NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1149 Harker Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Community Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,681,000 - $5,186,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
$3,156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2021

Last sale price $4,340,000 $3,080 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,314/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Eleanor Pardee Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Location! Location! Location! Nestled in North Palo Alto's beloved Community Center neighborhood, this home offers ample privacy with walking access to downtown amenities. This property offers suburban living with a spacious backyard blessed with front and back access - perfect for building an extended living space, ADU, AND a drive- through detached garage. Old but Gold! Thoughtful appointments include newly installed luxury vinyl flooring, stainless appliances, and quartz counters. Just moments from Eleanor Pardee Park, Stanford University, and Stanford Shopping Center; well-connected to the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Seller prefers 'As is' sale. Lot Size - 7851 sqft per Realist, 7750 per County; buyers please self-verify.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Thottungal

Broker's Network License #01037641 Listed on: 11/11/2021

Broker's Network

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Buenrostro

Compass License #01733750

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,073

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 7,851 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00335059

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,073

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1802
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Embarcadero Rd to Newell Rd to Harker Ave
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site, None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding, Siding - Other, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7851
  • Parcel Number: 00335059
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 30, 2021
Sold by
Donnelly Mark Patrick and The Lawrence P Donnelly And Jo
Bought by
Wong Warwick and Wong Ngai
Seller's Agent
Paul Thottungal
Broker's Network
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Buenrostro
Compass
List Price
$3,588,888
Sold Price
$4,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$751,112
20.93%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$4,446,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.21%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,777,336
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,532,065

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Patrick Donnelly Lawrence
Bought by
Lawrence P Donnelly And Josephine M Donnelly and Donnelly Joseph
Seller's Agent
Paul Thottungal
Broker's Network
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Buenrostro
Compass
List Price
$3,588,888
Sold Price
$4,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$751,112
20.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,777,336
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,532,065

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2002
Sold by
Donnelly Lawrence P and Donnelly Josephine M
Bought by
Donnelly Lawrence P and Donnelly Josephine M
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wong Warwick $4,340,000 First American Title Company
Lawrence P Donnelly And Josephine M Donnelly -- --
Donnelly Lawrence P -- --
Donnelly Lawrence P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wong Warwick $3,000,000
Previous Owner Donnelly Lawrence P $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $4,340,000 -- --
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $4,340,000 +20.9% $3,080 / Sq Ft
11/18/2021 11/18/21 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2021 11/11/21 For Sale $3,588,888 -- $2,547 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $53,073 $4,515,336 $4,307,256 $208,080
2023 $52,300 $4,426,800 $4,222,800 $204,000
2022 $51,791 $4,340,000 $4,140,000 $200,000
2021 $1,090 $88,307 $45,217 $43,090
2020 $1,067 $87,403 $44,754 $42,649
2019 $1,055 $85,690 $43,877 $41,813
2018 $1,039 $84,011 $43,017 $40,994
2017 $1,019 $82,365 $42,174 $40,191
2016 $979 $80,751 $41,348 $39,403
2015 $969 $79,539 $40,727 $38,812
2014 $954 $77,982 $39,930 $38,052
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Thottungal

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Paul Thottungal

    Broker's Network

    (510) 673-0752

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Paul Thottungal
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  • Jennifer Buenrostro

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jennifer Buenrostro

    Compass

    (650) 224-9539

    2 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Jennifer Buenrostro
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40973914

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 003-35-059

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Community Center

1149 Harker Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1149 Harker Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 11 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $4,446,879, approximately $3,156 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1149 Harker Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Duveneck Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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