Home | Santa Clara County | Los Gatos | 95032 | 16970 Placer Oaks Rd
MLS: ML82043271 | Status: Active | Price: $2,400,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2,235 | 6,300 | 1968 |
Nestled in a desirable Los Gatos neighborhood, this home presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home on a spacious lot w/mountain views. This 2 story home offers generous living spaces, a flexible floor plan, & endless potential for customization. Bring your designer or architect & reimagine this home to your exact vision. Main level features an inviting living room with cozy fireplace, a formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen. 2 ground-floor bedrooms including one with an en-suite bath featuring a stall shower. Guest bathroom includes shower over tub. A sunroom off downstairs bedrooms offers a bright and versatile space, perfect for relaxing. Upstairs features 2 sizable bedrooms plus an expansive primary suite or family room with its own fireplace, a private retreat. Upstairs features a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with dual vanities, tub, and a separate stall shower. Enjoy peaceful mountain views from the 2nd floor deck. Large backyard offers ample room for outdoor living, gardening, or entertaining, complete w/patio ideal for BBQs. 2 car garage w/off street parking. Close to top-rated schools, shopping, & the vibrant dining scene of downtown Los Gatos. Convenient freeway access for commuting. Unique chance to transform this property into a stunning custom home.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82043271 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 4 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom |
| Bathrooms | Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Tile |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum |
| Laundry | In Garage |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Style | Colonial |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, 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 | RM512 |
Travis R. Bertelsen
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01718785
Phone: (408) 316-1623
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond J. Fisher Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.32 mi | 9 |
| Louise Van Meter Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.55 mi | 10 |
| Blossom Hill Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.60 mi | 10 |
| Daves Avenue Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.79 mi | 10 |
| Los Gatos High School | public | 9-12 | 1.22 mi | 10 |
| Carlton Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.33 mi | 9 |
| Alta Vista Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.41 mi | 10 |
| Union Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.82 mi | 10 |
| Westmont High School | public | 9-12 | 2.47 mi | 9 |
| Leigh High School | public | 9-12 | 2.56 mi | 10 |
| Noddin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.84 mi | 9 |
| Oster Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.85 mi | 10 |
| Steindorf STEAM School | public | K-8 | 3.25 mi | 9 |
| Redwood Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.27 mi | 9 |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.32 mi | 8 |
| Lietz Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.59 mi | 8 |
| Moreland Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.63 mi | 7 |
| Bagby Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.67 mi | 9 |
| Dartmouth Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.67 mi | 8 |
| Saratoga Special Services Preschool | public | UG | 3.75 mi | N/A |
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