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listing_id: SF425034555
status: Closed
price: 2530000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1200
sqft_lot: 7500
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1920
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "125 Lyell St"
city: Los Altos
state: CA
zip: 94022
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.3756657
lng: -122.1113861
days_on_market: 377
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Cheryl Maloney"
list_office: "Vanguard Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 309-2722"
list_agent_license: 01966668
mls_source: RESFAR
modified: 2025-12-05
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Los Altos | 94022 | 125 Lyell St

125 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022

MLS: SF425034555 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,530,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,200 7,500 1920

Remarks

First time on the market in over 50 years! Step into timeless charm with this lovingly maintained historic Craftsman home, nestled behind a vibrant garden bursting with blooms and lush greenery. Framed by mature trees and a quaint wooden fence, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom gem blends vintage character with cozy comfort. Inside, you'll find original wood plank floors, a warm living room centered around a rustic wood-burning stove, and a delightful kitchen featuring a classic Wedgewood stove and original built-in cabinetry. Period details like lath and plaster walls and a charming clawfoot tub add to the authentic appeal. Enjoy it as is or bring your contractor and reimagine the home.The expansive backyard is a true retreat, with three unique outbuildings: a guest-ready cottage complete with a kitchenette and bath, a workshop, and a whimsical playhouse nestled among the greenery. This is more than a house it's a storybook setting waiting for its next chapter. Preemptive offer already in hand, a must see before it's gone.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SF425034555
MLS Source San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower(s) over Tub(s)
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Other, Skylight(s)
Appliances Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Other
Flooring Wood
Laundry Laundry Area
Heating Stove - Wood

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Other, Tandem Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Cheryl Maloney Robert Gibson
Vanguard Properties Vanguard Properties
License #: 01966668 License #: 02075156
Phone: (415) 309-2722 Phone: (415) 722-6776

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
LASD Preschool public UG 0.35 mi N/A
Covington Elementary School public K-6 0.38 mi 9
Los Altos High School public 9-12 0.69 mi 10
Almond Elementary School public K-6 0.83 mi 10
Springer Elementary School public K-6 0.93 mi 10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School public K-6 1.13 mi 10
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.38 mi 10
Loyola Elementary School public K-6 1.45 mi 10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.48 mi 9
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School public 6-8 1.51 mi 8
MVWSD Preschool public UG 1.57 mi N/A
Benjamin Bubb Elementary School public K-5 1.62 mi 10
Mariano Castro Elementary School public K-5 1.64 mi 1
Gabriela Mistral Elementary public K-5 1.65 mi 7
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School public 7-8 1.76 mi 9
Amy Imai Elementary public K-5 1.99 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 2.08 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 2.15 mi 10
Edith Landels Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 8
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 6

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of December 05, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Cheryl Maloney, (415) 309-2722.