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$3,200,000
● House - Off Market

491 Bird Avenue

Los Gatos, CA 95032
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
1,996 Ft²
$14,117
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Fantastic family home in extremely close proximity to Downtown Los Gatos. Enter the home into a welcoming foyer with soaring 16 ft ceiling. The living room lights up with wonderful natural light from the picture glass window and is open to the dining area. The kitchen features beautiful White Quartz Countertops, double ovens a nice prep island and has a convenient side door to the gated driveway. The incredibly spacious family room, that can also be utilized as a 4th bedroom, has direct access a full bathroom as well as to the backyard featuring a large deck for outdoor entertaining with a stone mantel gas fireplace. Oversized primary bedroom with soaring vaulted ceilings, a large custom walk-in closet and a beautiful remodeled bathroom with dual vanities and a glass enclosed shower. Two large upstairs bedrooms with great closet organizers. Hardwood flooring throughout. Separate bonus room on the backside of the garage, is perfect for an office. Front yard is highlighted by a stylish stone entryway and stacked rock wall. Immaculate low maintenance freshly landscaped front and back yards. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Super close to all that Downtown Los Gatos has to offer! Easy access to the Los Gatos Creek trail via the new ramp. Top rated Los Gatos school district.
Unit Size
1,996 Ft²
Days on Market
39 days
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$1,440
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1956

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Last updated: 8 months ago (MLSListings Inc. #ML82033252)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 13, 2026 Sold
Sold
Feb 13, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Feb 2, 2026 Listed by KW Bay Area Estates $2,875,000
Listed by KW Bay Area Estates
Aug 18, 2016 Sold
Sold
Jun 17, 2016 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $1,880,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
***NEW PRICE! EXPANDED AND REBUILT 1996 & 2013. SHOWS LIKE A NEW HOUSE! LOCATED JUST BLOCKS TO DOWNTOWN. RECENTLY UPDATED; ELEGANT NEW ENTRY, WINDOWS & DOORS. EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM DROUGHT RESISTANT LANDSCAPING "SUNSET MAGAZINE STYLE!" LED LIGHTING. AN ENTERTAINERS HAVEN, WITH ARBORS AND DECKING, DRAMATIC STONE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. ONCE INSIDE ENJOY HIGH CEILINGS & HARDWOOD FLOORS. LIGHT AND BRIGHT OPEN SPACES~ FORMAL ENTRY OPEN STAIRCASE, LIVING, DINING ROOM. GOURMET KITCHEN. GRANITE, STAINLESS APPLIANCES & ISLAND. SEPERATE PANTRY/LAUNDRY ROOM. DOWNSTAIRS 4TH B/R IS BEING USED AS FAMILY ROOM, OFFICE & EASY ACCESS TO BACK YARD. OVERSIZED MASTER SUITE, VAULTED CEILINGS, LG. WALK-IN CLOSET & MASTER BATH. TWO ADD'TL BEDROOMS & A FULL BATH RECENTLY ADDED BEHIIND THE GARAGE; FINISHED 10' X 14' GAME ROOM, / OFFICE ,(NOT IN SQ FT). BUILT WITH A WALL OF GLASS THAT OPENS TO ALL THE BEST VIEWS OF THE NEW BACK YARD OASIS. A QUIET TREE-LINED STREET, ESTEEMED SCHOOLS; DAVES, FISHER , L.G HIGH SCHOOL

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
With View
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Effective Year Built: 1990
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • 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: 418
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 8
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,250
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,100
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 470
  • Total Building Area: 1,996
  • Gross Building Area: 726
  • Building Area: 1,996
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 7
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,996
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: HANNAH SACKETT TWIN OAKS
  • Land Acres: 0000000121
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 01
  • Legal Description 1: BLK 3 LOT 19

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Los Gatos Union Elementary School District
  • Census Tract: 507100

Zoning

  • Zoning: R18

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 70-E4
  • Parcel: 529-06-047
  • Block: 3
  • Lot: 19
  • Municipality: LOS GATOS
  • Latitude: 37.2291
  • Longitude: -121.977

    Address

  • Full Address: 491 Bird Ave
  • Address - House Number: 491
  • Address - Street Name: Bird
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Los Gatos
  • Carrier Code: C018
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 7327
  • Zip Code: 95032

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,281,206
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 03-191

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2187
  • Valuation Date: Jul 26, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 70
  • Final Value: 2,645,919
  • High Value: 3,224,618
  • Low Value: 2,067,220

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,929,842
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,543,876
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $385,966

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 04, 2016
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 18, 2016
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 23403554
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 19, 2004
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 01, 2004
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,140,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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When was property at 491 Bird Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 491 Bird Avenue was built in 1956 and last sold on Aug 4, 2016 for $1,730,000.
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