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255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Property Information

255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos
Zip code 95030
County Santa Clara
Parcel ID 529-04-067

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

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Sale date 09/02/2025
Sale price $2,550,000
Arm's length
Property tax $19,688

Lot & Building Information for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.118
Year built 1946
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Zoning district Single Family Residential Downtown (R-1D)
School district 03191

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About 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

When was 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 built?

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

What is the assessed value of 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,718,142, the tax amount paid for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 is $19,688.

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

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

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Past Sales & Property History for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/02/2025 $2,550,000
05/01/1996 $301,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/15/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
09/02/2025 Deed of Trust 10/01/2055
09/02/2025 Grant Deed
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
09/02/2025 Release of County Tax Lien
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Property Taxes for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $19,688
Market value $1,718,142

Assessment History for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

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Neighbors for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos

Here are the neighbors for 255 University Avenue, Los Gatos.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
530 University Ave, Los Gatos 5,205 05/04/2021
540 University Ave, Los Gatos 12/01/2010
214 Milbrae Ln, Los Gatos 02/22/2018
336 Village Ln, Los Gatos 3,012 07/29/2011 $2,700,000
116 Towne Trl, Los Gatos 5,181 05/21/1993
565 University Ave, Los Gatos 10,564 02/23/1998 $825,000
218 Milbrae Ln, Los Gatos 09/24/2021 $898,000
500 University Ave, Los Gatos 10/12/2006
58 Chester St, Los Gatos 02/20/1992 $292,727
62 Chester St, Los Gatos 09/19/2013
301 University Ave, Los Gatos 1,481 05/31/1991 $130,000
245 University Ave, Los Gatos 06/05/2012
220 Milbrae Ln, Los Gatos 12/11/2025 $1,098,000
167 Towne Trl, Los Gatos 5,832 06/21/1995
66 Chester St, Los Gatos 03/19/2026 $2,500,000
556 University Ave, Los Gatos 02/23/2010 $740,000
550 University Ave, Los Gatos 12/26/2024 $1,750,000
308 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos 7,388 12/01/1992
504 University Ave, Los Gatos 04/12/2004
64 Chester St, Los Gatos 05/17/2019

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