$2,145,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2024

1000 S California Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
955 Sq Ft
5,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,246 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1-Story Property
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2025

Sold off-market. This listing is for comparative purposes only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Benford

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01372912 Listed on: 11/04/2024

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Mary Pope-Handy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01153805

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Peters

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02007527

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,857

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Mudsill Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 955 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-04-047

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,857

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 100
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 955
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 955
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Mudsill
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137-04-047
  • Lot Acres: 0.1320
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5750.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

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
$2,632,844

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$137,156
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
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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

Source: Public Records

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

    Thomas Peters
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  • Adam Touni

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Adam Touni

    Compass

    (650) 336-8530

    16 Total Sales

    Adam Touni
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  • The reSolve Group

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    The reSolve Group

    Compass

    (650) 683-1616

    130 Total Sales

    The reSolve Group
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  • Erin Benford

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Erin Benford

    Sereno Group

    (408) 644-5159

    38 Total Sales

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  • Mary Pope-Handy

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Mary Pope-Handy

    Sereno Group

    (408) 204-7673

    42 Total Sales

    Mary Pope-Handy
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81985701

MLSListings

APN: 137-04-047

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94304

1000 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1000 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and is currently priced at $2,145,000, approximately $2,246 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1000 S California Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Escondido Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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