NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1118 Harker Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Community Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,081,468 - $5,263,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,057 Sq Ft
$2,250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2012

Last sale price $2,415,000 $1,174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,671/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Eichler Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2012

One of Joseph Eichler's last projects with color consultation with Eichler himself and landscaping by legendary designer Mary Gordon. The newer kitchen was sensitively designed to fit with the original architecture. This lovely 4-bedroom atrium home is ready for new owners to move in and experience the joys of Eichler living in Community Center. Walk to Lucie Stern, Rinconada Park and downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucy Berman

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01413627 Listed on: 10/03/2012

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Foy

Midtown Realty License #00849721

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Flag Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,057 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-44-067

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,287

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler
  • Age: 39
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1174.04
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2057
  • Builder Architect: Eichler
  • Barclay Horizontal: 10
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 84
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 10
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: B4
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2057
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Foam, Metal
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Flag Lot
  • Parcel Number: 003-44-067
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1067.09
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8750.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8750.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8750.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Per Owner

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Walter Hays Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2012
Closed on
Oct 17, 2012
Sold by
Christiansen Robert Lorenz and Christiansen Susan Putnam
Bought by
Hallewell Robert and Lu Hongmei
Seller's Agent
Lucy Berman
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$220,000
10.02%
Current Estimated Value
$4,714,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,299,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1995
Sold by
Christiansen Robert L and Christiansen Susan P
Bought by
Christiansen Robert Lorenz and Christiansen Susan Putnam
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hallewell Robert $2,414,750 Chicago Title Company
Christiansen Robert Lorenz -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Christiansen Robert Lorenz $400,000
Previous Owner Christiansen Robert Lorenz $102,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Sold $2,415,000 +10.0% $1,174 / Sq Ft
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2012 10/03/12 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $1,067 / Sq Ft
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 $34,287 $2,915,577 $2,656,017 $259,560
2023 $33,787 $2,858,410 $2,603,939 $254,471
2022 $33,403 $2,802,364 $2,552,882 $249,482
2021 $32,744 $2,747,417 $2,502,826 $244,591
2020 $32,884 $2,719,247 $2,477,163 $242,084
2019 $32,521 $2,665,930 $2,428,592 $237,338
2018 $31,623 $2,613,658 $2,380,973 $232,685
2017 $31,067 $2,562,411 $2,334,288 $228,123
2016 $30,254 $2,512,168 $2,288,518 $223,650
2015 $29,959 $2,474,434 $2,254,143 $220,291
2014 $29,370 $2,425,964 $2,209,988 $215,976
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lucy Berman

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Tim Foy

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Tim Foy

    Midtown Realty

    (650) 387-5078

    2 in this area

    95 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81236486

MLSListings

APN: 003-44-067

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Community Center

1118 Harker Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1118 Harker Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 03 October 2012 and is currently estimated at $4,627,867, approximately $2,249 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 1118 Harker Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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