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255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 - Property report

Also known as: 255 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1946

Acreage

0.118

Sale price

$2,550,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
255 University Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Zip code
95030
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Town Of Los Gatos
Parcel ID
529-04-067

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/02/2025
Sale price
$2,550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$19,688
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1946
Lot
Acreage
0.118
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential Downtown (R-1D)

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
03191
Ownership

Ownership information for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/02/2025 $2,550,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/01/1996 $301,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/15/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
09/02/2025 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/02/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
09/02/2025 Reconveyance XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
04/08/2025 Assignment Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/15/2024 Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust		 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/28/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/15/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/15/2024 Agreement
Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust
Fixture Filing
Request for Notice Default / Delinquency		 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/06/2023 Agreement
Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust
Fixture Filing
Request for Notice Default / Delinquency		 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$19,688
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,718,142
Land value
$1,300,065
Building value
$418,077

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,718,142 1.1459 $19,688 +3.84%
2024-2025 $1,684,454 1.1256 $18,960 +108.78%
2023-2024 $802,880 1.1311 $9,081 +0.70%
2022-2023 $787,138 1.1457 $9,018 +1.36%
2021-2022 $771,705 1.1529 $8,897 +1.71%
2020-2021 $763,793 1.1453 $8,748 +1.29%
2019-2020 $748,817 1.1533 $8,636 +8.62%
2018-2019 $734,135 1.083 $7,951 -6.67%
2017-2018 $719,742 1.1836 $8,519 +2.46%
2016-2017 $705,630 1.1783 $8,314 +0.41%
Permits

Permit information for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private K-8 218 0.27
Louise Van Meter Elementary School 6 Public K-5 471 0.84
Daves Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 494 0.96
Lead Center NR Private K-9 0 1.35
Blossom Hill Elementary School 8 Public K-5 490 1.35
Hillbrook School NR Private PK-8 383 1.49
Hillbrook School NR Private PK-8 383 1.49
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Los Gatos NR Private 2-8 10 1.56
Alta Vista Elementary School 8 Public K-5 564 2.35
Carlton Elementary School 8 Public K-5 672 2.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fusion Academy Los Gatos NR Private 6-12 45 0.21
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private K-8 218 0.27
Fusion Academy Los Gatos NR Private 6-12 84 0.38
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,012 0.90
Lead Center NR Private K-9 0 1.35
Hillbrook School NR Private PK-8 383 1.49
Rolling Hills Middle School 7 Charter 6-8 861 2.73
Union Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,012 2.79
Redwood Middle School 8 Public 6-8 685 3.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fusion Academy Los Gatos NR Private 6-12 45 0.21
Los Gatos High School 10 Public 9-12 2,067 0.36
Fusion Academy Los Gatos NR Private 6-12 84 0.38
Westmont High School 8 Public 9-12 1,741 3.09
Two Hearts Academy NR Private K-12 0 3.18
Saratoga Special Services Preschool NR Public 0 3.46
Leigh High School 9 Public 9-12 1,812 3.48
Camden Community Day School NR Public 9-12 17 3.51
Highland Institute for Better Education NR Private K-12 0 3.71
Veritas Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 3.82

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Neighbors for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

530 University Ave, Los Gatos 540 University Ave, Los Gatos 214 Milbrae Ln, Los Gatos 336 Village Ln, Los Gatos 116 Towne Trl, Los Gatos 565 University Ave, Los Gatos 218 Milbrae Ln, Los Gatos 500 University Ave, Los Gatos 58 Chester St, Los Gatos 62 Chester St, Los Gatos 301 University Ave, Los Gatos 245 University Ave, Los Gatos 220 Milbrae Ln, Los Gatos 167 Towne Trl, Los Gatos 66 Chester St, Los Gatos 556 University Ave, Los Gatos 550 University Ave, Los Gatos 308 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos 504 University Ave, Los Gatos 64 Chester St, Los Gatos

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

95014, Santa Clara County, CA 95032, Santa Clara County, CA 95033, Santa Clara County, CA 95070, Santa Clara County, CA 95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95124, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030?

The development at 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 was built in 1946.

When was 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 was last sold on 09/02/2025 for $2,550,000.

What is the assessed value of 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030?

255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 is currently assessed at $1,718,142.

What are the property taxes for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030?

The property taxes for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 total $19,688.

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