Seller's Agent in 2021
Brian Chancellor
Sereno Group
(650) 303-5511
11 in this area
89 Total Sales
1031 Fife Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301
Crescent Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $3,762,200 - $4,423,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,660
Sq Ft
$2,433/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Skyline View
- Contemporary Architecture
- Marble Flooring
- Addison Elementary School Rated A+
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
About This Home
As of March 2021Light-filled three bedroom, two bathroom in Crescent Park with transitional design combining todays best modern conveniences with designer details honoring its original traditional roots. The heart of the home is a vaulted-ceiling great room with open-concept dining and bar area, a Chefs dream kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and an oversized island, a dining area with custom bar and U-line fridge, a formal living room with a reading nook, and a family room with glass doors that dramatically extend the living space outside to a wonderful rear patio and yard. The primary bedroom suite has a gorgeous bay window seat, tray ceiling, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom. Lovely andeco-conscious landscaping surrounds the 1,660 sq. ft. home thats perfectly situated on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. Fantastic location close to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford, and parks. Excellent schools: Addison Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01174998 Listed on: 03/04/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office License #00000000
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $39,830
Year Built
- 1954
Lot Details
- 5,049 Sq Ft Lot
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,660 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights in Kitchen
- Double Pane Windows
- Bay Window
- Mud Room
- Great Room
- Dining Area
- Skyline Views
- Crawl Space
- Monitored
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Kitchen Island
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
- Marble
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Dual Flush Toilets
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Thermostat
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2022
Sold by
Scott Joachim
Bought by
Sj Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
Mar 16, 2021
Sold by
Payne Ryan Patrick and Payne Ann Pickard
Bought by
Joachim Scott
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,462,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-1.07%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%
Original Mortgage
$3,115,903
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Joachim Amy
Bought by
Joachim Scott
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,462,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-1.07%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,115,903
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 26, 2015
Closed on
Apr 9, 2015
Sold by
Lambie Richard H
Bought by
Payne Ryan Patrick and Payne Ann Pickard
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Woods
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,095,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$655,000
31.26%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 20, 2007
Sold by
Nicholas Clarence G
Bought by
Nicholas Clarence G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,185
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 2006
Sold by
Nicholas Clarence G
Bought by
Nicholas Clarence G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2005
Sold by
Nicholas Clarence G
Bought by
Nicholas Clarence G
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 1998
Sold by
Clarence Nicholas
Bought by
Nicholas Gladys M and Nicholas Clarence G
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sj Family Trust | -- | Venable Llp | |
| Joachim Scott | $3,462,500 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Joachim Scott | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Payne Ryan Patrick | $2,750,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Nicholas Clarence G | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Nicholas Clarence G | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Nicholas Clarence G | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Nicholas Clarence G | -- | -- | |
| Nicholas Gladys M | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Joachim Scott | $3,115,903 | |
| Previous Owner | Payne Ryan Patrick | $740,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Payne Ryan Patrick | $736,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Payne Ryan Patrick | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Nicholas Clarence G | $544,185 | |
| Previous Owner | Nicholas Clarence G | $205,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Nicholas Clarence | $58,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Nicholas Clarence | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2021 03/29/21 | Sold | $3,462,500 | -1.1% | $2,086 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2021 03/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/04/2021 03/04/21 | For Sale | $3,500,000 | +27.3% | $2,108 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2015 04/15/15 | Sold | $2,750,000 | +31.3% | $1,808 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2015 04/01/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2015 03/26/15 | For Sale | $2,095,000 | -- | $1,377 / Sq Ft |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,830 | $3,747,920 | $3,206,704 | $541,216 |
| 2024 | $39,830 | $3,305,000 | $2,827,700 | $477,300 |
| 2023 | $39,656 | $3,275,000 | $2,802,000 | $473,000 |
| 2022 | $43,022 | $3,531,750 | $3,021,750 | $510,000 |
| 2021 | $37,625 | $3,080,193 | $2,720,293 | $359,900 |
| 2020 | $36,761 | $3,048,610 | $2,692,400 | $356,210 |
| 2019 | $36,356 | $2,988,834 | $2,639,608 | $349,226 |
| 2018 | $35,350 | $2,930,230 | $2,587,851 | $342,379 |
| 2017 | $34,729 | $2,872,775 | $2,537,109 | $335,666 |
| 2016 | $33,627 | $2,799,937 | $2,487,362 | $312,575 |
| 2015 | $1,026 | $77,418 | $36,691 | $40,727 |
| 2014 | $955 | $75,903 | $35,973 | $39,930 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brian Chancellor
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2021
RECIP
Out of Area Office
-
Leslie Woods
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Leslie Woods
Sereno Group
(650) 796-9580
1 in this area
67 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81832582
APN: 003-21-053
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