12791 West Sunset Drive Los Altos Hills

House off Market

cmiller — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:52:09 +0000

Sometimes it happens. The sellers would like to sell their house but, in the end, they realize they really like it where they are and they decide to take their house off the market and stay put. That is the case for these homeowners at 12791 West Sunset in Los Altos Hills. It it tough to leave view property so close to the Villiage. For all of the dozens of times I was at the house showing it, holding the home open and being there for various reasons, I have to agree. 12791 West Sunset is a very special place indeed. The home has been taken off the market. The sellers have decided to stay in the home.

In the course of working with these fine owners to see what the market would bear for their home, I was fortunate to meet many buyers and to hear from other property owners of their consideration of selling. If you happen to have an interest in buying a Los Altos Hills home or putting one up for sale, please telephone me, Connie Miller at 650-279-7074. I can help you through the process and might just have met someone who could be a match for your perfect home.

Priced to sell before April 30th. Not a short sale. Great value at $2,765,000

cmiller — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:38:36 +0000

The sellers are willing to take a loss on this beautiful property less than a mile to the center of the Los Altos Village. Be one of the few to own a property this close to town with incredible views and privacy. The sellers have found another home out of the area and want to be in contract this week. The aggressive pricing just authorized is to incent an offer this week. That’s right, in one week, this great value will go away. Call Connie at 650-279-7074 for easy access to this wonderful property. Why wait? Your dream could be yours now.

Los Altos Hills MDA and MFA

cmiller — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:22:04 +0000

Understanding the constraints of remodeling and new construction in Los Altos Hills should be considered before you buy a house in Los Altos Hills. The Town relies extensively on calculations commonly known as MDA and MFA in determining the maximum size house you can build and also how much impermeable space (hard scape) you can have on your property.

Controlling the MDA, or maximum development area lets the town protect the hillsides against too much run off and erosion and also helps to retain the rural natural setting for which the town is revered. Typical MDA for the standard one acre lot is 7,500 square foot. This varies depending upon the slop of the lot and other factors. Items that are included in MDA include concrete walk ways, paved driveways, tennis courts, pools and patios. You can get an allowance for more MDA by using pavers that have holes in them through which grass can grow or gravel or other means.

MFA stands for maximum floor area ratio. Like MDA, MFA can be pretty complicated. Floor area, as per the official town document, “shall be defined as the gross horizontal area of the several floors of all buildings, including garage and carport spaces, measured to the outside of exterior walls.” Basements, if they fit the town definition of basements , are not included. Typical MFA on a standard acre lot is 5,000SF. This can be complicated and usually requires a survey to determine the exact MDA and MFA.

It is best to reference the town documents and work with a planner to be certain of your constraints. For more information see the Town’s worksheet and info at http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/doc-browse/doc_details/144-mfa-mda-worksheets

12791 West Sunset off MLS but still for sale

cmiller — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:21 +0000

It is early spring cleaning at the house for sale in Los Altos Hills at 12791 West Sunset. The house has been temporarily taken off the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) but is still available for sale. The sellers are making some updates to the home. Call me today for a private showing before it goes back on the MLS and your competition hears about it. Connie 650-279-7074

Los Altos Hills home feeds to Gardner Bullis and Bullis Charter schools

cmiller — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:43:19 +0000

12791 West Sunset is one house for sale in Los Altos Hills whose neighborhood school is Gardner Bullis Elementary School. The beautiful campus and strong academics are both draws for parents whose children attend. Small class size and personalized instruction attracts families to this, the school currently with the smallest population of all the elementary schools in the Los Altos School District. The school district recently announced a renewed offering of the full time Kindergarten beginning fall of 2010. This program was piloted a few years ago with great success. Alternatively, I understand the Bullis Charter school gives preferential admissions to those in this same neighborhood. One great home affords the choice of two great elementary schools.

New Video Shows Amazing Views

cmiller — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:59:58 +0000

I just added a new video of the spectacular view you have from this house. Take a moment to check it out and fell free to call me and set up a time for a personal tour.

One Mile to Downtown Los Altos

cmiller — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:14:25 +0000

The open house had a steady stream of interested buyers coming through the house. I stopped counting at 30 parties through. Everyone remarked on how great the views were. On my way to the open house, I thought I would measure just how close to town the house is. Measuring from the intersection of Main and First Street using my car odometer, it is exactly one mile to the property. So, it is definitely walk-to-town. But be warned, if you have a large dinner at Zitune with a glass of wine, you consider driving so the trek home would be enjoyable.

Trophy View Property in Los Altos Hills

cmiller — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:26:55 +0000

The sellers of 12791 West Sunset Avenue did a lot of research when they purchased this beautiful parcel several years ago. They wanted property close to downtown Los Altos. They were sensitive to road noise which is a common complaint of many Los Altos Hills parcels. They wanted an abundance of flat, usable land. But most important they wanted commanding views. The had thoroughly researched Los Altos Hills and determined there were really only two streets in all of Los Altos Hills that give them the combination of what they wanted. One of those streets was Sunset Drive.

Check out the photos…

12791 West Sunset Los Altos Hills Open House

cmiller — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:26:03 +0000

Come see spectacular views close to town on Sunday afternoon from 1:30-4:30 when there will be an open house. I will be there personally to answer any questions you have. It is only 2 minutes from town and worth the short drive.

I will also be there to review all the work the sellers did since purchasing the property.

Los Altos Hills Trophy Views and Quiet, Close to the Village $2,765,000

cmiller — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:57:32 +0000

Live in one of the most prestigious communities in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. Own commanding, panoramic views where you can see from the Marin hills over the San Francisco cityscape to Mount Hamilton and beyond. City lights sparkle in the night. The nearly one and a third acre lot layout largely protects view shed.

The home is 9/10th of a mile to downtown Los Altos (per Google) at the end of a private drive and located in a section of Los Altos Hills coveted for its quiet and views. The property is extensively landscaped, including a beautiful lawn framed with stone retaining wall planters plus a huge new terrace for a vineyard or play area. It is a perfect blend of nature’s elegance with manicured space. Relax on the deck taking in the expansive views and all of its peacefulness, or enjoy the gated pool with cottage for endless hours of fun. Tastefully remodeled home with Chef’s kitchen, 4bd/3.5ba. Cottage with full bath being used as 4th bedroom now.

For those anticipating the need for more space in the future, the home offers a variety of expansion opportunities. One can easily add another bedroom with en-suite bath to the home or expand the home further based on city-approved plans for expansion to 6,000+ SqFt on the grandfathered 9,242 SqFt of MDA (7,500 MDA typical for properties with views). A great added value to the property even if you don’t need more space right now.

All of your dreams are possible on this phenomenal Los Altos Hills property offering an incomparable combination of being close to town, quiet at the end of a private drive, panoramic views, an abundance of level lawn space and extra expansion approved as you desire.

Not on multiple listing services but easy to see/show. Please call Connie for more information or a private showing. 650-279-7074

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