On the market for the first time in more than 40 years, this property offers an excellent opportunity for renovation or building your custom dream home. Located in the sought-after Varsity Park neighborhood on the edge of Los Altos, the lot is approximately 7,040 sq feet with a vintage ranch home. Cuesta Park is just one-half mile away, downtowns Los Altos and Mountain View are in close proximity, as are acclaimed Los Altos Schools, including Springer Elementary just one block away. Within a 5-mile radius, several major tech centers and campuses contribute to Silicon Valley's innovation hub.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1954
Stories: 1
Living Area: 1,342 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: The Agency
Office Phone: (650) 668-0200
Listing Agent: Pam Blackman
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Cooling: None
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Cross Street: Sladky Ave.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,998,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,489/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $13,493
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $168K more than the Median Sold Price and $331/SqFt more than other homes in Mountain View, CA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81986479
Listing Office:
Office Name: The Agency
Office Phone: (650) 668-0200
Listing Agent: Pam Blackman
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$13,493
$1,049,401
2020
$13,492
$1,038,642
2019
$12,731
$1,018,277
2018
$12,732
$998,312
2017
$1,996
$97,490
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
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Nearby Schools
8
/10
Springer Elementary School
1120 Rose Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.20 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
9
/10
Covington Elementary School
205 Covington Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.69 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
7
/10
Almond Elementary School
550 Almond Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.73 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School
1175 Castro St
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
1120 Covington Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.02 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
8
/10
Bullis Charter
102 W Portola Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.84 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Los Altos High School
201 Almond Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.08 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
Mountain View High School
3535 Truman Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.83 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Alta Vista High School
1325 Bryant Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.00 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $137,687. The majority of Mountain View, CA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1686 Columbia Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1686 Columbia Dr property is $1,998,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1686 Columbia Dr is a house located in Mountain View, California, 94040.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1686 Columbia Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $13,493 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1686 Columbia Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1686 Columbia Dr is 1,342 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1686 Columbia Dr is 1954.
This home is located at 1686 Columbia Dr in Mountain View, CA and zip code 94040 in the Varsity Park neighborhood. This 1,342 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,998,000.
While more than 42 listings in Mountain View, CA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 8 were sold below. In October 2024 in Mountain View, CA there were 12.6% more homes for sale than in September 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 15 days, the median list price was $1,830,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.