310 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, California 95030, Los Gatos, 95030 - 1 bed, 1 bath
310 Tait Avenue
Los Gatos, California 95030
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 310 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, California 95030 is currently available with a list price of $1,649,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Los Gatos Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1918, this property is a small, aged cottage that is being marketed primarily as a redevelopment or expansion opportunity. While the interior is clean and staged for sale, the kitchen and bathroom are significantly outdated with basic appliances and old-fashioned fixtures. The home lacks modern amenities and major system updates, with the listing's value focused on the approved plans for a larger residence and ADU rather than the current 764 sq ft structure.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Great Schools
Elementary School: Daves Avenue Elementary School (9/10). Middle School: C. T. English Middle School (9/10). High School: Los Gatos High School (10/10).
- Prime Historic Location
Situated in the highly coveted Almond Grove neighborhood, this property offers exceptional walkability to downtown Los Gatos' luxury boutiques, fine dining, and top-rated schools, including the 10/10 rated Los Gatos High.
- Development Readiness
The property is uniquely positioned as a build-ready opportunity with engineering, soils reports, and Historic Architecture & Site Review Committee approvals already completed, bypassing the significant bureaucratic hurdles typical of historic districts.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Small Lot Size
The 2,544 sqft lot is quite compact for the area, which limits private outdoor yard space and may feel constrained for buyers seeking more expansive grounds.
- Project Dependency
The current 1-bedroom structure is undersized for the price point, meaning the property's true value is contingent on the buyer's willingness and financial capacity to undertake a major construction project.
About 310 Tait Avenue
Premier Build-Ready Addition & ADU Opportunity in the Heart of Almond Grove! This charming 1 bed, 1 bath home (764 sq ft on a 2,544 sq ft lot) offers a rare chance to create a custom 1,439 sqft two-story residence with an ADU in highly coveted Almond Grove, just blocks from cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theatre, Bachman Park, and top-rated Los Gatos schools. Engineering, soils reports, and related technical work are complete, and plans have received Historic Architecture & Site Review Committee approval. Building plans are near final approval, allowing the next owner to move directly into the permit process and begin construction confidently avoiding typical delays in historic neighborhoods. Proposed plans envision a spacious, open-concept gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings in the living room, two generous upstairs bedrooms with a bath, and a versatile downstairs ADU perfect for a private primary suite, guest quarters, or supplemental studio space rental income. Set within a historic neighborhood renowned for its Victorian-era homes, this property offers the ideal blend of timeless charm, downtown convenience, and redevelopment potential. A truly rare opportunity to build in one of Los Gatos most iconic locations.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1918
- Lot Size
- 2,544 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 1 (1 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Los Gatos Unified Schools
Daves Avenue Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
Loma Prieta Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 7.6 mi
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.9 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 4.0 | 4% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4% |
| Square foot | 764 | 2,571 | 4% |
| Lot Size | 2,544 | 22,490 | 7% |
| Price | $1.65M | $3.90M | 4% |
| Price per sq ft | $2.2K | $1.4K | 89% |
| Built year | 1918 | 1967 | 11% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 43 | 176 | 15% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2026
$1,649,000
$1,750,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Jan 23, 2026
$1,750,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Aug 9, 2022
$1,199,000
Public Record
Sold
Aug 31, 2021
$1,367,000
Public Record
Sold
Aug 15, 2007
$875,000
Public Record