1046 Harker Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301
Community Center NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $5,004,819 - $5,723,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,903
Sq Ft
$1,852/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Craftsman Architecture
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of March 2013This peaceful 3 bedroom 3 bath home is situated in a quiet community center location. The home is open with plenty of space for comfortable family living. Formal dining room, master suite w/private balcony and spa like bathroom. Family kitchen and family room open to deck with secluded yard.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
R. Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #00640599 Listed on: 02/12/2013
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,640
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- Fenced
- Level Lot
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,903 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Sewer Within 50 Feet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 003-44-022
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2024
Sold by
Pillai Nisha Sivasankara
Bought by
Nisha Pillai Revocable Trust and Pillai
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 2024
Sold by
Pilla Sitaram and Pilla Nisha
Bought by
Pillai Nisha Sivasankara and Iyer Sitaram Subramanian
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 12, 2013
Closed on
Mar 18, 2013
Sold by
Iyer Sitaram and Pillai Nisha Sivasankara
Bought by
Iyer Sitaram and Pillai Nisha Sivasankara
Seller's Agent
R. Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Arti Miglani
Compass
List Price
$2,795,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,200,000
Interest Rate
2.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 12, 2013
Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Melcher Thomas and Ruwart Sharon
Bought by
Iyer Sitaram and Pillai Nisha Sivasankara
Seller's Agent
R. Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Arti Miglani
Compass
List Price
$2,795,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,200,000
Interest Rate
2.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2003
Sold by
Melcher Tom and Ruwart Sharon
Bought by
Melcher Thomas and Ruwart Sharon
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 28, 1997
Sold by
Melcher Thomas A and Ruwart Sharon E
Bought by
Melcher Tom and Ruwart Sharon
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
Shelling Claus H
Bought by
Melcher Thomas A and Ruwart Sharon E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$926,250
Interest Rate
7.34%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisha Pillai Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Pillai Nisha Sivasankara | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Pillai Nisha Sivasankara | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Iyer Sitaram | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Iyer Sitaram | $3,300,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Melcher Thomas | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Melcher Thomas | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Melcher Tom | -- | -- | |
| Melcher Thomas A | $1,235,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Iyer Sitaram | $1,497,740 | |
| Previous Owner | Iyer Sitaram | $2,200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Thomas | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Thomas | $900,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Thomas | $900,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Tom | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Tom | $903,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Tom | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melcher Thomas A | $926,250 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2013 03/26/13 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2013 02/21/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/12/2013 02/12/13 | For Sale | $2,795,000 | -- | $963 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,640 | $1,933,331 | $1,463,703 | $469,628 |
| 2023 | $23,290 | $1,895,423 | $1,435,003 | $460,420 |
| 2022 | $23,017 | $1,858,259 | $1,406,866 | $451,393 |
| 2021 | $22,562 | $1,821,824 | $1,379,281 | $442,543 |
| 2020 | $22,100 | $1,803,145 | $1,365,139 | $438,006 |
| 2019 | $21,853 | $1,767,790 | $1,338,372 | $429,418 |
| 2018 | $21,257 | $1,733,129 | $1,312,130 | $420,999 |
| 2017 | $20,882 | $1,699,147 | $1,286,402 | $412,745 |
| 2016 | $20,333 | $1,665,831 | $1,261,179 | $404,652 |
| 2015 | $20,132 | $1,640,809 | $1,242,235 | $398,574 |
| 2014 | $19,701 | $1,608,669 | $1,217,902 | $390,767 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
R. Brendan Leary
Sereno Group
-
Arti Miglani
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Arti Miglani
Compass
(650) 804-6942
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81304239
APN: 003-44-022
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