228 Union Ave, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
About This Home
Welcome to 228 Union Ave, an exceptional duplex opportunity in the heart of Los Gatos. Each unit offers an inviting blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor living, making this a perfect property for both investors and owner-occupants alike. Both residences feature well designed layouts, abundant natural light, and generous living spaces. Each unit enjoys its own large private backyard, ideal for entertaining, gardening, relaxing, or creating the outdoor space of your dreams. Properties with this level of outdoor usability are truly rare in Los Gatos. With its prime location just minutes from top rated Los Gatos schools, shopping, dining, and major commute routes, this duplex delivers convenience and long term value. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, expand your portfolio, or add additional income potential, the possibilities are endless. Dont miss the chance to own a versatile duplex with fantastic outdoor amenities in one of Silicon Valleys most desirable communities.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Materials
- Foundation: Sealed Crawl space
- Roof: RolledHotMop
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex,Residential Income
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Features
- Door features: Other
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air Gas
- Cooling features: Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,974
- Total interior livable area: 1,974 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 52744008
- Zoning: RD
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 7,038 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $11,114 | $133,368 |
| Home Insurance * | $193 | $2,316 |
| Property Taxes | $2,395 | $28,740 |
| Electricity | $423 | $5,079 |
| Total | $14,125 | $169,500 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000 |
| 2022-04-19 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-14 | Price change | $3,495 |
| 2022-04-11 | Listed for rent | $3,695 |
| 2017-12-29 | Listing removed | $3,180 |
| 2017-12-21 | Price change | $3,180 |
| 2017-11-21 | Listed for rent | $3,300 |
| 2017-11-07 | Sold | $1,400,000 |
| 2013-10-31 | Sold | $865,000 |
| 2013-10-01 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
| 2013-09-25 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2013-09-04 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
| 2013-09-03 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2013-08-13 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
| 2013-08-09 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
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