Home | Santa Clara County | Los Gatos | 95030 | 157 Central Ave
MLS: ML82029556 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,400,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2,460 | 7,500 | 1997 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82029556 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| 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 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Pool | Spa/Hot Tub |
| Style | Craftsman, Traditional |
| 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 |
Melinda Doutt
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 01484703
Phone: (408) 391-9331
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| 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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