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Light-filled and beautifully reimagined in 2026, this 3BR/3BA Mountain View home offers 2,323 SF on an expansive 10,725 SF lot. A permitted renovation down to the original framing pairs architectural character with extensive modern updates. The open, flowing floor plan seamlessly connects the living area, dining room and eat-in kitchen, while open beam ceilings, 5 skylights and new double-pane windows fill the home with natural light. Two ensuite bedrooms offer flexibility for family and guests, while the spacious utility/laundry room doubles beautifully as a home office. A fireplace adds warmth, while a large rear slider and additional back door create easy indoor-outdoor flow. Major improvements include new electrical, plumbing and gas lines, HVAC, water heater, insulation, drywall and roofing systems. Mature trees, a bountiful orange tree, water-wise synthetic turf, paver driveway and patio, redwood fencing and private gated parking complete the setting. At the epicenter of Silicon Valley tech, just 2 miles to Googleplex, with major tech employers, parks, recreation, dining and shopping nearby. Highly regarded Mountain View schools. Planned Terra Bella Park directly across the street, with a new townhouse community and open space planned for the neighboring lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$1,291Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Colleen Marchbank•DRE #01053725• Compass
Sterling Estates, located between El Camino Real and Central Expressway, is a residential and suburban Mountain View neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, low-traffic streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Grant Road and El Camino Real corridor, where taquerias, independent coffee counters, and small service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Nearby, the Mountain View Farmers’ Market and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts act as cultural anchors for weekend routines. Housing reads as single-story and two-story homes with tidy front yards and mature trees. Rengstorff Park and Stevens Creek Trail add open-air space for walks and bike commutes. Caltrain at Mountain View Station links the area to the Peninsula’s job centers without changing the neighborhood’s quiet cadence.
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Offer insights
918 San Rafael Ave · $2,998,000
$3.22M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.22M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.7%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings with open beam and vaulted ceiling
Skylights
Security alarm
Laundry room
Office area
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
2+ primary suites/retreats
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Primary bath with stall shower
Double sinks
Shower over tub
Solid surface counters
Kitchen
Quartz countertops
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Gas range/oven
Pantry
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer inside
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating
Central forced air cooling
Exterior features
Backyard
Balcony/patio
Barbecue area
Courtyard
Fenced yard with gate and partial fencing
Low maintenance landscaping
Enclosed porch(s)
Automatic sprinklers
Home design
Single-family detached home
One story
Parking
No garage
Other parking
4 parking spaces
Security
Security alarm
Construction
Concrete slab foundation
Composition and elastomeric roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
Other
Living area approximately 2,323
Electricity and solar
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Light-filled and beautifully reimagined in 2026, this 3BR/3BA Mountain View home offers 2,323 SF on an expansive 10,725 SF lot. A permitted renovation down to the original framing pairs architectural character with extensive modern updates. The open, flowing floor plan seamlessly connects the living area, dining room and eat-in kitchen, while open beam ceilings, 5 skylights and new double-pane windows fill the home with natural light. Two ensuite bedrooms offer flexibility for family and guests, while the spacious utility/laundry room doubles beautifully as a home office. A fireplace adds warmth, while a large rear slider and additional back door create easy indoor-outdoor flow. Major improvements include new electrical, plumbing and gas lines, HVAC, water heater, insulation, drywall and roofing systems. Mature trees, a bountiful orange tree, water-wise synthetic turf, paver driveway and patio, redwood fencing and private gated parking complete the setting. At the epicenter of Silicon Valley tech, just 2 miles to Googleplex, with major tech employers, parks, recreation, dining and shopping nearby. Highly regarded Mountain View schools. Planned Terra Bella Park directly across the street, with a new townhouse community and open space planned for the neighboring lot.
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Santa Clara County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
MM
General Industrial District
This district is designed to encourage sound industrial development in the city by providing and protecting an environment exclusively for such development, subject to regulations necessary to insure the purity of the air and waters in the bay area, and the protection of nearby residential uses of the land from hazards and noise or other radiated disturbances. The MM zoning district is consistent with the general industrial and high-intensity office land use designation of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Industrial
Manufacturing
Processing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Public service
Ground transport
Agriculture-Cropland
Local insights from Redfin agents
The Mountain View real estate market remains competitive, with strong buyer demand and limited inventory. The median home price over the past three months was approximately $2.0M, highlighting continued interest in this desirable Silicon Valley...
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 918 San Rafael Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $2,575,000 and $3,500,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.6M to $3.5M.