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listing_id: ML82029556
status: Closed
price: 3400000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2460
sqft_lot: 7500
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1997
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "157 Central Ave"
city: Los Gatos
state: CA
zip: 95030
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.214476
lng: -121.977402
days_on_market: 128
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Melinda Doutt"
list_office: "Intero Real Estate Services"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 391-9331"
list_agent_license: 01484703
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Los Gatos | 95030 | 157 Central Ave

157 Central Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

MLS: ML82029556 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,400,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,460 7,500 1997

Remarks

Welcome to a truly magical home in the heart of Los Gatos, where custom shingle-style architecture meets modern luxury, offering spectacular canyon, hill, and city views. This stunning 2,460-square-foot residence features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a spacious, light-filled, open-concept floor plan. The chef's kitchen is a dream with custom cherrywood cabinets, granite countertops, a gas cooktop, and an island with a breakfast bar. It flows into the living and dining areas, which are highlighted by soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and two fireplaces. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a private balcony, walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with a jetted tub. A convenient bedroom and full bath on the first floor, a bonus room, and an upper-floor laundry area add to the home's functional design. Enjoy comfort and efficiency with central heating and AC, double-pane windows, motorized skylights, and an owned solar power system with Tesla battery backups. The oversized two-car garage provides extra storage and an outdoor hot tub offers a perfect place to unwind while enjoying the peaceful canyon views. Located in the acclaimed Los Gatos School District, this home is just minutes from downtown shops, dining, parks, trails and major freeways.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82029556
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile
Laundry Upper Floor
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Spa/Hot Tub
Style Craftsman, Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Los Gatos Union Elementary
High School District Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning HR110

Contact Information

Melinda Doutt
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 01484703
Phone: (408) 391-9331

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Los Gatos High School public 9-12 0.55 mi 10
Louise Van Meter Elementary School public K-5 1.26 mi 10
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School public 6-8 1.45 mi 9
Blossom Hill Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 10
Daves Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 10
Lexington Elementary School public K-5 2.48 mi 8
Alta Vista Elementary School public K-5 2.63 mi 10
Lakeside Elementary School public K-5 2.71 mi 9
Carlton Elementary School public K-5 2.87 mi 9
Union Middle School public 6-8 3.06 mi 10
Leigh High School public 9-12 3.66 mi 10
Noddin Elementary School public K-5 3.79 mi 9
Westmont High School public 9-12 3.93 mi 9
Redwood Middle School public 6-8 4.10 mi 9
Saratoga Special Services Preschool public UG 4.12 mi N/A
Saratoga Elementary School public K-5 4.17 mi 9
Oster Elementary School public K-5 4.26 mi 10
Guadalupe Elementary School public K-5 4.51 mi 8
Saratoga High School public 9-12 4.57 mi 10
Dartmouth Middle School public 6-8 4.57 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Melinda Doutt, (408) 391-9331.