1000 S California Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
955
Sq Ft
5,750
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Quartz Countertops
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Bathtub with Shower
About This Home
As of March 2025Welcome home to this delightful craftsman in the heart of College Terrace, one of Palo Alto's most prized enclaves! With 2 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 updated bathrooms, recessed lighting, wide plank engineered flooring and a beautifully renovated kitchen, you can live comfortably now or plan for your future dream home! Large backyard with a custom deck is the perfect setting for entertaining guests on warm sunny days. Detached finished garage equipped with modern automatic door and fresh epoxy flooring. Plenty of room for future addition or new build on this 5,750 sf lot (50' X 115') Walking distance from California Avenue shops, restaurants and farmers market, this unbeatable location boasts a walk score of 83 and a perfect bike score of 100, a grade worthy of admission into nearby Stanford! Close proximity to Downtown Palo Alto, Caltrain, Stanford Shopping Center, top tech employers and more! Come see this special home today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02007527 Listed on: 02/13/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,857
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 5,750 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Mudsill Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 955 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 137-04-047
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Stratello Llc
Bought by
Guadagno Jennifer Lynn and Guadagno Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Thomas Peters
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Adam Touni
Compass
List Price
$2,288,000
Sold Price
$2,770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$482,000
21.07%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$154,168
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,348,885
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,266,947
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 4, 2024
Closed on
Oct 25, 2024
Sold by
Stonestrom Family Trust and Stonestrom David A
Bought by
Stratello Llc
Seller's Agent
Erin Benford
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Peters
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Sold Price
$2,145,000
Views
1
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
117.03%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Stonestrom David A and Stonestrom Felice H
Bought by
Stonestrom David A and Stonestrom Felice H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 14, 2005
Sold by
Barron Development Properties Llc
Bought by
Fife Development Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 2002
Sold by
Stonestrom David A and Stonestrom Felice H
Bought by
Stonestrom David A and Stonestrom Felice H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 2001
Sold by
Vilkin Peter
Bought by
Barron Development Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2001
Sold by
Scott Caroline
Bought by
Barron Development Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 1994
Sold by
Stonestrom David A and Stonestrom Felice H
Bought by
Stonestrom David A and Stonestrom Felice H
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,770,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $2,145,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title Insurance Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $300,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $197,300 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | Sold | $2,770,000 | +21.1% | $2,901 / Sq Ft |
| 02/20/2025 02/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | For Sale | $2,288,000 | +6.7% | $2,396 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2024 11/04/24 | Sold | $2,145,000 | -- | $2,246 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2024 11/04/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,857 | $579,744 | $476,751 | $102,993 |
| 2023 | $6,857 | $568,377 | $467,403 | $100,974 |
| 2022 | $6,366 | $531,214 | $458,239 | $72,975 |
| 2021 | $5,970 | $498,250 | $449,254 | $48,996 |
| 2020 | $5,843 | $493,142 | $444,648 | $48,494 |
| 2019 | $6,599 | $483,474 | $435,930 | $47,544 |
| 2018 | $6,434 | $473,995 | $427,383 | $46,612 |
| 2017 | $6,318 | $464,702 | $419,003 | $45,699 |
| 2016 | $6,146 | $455,591 | $410,788 | $44,803 |
| 2015 | $6,079 | $448,749 | $404,618 | $44,131 |
| 2014 | $5,875 | $439,960 | $396,693 | $43,267 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Thomas Peters
Seller's Agent in 2025
Thomas Peters
Sereno Group
(408) 364-6374
133 Total Sales
-
Adam Touni
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Adam Touni
Compass
(650) 336-8530
16 Total Sales
-
The reSolve Group
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
The reSolve Group
Compass
(650) 683-1616
130 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Erin Benford
Sereno Group
(408) 644-5159
38 Total Sales
-
Mary Pope-Handy
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Mary Pope-Handy
Sereno Group
(408) 204-7673
43 Total Sales
-
K
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Katie Peters
Christie's Int'l Real Estate
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81993912
APN: 137-04-047
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