197 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
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197 Ortega Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,725 sqft

$1,816,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,993/mo*
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$1,816,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,993/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,725 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Fabulous 3bd/2.5 townhome in highly desired Birch Green community. Spacious 1725sf floor plan w/ stylish updates including in Kitchen and Master Suite. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. Living Room features fireplace and built-in cabinetry, opens to courtyard patio. Formal Dining Room offers beautiful built-in buffet and opens to deck. Stylish updated Kitchen w/ casual dining area, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Large Master Suite boasts walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, deck. Two additional bedrooms share hall bath. Decks overlook grassy meadows. Amenities include abundant storage, inside laundry, air conditioning, and two-car garage. Wonderful community w/ serene landscaped grounds, pool, hot tub and cabana, and off-street guest parking. Outstanding location just blocks to shopping, restaurants, Caltrain. Convenient to downtown Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and commute routes. Excellent schools.
197 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,725 sqft townhouse built in 1978. It last sold for $1,587,500 on Apr 5, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,816,300, with a rent estimate of $5,550/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 197 Ortega Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: WoodLawnPatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 2002
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price History for 197 Ortega Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/05/2017$1,587,500Sold
N/A
03/16/2017$1,348,000PendingAgent Provided
03/09/2017$1,348,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/03/2012$725,000Sold
N/A
03/22/2012$698,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/30/2007$750,000Sold
N/A
08/08/1996$269,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Mountain View

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.84M
$93.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
106.5%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.13K
$29MoM
Available listings
133
25MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$21,637
Assessment$1,842,422
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 197 Ortega Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
49 Showers Dr #D460, Mountain View, CA
0.13
Townhouse
$1,600,000
01/23/26
3
2.5
1,487
49 Showers Dr #K427, Mountain View, CA
0.13
Townhouse
$1,630,000
07/10/25
3
2.5
1,526
2287 Mora Pl, Mountain View, CA
0.06
Townhouse
$1,550,000
03/02/26
2
2.5
1,463
201 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.04
Townhouse
$1,831,000
03/03/26
3
2.5
1,755
2235 Mora Pl, Mountain View, CA
0.04
Townhouse
$1,750,000
05/22/26
3
3
1,809
2064 Rialto Ct, Mountain View, CA
0.71
Townhouse
$1,600,000
05/26/26
3
2.5
1,659
121 Pacchetti Way, Mountain View, CA
0.39
Townhouse
$2,000,000
07/24/25
4
3
1,900
444 San Antonio Rd #1A, Palo Alto, CA
0.72
Townhouse
$1,800,000
04/07/26
3
2.5
1,826
332 Deerwood Ct #1104, Mountain View, CA
0.15
Townhouse
$1,298,000
07/16/25
2
2.5
1,240
2080 Marich Way #8, Mountain View, CA
0.53
Townhouse
$1,840,000
06/23/26
3
2.5
1,667

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What Locals Say about Mountain View

