196 Central Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
Moffett Boulevard- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,290 sqft
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,290 sqft
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Description
Flourish in the best of Silicon Valley living. Only ½ mile to VIBRANT downtown Mountain View! Farmers market, nightlife, dining, Caltrain. You are offered a lifestyle, not just an open & airy townhome. Soaring ceilings in the living room/dining room with skylight...feels spacious with natural light. Living room has an alcove, ideal for your desk. Slider to deck for your morning coffee. New carpet & paint. Kitchen is BRIGHT with stainless steel appliances inc new dishwasher & microwave. Roomy primary bedroom with LARGE closet featuring organizers. Nicely updated full bath. Inside laundry & storage. Detached enclosed one-car garage with storage. The spacious backyard backs to green grass with mature trees making it feel extended, private. Nestled among heritage redwood trees in a truly idyllic setting, Cypress Point Woods offers something for everyone: tennis courts, pool, hot tub, & clubhouse. Stevens Creek Trail entrance is adjacent to the complex. Easy to hop on freeways.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 24, 2026
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
$555/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 196 Central Ave
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1290 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: InsideMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central Forced AirAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Spa: Other |
Gas & Electric Gas: PublicUtilities |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShakePatio / Porch: Balcony/PatioFencing: Back YardOther Structures: TennisRaquetballExterior: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Tennis Court(s)Foundation: Slab |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Enclosed,Guest,On Street |
Pool Pool: Community, Fenced, Heated |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses |
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Year Built Year Built: 1977 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Residential |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 15848008 |
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Price List Price: $998,000 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: MountainView |
School Information Elementary School District: MountainViewWhismanHigh School: MountainViewHigh_1High School District: MountainViewLosAltosUnionHighWalk Score: 68 |
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Building Area Building Area: 1290 |
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Has an HOAHOA Fee: $555/Monthly |
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Lot Area: 899 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSellListing Terms: CashorConventionalLoan |
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Mls Number: ML81943403 |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Shelly Potvin 01236885, (650) 303-7501
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, (650) 947-2900
Bought with: Judith Vandsburger 01482316, (408) 705-3229, KW Bay Area Estates, (408) 560-9000
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81943403

Price History for 196 Central Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 12/08/2023 | $1,050,000 | Sold | MLSListings Inc #ML81943403 |
| 11/22/2023 | $998,000 | Pending | MLSListings Inc #ML81943403 |
| 11/13/2023 | $998,000 | Contingent | MLSListings Inc #ML81943403 |
| 10/19/2023 | $998,000 | PriceChange | MLSListings Inc #ML81943403 |
| 09/28/2023 | $1,138,000 | Listed For Sale | MLSListings Inc #ML81943403 |
| 03/19/2008 | $599,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 02/19/2008 | $599,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/31/2006 | $602,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Mountain View
Last updated April 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.75M $26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
107.0% 2.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.1K $19MoM
Available listings
157 40MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $12,705 |
| Assessment | $1,071,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 196 Central Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.09 | Townhouse | $1,300,000 | 08/15/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,290 | |
0.28 | Townhouse | $1,238,300 | 09/10/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,274 | |
0.06 | Townhouse | $1,575,000 | 07/28/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,526 | |
0.23 | Townhouse | $1,350,000 | 12/08/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,336 | |
0.35 | Townhouse | $1,295,000 | 09/15/25 | 2 | 3 | 1,315 | |
0.23 | Townhouse | $1,225,000 | 10/14/25 | 2 | 2 | 992 | |
0.29 | Townhouse | $1,350,000 | 11/26/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,336 | |
0.13 | Townhouse | $1,550,000 | 10/23/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,598 | |
0.16 | Townhouse | $1,580,000 | 11/04/25 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,406 | |
0.45 | Townhouse | $1,290,000 | 10/07/25 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,134 |
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What Locals Say about Moffett Boulevard
At least 25 Trulia users voted on each feature.
94 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
91 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
82 % Say people would walk alone at night
69 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say streets are well-lit
62 % Say car is needed
61 % Say it's quiet
58 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
52 % Say kids play outside
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
39 % Say there are community events
35 % Say there's wildlife
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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-06-06 04:27:45 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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196 Central Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,290 sqft townhouse built in 1977. 196 Central Ave is located in Moffett Boulevard, Mountain View. This property is not currently available for sale. 196 Central Ave was last sold on Dec 8, 2023 for $1,050,000 (5% higher than the asking price of $998,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 196 Central Ave is $1,010,300.

