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listing_id: ML82009895
status: Closed
price: 4850000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2056
sqft_lot: 10286
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1959
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1040 Russell Ave"
city: Los Altos
state: CA
zip: 94024
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.364175
lng: -122.090083
days_on_market: 299
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Kathy Bridgman"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 868-7677"
list_agent_license: 01189798
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Los Altos | 94024 | 1040 Russell Ave

1040 Russell Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024

MLS: ML82009895 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,850,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 2,056 10,286 1959

Remarks

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers stylish comfort and effortless indoor-outdoor living with a sparkling pool. A slate-tiled walkway leads to the freshly painted exterior with new lawn and refreshed landscaping, creating inviting curb appeal. Inside, refinished hardwood floors in a beautiful matte finish, crown moldings, and new lighting enhance the one-level floor plan. A spacious living room with newly designed fireplace welcomes entertaining along with a formal dining and family room combination, also with fireplace, that extends off the eat-in kitchen. A separate bedroom wing comprises the primary suite, with spa-like marble bath and direct access to the pool, plus two bedrooms and a hallway bath. The private rear yard features the pool, lawn, and orange tree completing this exceptional offering. This prime location is just one-half mile from Rancho Shopping center and has access to excellent Los Altos schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82009895
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Granite, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Tub w/Jets, Primary - Oversized Tub, Oversized Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Family Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Pool Fiberglass, Heated, In Ground

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Common Parking Area, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Los Altos Elementary
High School District Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Zoning R110

Contact Information

Kathy Bridgman
Compass
License #: 01189798
Phone: (650) 868-7677

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Loyola Elementary School public K-6 0.27 mi 10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School public 7-8 0.40 mi 8
Springer Elementary School public K-6 0.61 mi 9
Covington Elementary School public K-6 1.05 mi 9
Benjamin Bubb Elementary School public K-5 1.06 mi 10
Amy Imai Elementary public K-5 1.08 mi 10
LASD Preschool public UG 1.09 mi N/A
Oak Avenue Elementary School public K-6 1.13 mi 10
Mountain View High School public 9-12 1.25 mi 10
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School public 6-8 1.26 mi 7
Alta Vista High School public 9-12 1.47 mi 4
Almond Elementary School public K-6 1.52 mi 9
Montclaire Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 9
Los Altos High School public 9-12 1.81 mi 10
Cherry Chase Elementary School public K-5 1.87 mi 10
Edith Landels Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 8
MVWSD Preschool public UG 2.08 mi N/A
Mariano Castro Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 1
Sunnyvale Middle School public 6-8 2.11 mi 8
Gabriela Mistral Elementary public K-5 2.15 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Kathy Bridgman, (650) 868-7677.