At least 631 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

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    "People with dogs love it here! There are numerous places to walk. The weather here is perfect. Sunny almost every day (”almost” means Feb, which is rainy - winter here). Even when it rains, it sprinkles (I'm from Michigan so to me it's no big deal). The weather here is amazing!"
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    "It’s a friendly neighborhood and within walking distance of downtown Mountain View. Great schools and lots of local events."
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    "Book sale days, events on Castro street and well patrolled by the police all make the neighborhood great."
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    "Lived here almost 8 years now. I feel like I was very fortunate that I happened to stumble into such a wonderful community. All the neighbors have been incredibly friendly, and have always felt safe despite not having the best lit streets. Lots of young families, and great community park for kids and dogs. Love that it's still walkable to castro and shoreline. "
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    "There are many dog parks in the area to choose from. Lots of store are dog friendly here. The whole neighborhood is great for dog walks"
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    "I take Public transit to my work in San Jose. I enjoy the commute and it is readily available and safe. "
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  • Rosa Ramos Family
    "Need car to get around, you could bike if you work closer. But definitely needs a car to get around the neighborhood "
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  • Thomas Williams
    "We live and let live for the most part. Don’t bother or judge me and I won’t bother or judge you. Most people are friendly. "
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    "I’ve worked from home for the past several years but when I was commuting to San Francisco, the commute was brutal."
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    "Quiet neighborhood and close to downtown, this neighborhood is highly sought after for a reason - good neighbors and nice homes and parks."
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    "Live here for three years. Quiet neighborhood with friendly people. Close to lots of shopping and public transit"
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    "I live in the downtown. There is no commute. I work across the street from where I live . If I did need to commute I am one block from CalTrain and Light Rail. I used to commute to Palo Alto and to San Francisco by CalTrain. Downtown Mountain View is pretty idyllic."
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    "Great neighborhood, excellent schools, friendly people, good air quality, exercise routes, convenient location, and lots near by shoppings and store."
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  • Liz
    "Love it here! Very friendly neighbors and clean sidewalks... quiet and family oriented. We enjoy it here and walk the neighborhood daily without any issues "
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  • Lauren W.
    "Great access to Caltrain and the local tech companies. I drive to the north bay 2x a week. Easy access to 101."
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  • Margaret R. .
    "Halloween, events at Cooper Park, school Christmas tree lot, sporting events, evening walks, friendly neighbors"
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  • Woojy2010
    "Expensive to live, but cozy enough for the buck. Great neighborhood, convenient and accessible to lots of things."
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  • Milan P.
    "I live in this wonderful neighborhood. My family loves it. The proximity to whisman park is excellent. Arschlecken! "
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  • Brooke_bayless
    "It is walking distance to downtown Mountain View, Caltrain a farmers market and a biking trail. The highway is easy to get to. "
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  • Lia.carrari
    "You don't see a lot of people walking their dogs around. There are parks in the area where you might see them."
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  • Yana O.
    "Work from home mostly, but if needed, have access to bus, Caltrain and can also drive quite easily too. "
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  • Sheryl T.
    "Old Mountain View is right off of the Steven’s Creek Trail and it is utilized by a lot of dog owners. Dog families also meet at the school after hours to socialize and let the dogs play."
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    "I don’t own a dog so I don’t know. My apartment complex does not allow dogs. I do not think any apartments around me allow dogs so it is very quiet."
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    "Great schools; families and neighborhood feel yet close to shops/restaurants/performance arts/library/parks"
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  • Tyler G.
    "I am a 29 y/o male who moved here from Indiana a year ago and everyone in Mountain View has been very kind, friendly, & respectful. There hasn’t been a single time that I’ve ever felt unsafe, day or night, in my home or while out-and-about in this city. Such a homey and friendly place to be!"
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  • Jordan H.
    "I love this neighborhood. I wish the single family homes were more affordable. I feel safe and love the parks "
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  • Aashita C.
    "Nice community events like halloween and Christmas..Some events for kids are also happening in the public parks"
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    "There are good schools nearby and they are improving bike safety. Lots of parks around with playground equipment and plenty of things to do outdoors. The local library is also terrific."
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    "Lots of parks, dog training in one of them (Rengstorff) on a regular basis, relatively quiet streets. "
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    "Monta Loma can has multiple shops and parks within walking distance. All the neighbors know each other by name and look out for one another. There are many families and children often outside. A great place to grow up! "
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  • Chip V.
    "A nice family hood. Quiet walk to the park, school, store, or downtown. Simple commute to every where and fun events downtown. "
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  • Terra C.
    "This neighborhood is changing as the original owners pass away and investors purchase, mix-up, and re-sell for astronomical prices while the rest of the city fights for street parking for their mobile homes."
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  • Amber S.
    "The area is family friendly and feels very quiet and safe. Cuesta park is amazing!! People are friendly too. "
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    "I used to love this area but it’s very expensive. The crime rate is apparently getting oddly high. I do like the farmers market"
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