255 Lyell St

4,143 Sq. Ft.
$1,207 / Sq. Ft.
4,143
Sq. Ft.
$1,207
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this elegant four-bedroom plus office/au pair home, a short walk from charming Downtown Los Altos. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this spacious residence is impeccably crafted and no detail has been overlooked. The homes classic Arts and Crafts design features custom stonework, leaded beveled glass windows, and a natural slate roof. From the brick herringbone front porch to the family-oriented backyard, this stunning home exudes warmth, class, and style. Ground floor bedroom with...Welcome to this elegant four-bedroom plus office/au pair home, a short walk from charming Downtown Los Altos. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this spacious residence is impeccably crafted and no detail has been overlooked. The homes classic Arts and Crafts design features custom stonework, leaded beveled glass windows, and a natural slate roof. From the brick herringbone front porch to the family-oriented backyard, this stunning home exudes warmth, class, and style. Ground floor bedroom with fireplace and french doors to the side yard. Oversized master suite with walk-in closet and timeless master bathroom. Theater room or playroom with a retractable movie screen. Jetted lap pool can be used for exercise or just cooling off on a hot day. Low-maintenance turf lawn in the backyard for year-round outdoor play and modern firepit to warm up after a swim or roast marshmallows for smores. Too many features to list, you must see to believe this truly beautiful home.
  1. Listed by Elizabeth Thompson • DRE #01382997 • Brokerage DRE #02101181 • Sereno Group • 650-823-8904

Property Details for 255 Lyell Street

MLS City Name
LOS ALTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
San Antonio
LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2019 01:53 PM

Property Details for 255 Lyell Street

StatusSold
MLS #ML81765261
Days on Compass8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built2000
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,448 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sereno Group, Elizabeth Thompson, DRE #01382997

Sold By Compass, Erika Ameri, DRE #01727613

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Building Information for 255 Lyell Street

Stories2Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,448 SF

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Property Information for 255 Lyell Street

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Media / Home Theater, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Built-in Vacuum, High Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Living SqFt: 4143
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Pool - Cover, Pool - Sport
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: North Los Altos
  • Roof: Slate
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • TIC Agreement: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 255
  • Street Name: Lyell
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 211
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 4143
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 19
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 170-27-044
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: LOS ALTOS
  • City Postal ID: 28
  • Postal Code: 94022
  • Elementary School: 130
  • Elementary School District: 460
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .24
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 255 Lyell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81765261

$5,000,000
Sep 13, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81765261

$5,000,000
Aug 29, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #652769646

$5,000,000

+10.3% / yr

Aug 28, 2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81765261

Aug 28, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81765261

Aug 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81765261

$4,999,800
Aug 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81765261

$4,999,800
Nov 22, 2011

Sold

EBRD #ML81043534

$2,325,000
Nov 22, 2011

Sold

RESFAR #81043534

$2,325,000
Nov 22, 2011

Sold

MLSListings #ML81043534

$2,325,000
Nov 9, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #319428651

$2,325,000
Oct 30, 2011

Pending

MLSListings #ML81043534

Oct 30, 2011

Pending

RESFAR #81043534

Oct 30, 2011

Pending

EBRD #ML81043534

Sep 2, 2010

Price Change

RESFAR #81043534

$3,275,000
Sep 2, 2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81043534

$2,595,000
Sep 2, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81043534

$3,275,000
Sep 2, 2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81043534

$3,275,000
Jul 8, 2010

Expired

EBRD #ML81000676

Jul 7, 2010

Expired

MLSListings #ML81000676

$3,350,000
Jul 7, 2010

Expired

RESFAR #81000676

Jan 7, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81000676

$3,350,000
Jan 7, 2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81000676

$3,350,000
Jan 7, 2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81000676

$3,350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81765261

$5,000,000
09/13/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81765261

$5,000,000
08/29/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #652769646

$5,000,000

+10.3% / yr

08/28/2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81765261

08/28/2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81765261

08/20/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81765261

$4,999,800
08/20/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81765261

$4,999,800
11/22/2011

Sold

EBRD #ML81043534

$2,325,000
11/22/2011

Sold

RESFAR #81043534

$2,325,000
11/22/2011

Sold

MLSListings #ML81043534

$2,325,000
11/09/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #319428651

$2,325,000
10/30/2011

Pending

MLSListings #ML81043534

10/30/2011

Pending

RESFAR #81043534

10/30/2011

Pending

EBRD #ML81043534

09/02/2010

Price Change

RESFAR #81043534

$3,275,000
09/02/2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81043534

$2,595,000
09/02/2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81043534

$3,275,000
09/02/2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81043534

$3,275,000
07/08/2010

Expired

EBRD #ML81000676

07/07/2010

Expired

MLSListings #ML81000676

$3,350,000
07/07/2010

Expired

RESFAR #81000676

01/07/2010

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81000676

$3,350,000
01/07/2010

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81000676

$3,350,000
01/07/2010

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81000676

$3,350,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 255 Lyell Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,827,760Additions$1,640,468Total$5,468,228
Tax Record2025$65,667 ($5,472 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,143 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,143 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,018 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2001ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN170-27-044

Schools near 255 Lyell Street

This home is within Los Altos Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Covington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Los Altos High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Sereno Group, Elizabeth Thompson, DRE #01382997

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