$2,692,300
as of Sep 7, 2026
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,012 sqft
494 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041
Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
1,012 sqft
$2,660/sqft
Local Information
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About this House
A very Bright and Cheery standalone 2 bedroom house just 2 blocks from downtown Mountain View. Roomier than the photos show. Very close to restaurants, coffee shops, parks, Performing Arts Center and more. Walking distance to CalTrain and light rail (VTA).
Remodeled kitchen and bath. Both have granite countertops, sink, vanity and modern glass shower. Kitchen open to dining/eating area. Custom closets in both bedrooms with lots of storage. Easy commute to Google, Microsoft,
Intuit, LinkedIn, Confluent and other tech companies as well as Stanford industrial park. Easy access to Hwy 101, 85, and 237.
Includes off street parking (for two cars--one car in the carport and one car behind it). Electrical socket in the carport for 110 V electric car trickle re-charging.
No smokers. Cat ok.
1 year lease with an automatic month-to-month lease renewal
4 person max occupancy
Subletting is not allowed unless approved in advance by landlord
Gardener paid by Landlord
Utilities paid by Tennant: PG&E, sewer and garbage, etc.
No smoking
Two cats allowed. Pet deposit is $100 per cat plus renter insurance to cover injury
Remodeled kitchen and bath. Both have granite countertops, sink, vanity and modern glass shower. Kitchen open to dining/eating area. Custom closets in both bedrooms with lots of storage. Easy commute to Google, Microsoft,
Intuit, LinkedIn, Confluent and other tech companies as well as Stanford industrial park. Easy access to Hwy 101, 85, and 237.
Includes off street parking (for two cars--one car in the carport and one car behind it). Electrical socket in the carport for 110 V electric car trickle re-charging.
No smokers. Cat ok.
1 year lease with an automatic month-to-month lease renewal
4 person max occupancy
Subletting is not allowed unless approved in advance by landlord
Gardener paid by Landlord
Utilities paid by Tennant: PG&E, sewer and garbage, etc.
No smoking
Two cats allowed. Pet deposit is $100 per cat plus renter insurance to cover injury
494 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,012 sqft single-family home in Old Mountain View. It last sold for $1,597,000 on Jun 18, 2008 (34,617% above the $4,600 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $4,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 30, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,692,300, with a rent estimate of $4,285/month.
Home Details for 494 Franklin St
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Comparable Sales for 494 Franklin St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.42 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,500 | 08/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,112 sqft | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $2,636,500 | 06/18/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,487 sqft | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $2,670,000 | 05/15/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,071 sqft | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $2,600,000 | 05/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,345 sqft | |
0.64 | Single-Family Home | $1,855,000 | 10/08/25 | 2 | 1 | 942 sqft | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $2,000,000 | 03/03/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,360 sqft | |
0.67 | Single-Family Home | $1,870,000 | 12/30/25 | 2 | 1 | 874 sqft | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $2,250,000 | 02/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,056 sqft | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $3,700,000 | 09/01/26 | 2 | 3 | 2,253 sqft | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $1,575,000 | 06/23/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,080 sqft |
Nearby homes
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Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$4,285/mo
Average rent
$5.1K
$433MoM
Available listings
21
Around this home
What Locals Say about Old Mountain View
At least 66 Trulia users voted on each feature.
93 % Say there are sidewalks
91 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say parking is easy
72 % Say streets are well-lit
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
56 % Say car is needed
53 % Say kids play outside
52 % Say yards are well-kept
51 % Say it's quiet
49 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say there are community events
28 % Say there's wildlife
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Mar 30, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $4,600 |
Mar 28, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $4,600 |
Mar 10, 2021 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
Aug 7, 2019 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | $4,400 |
Aug 6, 2019 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $4,400 Price increased by 5% |
Jul 23, 2019 Source: N/A | Listed For Rent | $4,200 |
Jun 18, 2008 Source: N/A | Sold | $1,597,000 |
Apr 29, 2005 Source: N/A | Sold | $1,275,000 |
Oct 29, 2004 Source: N/A | Sold | $655,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2026 | Unavailable | $1,955,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 494 Franklin St
- What is 494 Franklin St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 494 Franklin St in Mountain View, CA is $2,692,300.
- What is the price history for 494 Franklin St?494 Franklin St in Mountain View, CA last sold for $1,597,000 in June 2008.
- 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 494 Franklin St have laundry facilities?Yes, 494 Franklin St in Mountain View, CA has in-unit laundry.
- Does 494 Franklin St have parking?Yes, 494 Franklin St in Mountain View, CA has on-site parking.
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