1938 Alford Avenue

1938 Alford Avenue, Los Altos

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Sold for $

Amenities of the Home include:

  • One level with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms of approximately 2,063 square feet
  • The beautifully landscaped front grounds are uplifted by fragrant flowers and tall pine trees, while a rare “Dwarf Lace-Leaf” Japanese maple anchors the front lawn; an entry path, lined with Arizona flagstone, leads to an arched entryway, where a deep covered porch shelters a stunning leaded and beveled glass front door of solid Honduran mahogany
  • Leaded-glass side lights and a transom above the door illuminate the foyer, which introduces the oak hardwood flooring found throughout the home; a door makes easy access to the garage
  • A conveniently place powder room serves the main living areas
  • The well-sized living and dining room ensemble has a tall cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, recessed lighting, a storage closet, and built-in audio hubs for recessed or wall-mounted stereo speakers; separating the two areas is a wood-burning fireplace in the center of the room 
  • The gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops with full backsplashes, abundant maple cabinetry, a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, and under-cabinet lighting; the appliances include a five-burner cooktop with ventilation hood, wall oven, dishwasher, and paneled side-by-side refrigerator/freezer
  • Casual dining space is provided in the kitchen at a granite breakfast bar, where pendant light fixtures and a operable skylight offer luminance
  • Open from the inviting family room features glass doors leading to the rear dining terrace
  • Bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 each has crown moldings, sliding doors on a customized wardrobe closet, and recessed lighting (crawlspace and attic storage is accessed in the closet of bedroom 1)
  • Servicing the main living areas, bathroom 1 has checkered porcelain ceramic tile flooring, a granite single-sink vanity, a Kohler cast iron tub with overhead shower, and three built-in medicine cabinets
  • The lovely master bedroom suite, finished with oak floors, enjoys sunlight from clerestory windows and has plenty of storage space in two customized wardrobe closets; the en suite bathroom has checkered ceramic tile flooring, a marble-slab dual-sink vanity, a skylight, a deep Kohler cast iron whirlpool tub, and a frameless glass-enclosed shower with multiple shower heads
  • Separately located off the rear terrace, the 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house, of approximately 497 square feet, perfectly matches the aesthetic of the main residence; accessed by a covered entry porch with mahogany front door; the main living area is appointed with wood-like tile flooring, a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, an operable remote-controlled skylight, a concealed closet with washer/dryer hookups, and a remote-controlled gas-log fireplace with granite surround; the kitchen has granite countertops, maple cabinetry, a four-burner electric range with ventilation hood, and refrigerator; the bedroom has tile flooring, a double French door to the terrace, remote-controlled skylight, and customized wardrobe closet, all serviced by a bathroom with single-sink vanity and frameless glass-enclosed shower with multiple shower heads
  • Sunny rear terrace with a built-in pergola-shaded lounging area, a built-in seating bench, two vegetable planter beds, many fragrant roses, a productive lemon tree, ferns, level lawns, and abundant foliage for privacy; low-voltage lighting in the front and rear yards
  • Added features include air conditioning, a security alarm system, Grohe fixtures and Toto commodes in the bathrooms, refreshed paint throughout, new Andersen windows throughout home including guest house, on-demand hot water in the guest house, extra storage loft in garage, and a gated RV storage area on the side of the home
  • Approximately 2,063 square feet of living space in the main residence and 497 square feet of living space in the guest house
  • Attached two-car garage with work areas, kitchen-grade cabinetry, and utility sink
  • Convenient South Los Altos location with easy access to shopping, dining, and major commute routes
  • Lot size of approximately 10,000 square feet (per county records)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Montclaire Elementary

  • 1160 St. Joseph Avenue
  • Grades: K-6
  • School Type: Elementary School
  • Student Enrollment: 541
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High School

Homestead High