279 College St, Mountain View, CA 94040
OFF MARKET

$2,542,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,520 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

279 College St, Mountain View, CA 94040

Est. Refi. Payment $15,546/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 26, 2014 for $1,500,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.54M
Since last month
Increased$38K (+1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$136K (+5.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+69.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value decreased by -2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.54M
August 2026$2.51M
July 2026$2.5M
June 2026$2.41M
May 2026$2.41M
April 2026$2.54M
March 2026$2.71M
February 2026$2.54M
January 2026$2.38M
2025

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
491 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,838,800
05/21/26
3
2
1,080
298 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
11/12/25
3
2.5
1,696
280 College Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,560,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,049
2381 Adele Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
09/22/25
3
2
1,384
2375 Adele Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,415,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,384
201 Thompson Sq, Mountain View, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,840,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,389
2133 University Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
09/29/25
3
1
960
2128 University Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$3,620,000
10/20/25
5
3
2,657
206 Thompson Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,470,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,280
2427 Parker Ct, Mountain View, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,427,000
12/16/25
2
2
1,804

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
292 College Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.02
$1,964,900
3
2
1,361
Off Market
280 College Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.02
$1,560,000
3
2
1,049
Recently Sold
222 College Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.05
$2,678,000
4
3
2,158
Off Market
153 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.07
$1,238,800
2
2
1,584
Off Market
2128 University Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.08
$2,333,600
Studio
-
8,050
Off Market
2133 University Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.08
$1,751,400
3
1
960
Off Market
186 Fair Oaks Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.11
$1,450,000
4
3
935
For Sale
174 Fair Oaks St, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.12
$1,775,300
2
1
979
Off Market
324 Oaktree Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.12
$1,234,900
2
2.5
1,240
Off Market
2235 Mora Pl, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.12
$1,750,000
3
3
1,809
Recently Sold
298 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.13
$1,650,000
3
2.5
1,696
Recently Sold
2239 Mora Pl, Mountain View, CA 94040
0.13
$1,798,000
3
3.5
1,809
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 279 College St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2016
0.27 acre lot
1,520 sqft
$1,673/sqft
Garage

About this House

Brand new (completed January 2016), single-family home available for lease in Mountain View. Approximately 1,520 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, gourmet gas kitchen with 36-in Bertazzoni range, built-in micro-wave drawer with child-safety lock, single car garage, large beautifully landscaped back yard with stone-tiled covered patio. Walk in closet in Master BR. Fireplace in the great room. Tankless water heater, AC, central heat, fans in bedrooms and on patio. Quaint neighborhood walking distance to grocery store, Rengstorff Park and City of Mountain View Community Center, and free community shuttle. One mile, twenty minute walk to San Antonio Caltrain station. Five minute drive to downtown Castro Street. Three minute drive to San Antonio Center (Target, Walmart, Trader Joe?s, Milk Pail market).
Schools: Monta Loma Elementary and Gabriella Mistral Elementary (if interested in dual immersion Spanish/English educational program), Graham Middle School, Los Altos High School.
Rent: $5,450 per month plus utilities. Gardener provided. One year lease term. Will consider furnishing the home upon request at additional monthly charge.

Gardener included.
279 College St, Mountain View, CA 94040 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home built in 2016. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Sep 26, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2016 with an asking price of $5,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,542,500, with a rent estimate of $6,283/month.

Home Details for 279 College St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Breakfast NookCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2016
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
GardenPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 11, 2016
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$5,450
Jan 31, 2016
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$5,450
Sep 26, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,500,000
Sep 18, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,470,000

Market trends in Mountain View

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.81M
$73.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.6%
2.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.12K
$26MoM
Available listings
122
5MoM

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What Locals Say about Mountain View

At least 632 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

  • 69 % 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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  • Minna Jung
    "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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  • Dhlowe
    "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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  • 5thk4ngyzy
    "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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  • Mariella D.
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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    "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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  • 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.
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    "Everything is super Convenient location and many good restaurants. Safer community and easy parking, transportation "
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  • GalZ
    "Lots of parks, dog training in one of them (Rengstorff) on a regular basis, relatively quiet streets. "
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  • Michael DelGaudio
    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great neighborhood walkability and parks! Lots of different restaurants. And easy access to 101/237/85/280 highways."
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Frequently asked questions about 279 College St

  • What is 279 College St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 279 College St in Mountain View, CA is $2,542,500.
  • What is the price history for 279 College St?
    279 College St in Mountain View, CA last sold for $1,500,000 in September 2014.
  • Is Mountain View a buyer's or seller's market?
    Mountain View is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Mountain View?
    The median sale price in Mountain View is $1.81M. That is down $73.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 279 College St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 279 College St in Mountain View, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 279 College St?
    The lot at 279 College St in Mountain View, CA is about 0.27 acres (11,791 sq ft).

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