Live Auction! Bidding to start from $1,000,000! In the heart of Old Mountain View, a rare opportunity awaits—a piece of local history and rock 'n' roll nostalgia. Welcome to the childhood home of Rodney Bingenheimer, legendary radio DJ and former host of Rodney on the ROQ, as well as the man behind the iconic L.A. nightclub, Rodney Bingenheimer's English Disco. This charming single-story cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, nestled on a spacious lot just blocks from vibrant downtown Mountain View. If walls could talk, they’d tell stories of music, fame, and a bygone era of California cool. The home is midway through a full renovation—about 50% complete—offering a unique opportunity to finish it your way. The interior has been fully gutted, with ceilings and walls opened down to the framing, and the original wood-burning fireplace still anchoring the living room. Significant progress has already been made, including a brand-new roof and new rough-in plumbing and electrical systems. Outside, the blank-slate front and backyards offer endless possibilities—build an entertainer’s dream garden, add an ADU, or create your private retreat. The detached single-car garage includes a loft space full of potential for future expansion or a creative studio. This one-of-a-kind property is ready for someone with vision. Will it be you?
Sold for $1,675,000 on 05/27/25
Listing Provided by:
Angela Waters DRE #01199777 818-357-7477,
Harcourts Prime Properties
$1,675,000
230 Velarde St, Mountain View, CA 94041
2beds
898sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
5,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,865/sqft
$4,227 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 27, 2025 at 12:33pm
Listing Provided by:
Angela Waters DRE #01199777 818-357-7477,
Harcourts Prime Properties
Bought with:
General NONMEMBER, DRE #01422732
NONMEMBER MRML
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25100113
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 898 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Brick, Covered, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Excellent Condition,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,800 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 116
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 15830002
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt,Composition
Condition
- Fixer,Termite Clearance,Under Construction
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Mountain View
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved