NOT LISTED FOR SALE

114 Rinconada Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,194,000 - $4,738,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,016 Sq Ft
$1,949/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2022

Last sale price $3,185,000 $1,580 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,630/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of July 2022

Enviably set on a beautiful tree-lined street in the highly desirable Old Palo Alto neighborhood, this delightful home offers comfortable living inside the 4-bedroom, 3-bath interior. A striking fireplace with a herringbone tile surround draws your eyes to the living room highlighted by vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and hardwood-style flooring. An open plan allows a seamless flow to the gourmet kitchen that equips you with a full set of appliances, gorgeous cabinetry, and gleaming countertops extending to the island. Three tastefully tiled baths accommodate the bedrooms, two with a shower/tub combo and the other with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Outside, a covered patio overlooks your secluded, fully fenced backyard. You'll also have a laundry/mudroom with storage. This residence's ideal location is near California Ave restaurants, shopping, parks, Farmer's Market, Stanford University, and outstanding Palo Alto schools. Come take a tour to experience it all for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Buecheler

Compass License #01859485 Listed on: 05/19/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Huy Vu

Redfin License #02018840

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,168

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,016 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,168

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 97
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2016
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2016
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced, Gate, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2022
Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Swezey Rory D and Swezey Lisa S
Bought by
Bell Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Lori Buecheler
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Huy Vu
Redfin
List Price
$3,298,000
Sold Price
$3,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$113,000
-3.43%
Current Estimated Value
$3,928,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$743,924
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$2,548,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,427,858
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,501,066

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Swezey Rory D and Rock Lisa S
Bought by
Swezey Rory D and Rock Lisa S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1996
Sold by
Roberts Donna Jones
Bought by
Swezey Rory D and Rock Lisa S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
8.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1996
Sold by
Roberts Larry James
Bought by
Roberts Donna Jones

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
8.42%
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
Bell Living Trust $3,185,000 Chicago Title
Swezey Rory D -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Swezey Rory D $365,000 First American Title Guarant
Roberts Donna Jones -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bell Living Trust $2,548,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $1,301,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $1,150,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory $955,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $700,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $100,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $352,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $216,000
Previous Owner Swezey Rory D $292,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Sold $3,185,000 -3.4% $1,580 / Sq Ft
06/11/2022 06/11/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Sale $3,298,000 -- $1,636 / 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
2025 $39,168 $3,313,674 $3,121,200 $192,474
2024 $39,168 $3,248,700 $3,060,000 $188,700
2023 $38,594 $3,185,000 $3,000,000 $185,000
2022 $8,575 $645,108 $460,419 $184,689
2021 $8,403 $632,460 $451,392 $181,068
2020 $8,242 $625,976 $446,764 $179,212
2019 $8,146 $613,703 $438,004 $175,699
2018 $7,937 $601,670 $429,416 $172,254
2017 $7,795 $589,874 $420,997 $168,877
2016 $7,585 $578,309 $412,743 $165,566
2015 $7,504 $569,624 $406,544 $163,080
2014 $7,277 $558,467 $398,581 $159,886
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lori Buecheler

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lori Buecheler

    Compass

    (650) 387-2716

    14 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Lori Buecheler
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  • Huy Vu

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Huy Vu

    Redfin

    (650) 454-8500

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Huy Vu
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81892509

MLSListings

APN: 124-19-002

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

114 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 114 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 19 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,928,924, approximately $1,948 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 114 Rinconada 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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