Welcome to a truly magical home in the heart of Los Gatos, where custom shingle-style architecture meets modern luxury, offering spectacular canyon, hill, and city views. This stunning 2,460-square-foot residence features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a spacious, light-filled, open-concept floor plan. The chef's kitchen is a dream with custom cherrywood cabinets, granite countertops, a gas cooktop, and an island with a breakfast bar. It flows into the living and dining areas, which are highlighted by soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and two fireplaces. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a private balcony, walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with a jetted tub. A convenient bedroom and full bath on the first floor, a bonus room, and an upper-floor laundry area add to the home's functional design. Enjoy comfort and efficiency with central heating and AC, double-pane windows, motorized skylights, and an owned solar power system with Tesla battery backups. The oversized two-car garage provides extra storage and an outdoor hot tub offers a perfect place to unwind while enjoying the peaceful canyon views. Located in the acclaimed Los Gatos School District, this home is just minutes from downtown shops, dining, parks, trails and major freeways.
MLS #
ML82017291
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
15
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen
220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink
Appliances
Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile
Laundry
Upper Floor
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool
Spa/Hot Tub
Style
Craftsman, Traditional
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Los Gatos Union Elementary
High School District
Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
HR110
157 Central Ave is a Single Family Residence in Los Gatos, CA 95030. This 2,460 square foot property sits on a 7,500 Sq Ft Lot and features 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $3,550,000 and was built in 1997.
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