When was property at 252 Lyell Street built and last sold?

The property at 252 Lyell Street was built in 1955 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 252 Lyell Street is $3,186,707.

What are some comparable homes to 252 Lyell Street?

There are currently no comparable homes to 252 Lyell Street.

Los Altos

94022

North Los Altos

252 Lyell Street

Sold on Oct 2, 2026

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$4,200,000

● House - Off Market

252 Lyell Street

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,696 Ft²

$15,688

Est. Monthly

About This Property

An exceptional opportunity awaits on nearly one-quarter acre just blocks from the downtown Los Altos Village. The spacious level lot is located at the end of a premier non-through street in highly desirable North Los Altos, less than one-half mile from Village shops and restaurants. A vintage ranch home with 3 bedrooms, office and 2 baths is ready for its next chapter, whether through an extensive remodel or an entirely new vision. The existing home spans approximately 1,696 square feet and includes traditional living spaces, a primary suite, and an attached 2-car garage. Outside, the approximately 9,928-square-foot lot provides an exceptional canvas for creating a new indoor/outdoor lifestyle, with a signature Canary palm tree adding established character to the back yard. Offered in as-is condition, this property presents tremendous potential in a coveted neighborhood with access to excellent Los Altos schools.

Unit Size

1,696 Ft²

Days on Market

17 days

Land Size

0.23 acres

Price per sqft

$1,884

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1955

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Last updated: 2 months ago (MLSListings Inc. #ML82061385)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 2, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Sep 19, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Sep 15, 2026	Listed by Compass	$3,195,000
Listed by Compass

Property Highlights

Garage

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1955

Effective Year Built: 1955
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 58
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 7
Garage Square Area: 483
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 2
Porch Type: 36
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 9,928

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,360
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 730
Total Building Area: 1,696
Gross Building Area: 1,696
Building Area: 1,696
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 1,696
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000228
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 01
Legal Description 1: TRACT 1064 BOOK 41 PAGE 2 LOT 8

Neighborhood

School District Name: Los Altos Elementary School District

Census Tract: 510300

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 51-E4

Subdivision Tract Number: 1064
Parcel: 170-37-016
Lot: 8
Municipality: LOS ALTOS
Latitude: 37.3752
Longitude: -122.108

Address

Full Address: 252 Lyell St

Address - House Number: 252
Address - Street Name: Lyell
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: CA
City Name: Los Altos
Carrier Code: C065
4-Digit Zip Code: 4046
Zip Code: 94022

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $211,268
Tax Rate Code Area: 11-001

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1985

Valuation Date: Mar 06, 2024
Confidence Score: 73
Final Value: 3,043,795
High Value: 3,648,214
Low Value: 2,439,375

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $127,180
Assessed Land Value: $56,599
Assessed Improvements Value: $70,581

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$3,793,000

Sale Price/ft²

$1,862

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1906 ft²

Average Home Age

21 years

Currently For Sale

18 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Kathy Bridgman, Compass
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: CRMLS, MLS# ML82061385

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252 Lyell Street

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About North Los Altos

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