Gatos schools, this private & serene location 10 minutes away from the bustling downtown area, offers the best of both worlds. Wake up to breathtaking forest views from your 2.5+ acre lot, w/room to build your dream workshop. Main house boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & 1,501 square feet of living space, guest house offers a 1 bed, 1 bath, & 1,100 square feet w/2 car garage and plenty of guest and RV/Boat parking, tons of storage space, you'll have everything you need. W/private well, no worries about water bills! Turn these "diamonds in the rough" into your dream home. A little sweat equity, and you'll reap the rewards of your investment. Live in one and rent the other to offset the mortgage payment, make Los Gatos your new home w/great restaurants, shopping, & outdoor recreation at your fingertips. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,854 (+1.4%)
$769,375 + $159,181
$928,556
2024
$10,705 (+357.3%)
$754,290 + $156,060
$910,350
2023
$2,341 (−1.3%)
$739,500 + $153,000
$892,500
2022
$2,372 (+1.0%)
$35,281 + $100,412
$135,693
2021
$2,348 (+1.5%)
$34,590 + $98,444
$133,034
2020
$2,312 (+0.7%)
$33,912 + $96,514
$130,426
2019
$2,295 (+1.1%)
$33,565 + $95,525
$129,090
2018
$2,269 (+0.2%)
$32,907 + $93,652
$126,559
2017
$2,264 (+20.7%)
$31,630 + $90,016
$121,646
2016
$1,875 (+1.3%)
$31,630 + $90,016
$121,646
2015
$1,851 (+1.3%)
$31,010 + $88,251
$119,261
2014
$1,827 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $85,224
$115,171
2012
$1,795 (+2.6%)
$29,812 + $84,839
$114,651
2011
$1,749 (+3.3%)
$29,228 + $83,176
$112,404
2010
$1,693 (+22.3%)
$28,655 + $81,546
$110,201
2009
$1,384 (+4.4%)
$28,441 + $80,937
$109,378
2008
$1,325
$27,950 + $79,540
$107,490
Tax history for 20157 Thompson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,854 (+1.4%)
$769,375 + $159,181
$928,556
2024
$10,705 (+357.3%)
$754,290 + $156,060
$910,350
2023
$2,341 (−1.3%)
$739,500 + $153,000
$892,500
2022
$2,372 (+1.0%)
$35,281 + $100,412
$135,693
2021
$2,348 (+1.5%)
$34,590 + $98,444
$133,034
2020
$2,312 (+0.7%)
$33,912 + $96,514
$130,426
2019
$2,295 (+1.1%)
$33,565 + $95,525
$129,090
2018
$2,269 (+0.2%)
$32,907 + $93,652
$126,559
2017
$2,264 (+20.7%)
$31,630 + $90,016
$121,646
2016
$1,875 (+1.3%)
$31,630 + $90,016
$121,646
2015
$1,851 (+1.3%)
$31,010 + $88,251
$119,261
2014
$1,827 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $85,224
$115,171
2012
$1,795 (+2.6%)
$29,812 + $84,839
$114,651
2011
$1,749 (+3.3%)
$29,228 + $83,176
$112,404
2010
$1,693 (+22.3%)
$28,655 + $81,546
$110,201
2009
$1,384 (+4.4%)
$28,441 + $80,937
$109,378
2008
$1,325
$27,950 + $79,540
$107,490
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
116,268
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
2,700
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
54452039
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2024.
Oct 21, 2025 • Final
Pv - roof mount
Install new energy storage systems.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Oct 21, 2025 • Final
Revision
Add a battery subpanel as a revision to an existing development project.
Battery
Electrical
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
Carport (Minimum): 2
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas)
Guest House
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 1152
Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Free-Standing, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Mountains, River / Stream
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Fire Pit
Building Information
Style: Contemporary
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Post & Pier
Property Features
Communication: Satellite Dish
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,501
Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 697
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Faces: East
Property Primary ID: 689268
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.6691
Lot Description: Grade (Hilly)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: HS
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well (Domestic)
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 1 Bed 1 Bath
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3
School Information
Elementary School District: Lakeside Joint School District
High School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Location Information
Directions: Left on Thompson road off Black road past Lakeside School. Left at first fork (1/2 mile) then property is on right (1/3 mile). Address sign "20157" at driveway and on Carport. Main home is 1st property guest house is next house on rt w/2 car garage.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 54452039
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 13, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Lakeside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Los Gatos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 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
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 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
$1.24M – $1.50M
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