An exceptional opportunity awaits on nearly one-quarter acre just blocks from the downtown Los Altos Village. The spacious level lot is located at the end of a premier non-through street in highly desirable North Los Altos, less than one-half mile from Village shops and restaurants. A vintage ranch home with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths is ready for its next chapter, whether through an extensive remodel or an entirely new vision. The existing home spans approximately 1,696 square feet and includes traditional living spaces, a primary suite, and an attached 2-car garage. Outside, the approximately 9,928-square-foot lot provides an exceptional canvas for creating a new indoor/outdoor lifestyle, with a signature Canary palm tree adding established character to the back yard. Offered in as-is condition, this property presents tremendous potential in a coveted neighborhood with access to excellent Los Altos schools.
For sale
$3,195,000
252 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022
4beds
1,696sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
9,928 Square Feet Lot
$3,989,500 Zestimate®
$1,884/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 hours
- 404
- 55
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathy Bridgman 01189798 650-868-7677,
Compass 650-941-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82061385
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, Tub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Ceramic, Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built In Oven, Electric Oven
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Front Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,928 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 17037016
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,884/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $134,960
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$3,989,500
$3.59M - $4.43M
$7,693/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,195,000$1,884/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82061385 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $134,960 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,209 -7.6% | $132,315 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,391 +5.8% | $129,722 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,259 +6.9% | $127,180 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,113 +9.9% | $124,688 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,922 -16.6% | $122,244 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,305 | $120,992 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,305 +25% | $118,621 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,844 | $116,296 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,844 +4.4% | $114,017 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,765 +3.3% | $111,783 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,709 +3.4% | $110,105 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,653 | $107,950 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $107,463 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,357 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $103,292 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,521 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,766 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,752 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,777 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,842 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $94,944 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $93,083 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,378 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,587 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $87,832 |
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Neighborhood: 94022
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CovingtonElementary
- Middle: ArdisGEganIntermediate
- High: LosAltosHigh_1
- District: LosAltosElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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