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listing_id: ML82023251
status: Closed
price: 3500000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1964
sqft_lot: 21600
lot_acres: 0.495
year_built: 1946
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "296 La Cuesta Dr"
city: Los Altos
state: CA
zip: 94024
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.36372
lng: -122.108361
days_on_market: 227
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Mark Richardson"
list_office: "Encinal Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 368-8320"
list_agent_license: 01372356
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Los Altos | 94024 | 296 La Cuesta Dr

296 La Cuesta Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024

MLS: ML82023251 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,500,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,964 0.495 1946

Remarks

Top of the hill with mountain and canyon views! Mostly original home cared for by longtime owner is ready for its new chapter. Huge lot on a corner with beautiful views, a magnificent stone pine and lots of mature landscaping. Home faces La Cuesta, borders Quinnhill and enormous lot travels down towards the canyon. Three bedroom, two bath single story home on upper portion of lot. Vintage home with hardwood floors, pantry, forced air heat and AC. Great access under the home, lots of storage. Great opportunity to build your dream home in fantastic, close-in location minutes to downtown. Top rated Los Altos schools!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82023251
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Hookups - Ice Maker, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tar/Gravel
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Los Altos Elementary
High School District Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Zoning R1E-2

Contact Information

Mark Richardson
Encinal Real Estate
License #: 01372356
Phone: (408) 368-8320

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Covington Elementary School public K-6 0.54 mi 9
LASD Preschool public UG 0.55 mi N/A
Loyola Elementary School public K-6 0.88 mi 10
Springer Elementary School public K-6 0.94 mi 10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School public 7-8 1.40 mi 9
Almond Elementary School public K-6 1.49 mi 10
Los Altos High School public 9-12 1.51 mi 10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School public K-6 1.74 mi 10
Benjamin Bubb Elementary School public K-5 1.75 mi 10
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School public 6-8 1.80 mi 8
Amy Imai Elementary public K-5 1.97 mi 10
Montclaire Elementary School public K-5 2.02 mi 9
Oak Avenue Elementary School public K-6 2.09 mi 10
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 2.20 mi 10
MVWSD Preschool public UG 2.23 mi N/A
Mountain View High School public 9-12 2.23 mi 10
Mariano Castro Elementary School public K-5 2.28 mi 1
Gabriela Mistral Elementary public K-5 2.31 mi 7
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 2.32 mi 9
Alta Vista High School public 9-12 2.46 mi 4

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mark Richardson, (408) 368-8320.