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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,003 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago

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242 Howes Dr,Los Gatos, CA 95032

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    242 Howes Dr,Los Gatos, CA 95032
    242 Howes DrLos GatosCA95032
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Experience the perfect blend of luxury and warmth in this stunning farmhouse-style home, professionally designed with the highest-quality contemporary finishes. Start with the welcoming front porch, then step into the open-concept family room featuring 10-foot ceilings, exposed beams that create a sense of grandeur and elegance, and a 12-foot Cantina-style door. The chef's kitchen is a masterpiece, featuring modern cabinetry, an oversized waterfall island, a butler's pantry, and high-end Thermador appliances, including a built-in coffee machine and wine cooler. Spa-like bathrooms showcase Porcelanosa tile & Isenberg thermostatic valves. Custom closets include built-in lighting. Level 5 smooth wall finish throughout. European white oak engineered hardwood flooring extends throughout the home. The exterior is equally impressive, enhanced with cedar wood accent walls, James Hardie fiber cement siding, and a sleek, premium metal roof. Thoughtfully designed exterior lighting beautifully highlights this exceptional home. Enjoy all-new landscaping, a new concrete driveway, back patio, and sidewalks, along with elegant iron gates. Spray foam insulation has been installed in both the attic and crawl space. Just minutes from award-winning schools. You simply won't find a better-built home!

Full Property Details for 242 Howes Dr

General

  • Price: $2,988,800
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82058260
  • Updated: 8/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, 1 Shower over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Icemaker, Dual Fuel, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Island, Microwave, Countertop - Quartz, Pantry, Wine Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup

Location

  • Area: Los Gatos/Monte Sereno
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Los Gatos Almaden Road

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central AC
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Telecomm.: Cable TV, Networked, DSL
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Metal
  • Square Feet: 2,003
  • Year Built: 2026

Lot Features

  • Property View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6000
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,000
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Sprinklers - Lawn, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Walls Insulated, Ceiling Insulation, Energy Star Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Lighting, Chemical Free Insulation, Sealed Crawlspace, Double-Pane Windo
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Schools serving 242 Howes Dr

School Districts:Union Elementary School District, Campbell Union High School District
NameGradesDistance
Alta Vista Elementary School
200 Blossom Valley Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
K-50.7 mi
Union Middle School
2130 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124
6-80.3 mi
Leigh High School
5210 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
9-120.4 mi
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Price
Change
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8/19/2026
Listed
$2,988,800
45.09%
MLS
3/06/2024
Sold
$2,060,000
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Tax History for 242 Howes Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$27,064
—
$2,300,000
9%
2025
$27,064
1240%
$2,101,200
2238%
2024
$2,019
6%
$89,859
2%
2023
$1,912
6%
$88,098
2%
2022
$1,812
3%
$86,372
2%
2021
$1,755
3%
$84,680
1%
2020
$1,702
3%
$83,813
2%
2019
$1,652
3%
$82,171
2%
2018
$1,598
3%
$80,561
2%
2017
$1,552
7%
$78,982
2%
2016
$1,448
4%
$77,434
2%
2015
$1,389
4%
$76,272
2%
2014
$1,331
-9%
$74,779
—
2013
$1,455
—
$74,442
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242 Howes Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (MLS# ML82058260) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 242 Howes Dr is currently listed for $2,988,800 and was received on August 19, 2026. This property is listed by Alfredo Barajas Sr from our San Jose Office.Want to learn more about 242 Howes Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Los Gatos Mountains? You can browse all Los Gatos Mountains real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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