542 Mountain View Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
Shoreline West- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 260 sqft
Studio
1 Bath
260 sqft
Local Information
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Description
Historic studio-type Tiny House in prime Mountain View location for rent by owner. Perfect for work-from-home, totally private and safe. Newly restored & updated. THIS UNUSUAL LITTLE HOUSE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE--PLEASE READ THE LISTING!
Just 260 square feet, thoughtfully designed for efficiency, comfort & privacy. RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES (gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage). Fiber installed. Unfurnished.
Desirable neighborhood is quiet and friendly. Walk to Castro St. restaurants & shops, CalTrain, Eagle Park & pool, library, Google shuttle, El Camino bus.
One main room (can be divided into two spaces). New hand-laid oak floors; LED lighting & ceiling fan. Large armoire for clothes & storage.
All-new kitchen: granite & tile, custom cabinets, gas stove, new refrigerator, disposal.
European-style tiled bathroom with custom shower & fixtures.
Separate laundry room with full-size washer/gas dryer, and storage shelves.
Flagstone entry & back patio (10x15 ft.), both fenced for privacy.
One off-street parking space. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. First month rent plus $2100 security deposit to move in. AGAIN, THIS IS A "TINY" HOUSE, PLEASE READ THE LISTING CAREFULLY!
RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES (gas, electric, water, garbage, sewer) & landscaping. Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. One off-street parking space.
Just 260 square feet, thoughtfully designed for efficiency, comfort & privacy. RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES (gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage). Fiber installed. Unfurnished.
Desirable neighborhood is quiet and friendly. Walk to Castro St. restaurants & shops, CalTrain, Eagle Park & pool, library, Google shuttle, El Camino bus.
One main room (can be divided into two spaces). New hand-laid oak floors; LED lighting & ceiling fan. Large armoire for clothes & storage.
All-new kitchen: granite & tile, custom cabinets, gas stove, new refrigerator, disposal.
European-style tiled bathroom with custom shower & fixtures.
Separate laundry room with full-size washer/gas dryer, and storage shelves.
Flagstone entry & back patio (10x15 ft.), both fenced for privacy.
One off-street parking space. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. First month rent plus $2100 security deposit to move in. AGAIN, THIS IS A "TINY" HOUSE, PLEASE READ THE LISTING CAREFULLY!
RENT INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES (gas, electric, water, garbage, sewer) & landscaping. Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. One off-street parking space.
542 Mountain View Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 260 sqft single-family home in Shoreline West, built in 1927. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2020 with an asking price of $2,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 1, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,724/month.
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Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 542 Mountain View Ave
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Year Built Year Built: 1927 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Interior Details Types of Rooms: Master BathCeiling Fan |
Appliances & Utilities DisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street |
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Lot Area: 7500 sqft |
Price History for 542 Mountain View Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/01/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 11/11/2020 | $2,100 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 10/31/2020 | $2,150 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 10/21/2020 | $2,200 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 01/13/2020 | $2,200 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 11/23/2019 | $2,200 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
Market trends in Mountain View
Last updated May 2026
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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2020 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $40,975 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 542 Mountain View Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $2,340,000 | 08/18/25 | 2 | 1 | 894 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $2,000,000 | 03/03/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,360 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $2,636,500 | 06/18/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,487 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $1,640,000 | 07/09/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,155 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $3,298,000 | 05/27/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,513 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $1,224,500 | 12/18/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,237 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $2,250,000 | 02/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,056 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $2,600,000 | 05/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,345 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $2,705,000 | 09/08/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,489 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $2,550,000 | 06/25/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,650 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 542 Mountain View Ave.
What Locals Say about Shoreline West
At least 39 Trulia users voted on each feature.
90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
88 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
74 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say streets are well-lit
70 % Say parking is easy
65 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say car is needed
54 % Say yards are well-kept
54 % Say there are community events
51 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
35 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
27 % Say there's wildlife
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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