NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,298,000 - $4,060,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,738 Sq Ft
$2,089/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2024

Last sale price $3,400,000 $1,956 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,373/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Tandem Parking
  • Central Heating
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+

About This Home

As of March 2024

Great opportunity to buy a spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath house in the desirable Community Center neighborhood of Palo Alto. This special home is ready for the next owner's vision and offers a lot of potential on a nice lot. The light-filled house has curb appeal and a highly-sought after floor plan with 4 bedrooms on 1 level. The home features a formal living room with a fireplace and formal dining room with crown moldings, built-ins, and wood floors as well as a large eat-in kitchen. The rear bedrooms offer nice outlooks of the backyard. The welcoming backyard has a beautiful, majestic redwood. There is a basement accessible from the kitchen with additional storage space. The detached garage with a long driveway for additional off-street parking completes the property. By award-winning schools, Rinconada Park, Lucie Stern Community Center, Junior Museum and Zoo, Children's Theatre, Children's Library, and Art Center. Near Stanford University and many popular restaurants, cafes, and stores on University Ave. Owned and loved by the same family for over half a century. This beautiful home has period charm and character and is awaiting imagination and transformation. There are few opportunities for houses like this in such a desirable Palo Alto location. This can be your forever home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kasia Meron

Compass License #02151985 Listed on: 03/07/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Eva Stoyanov

Compass License #01395934

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Tam

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02119119

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,232

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,227

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 1,738 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Additional Features

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-43-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,232

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Laundry Features: Inside Area
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1956.27
  • Square Footage: 1738.00

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Access: Tandem
  • Parking Features: See Remarks
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: Santa Clara

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 003-43-043
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 28333333.33

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Santa Clara
  • Senior High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
Mar 22, 2024
Sold by
Libby Living Trust
Bought by
Sin Mark Kheng Yew and Lai Sook Wai
Seller's Agent
Kasia Meron
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Donna Tam
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,999,000
Sold Price
$3,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$401,000
13.37%
Total Days on Market
12
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$3,631,027

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$231,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.29%
Original Mortgage
$2,550,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,518,584
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,013,652

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2003
Sold by
Libby Ralph and Libby Jean
Bought by
Libby Ralph and Libby Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sin Mark Kheng Yew $3,400,000 First American Title
Libby Ralph -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sin Mark Kheng Yew $2,550,000
Previous Owner Libby Jean $0
Previous Owner Libby Ralph $1,207,749
Previous Owner Libby Ralph $430,000
Previous Owner Libby Ralph $100,000
Previous Owner Libby Ralph $280,000
Previous Owner Libby Ralph $100,000
Previous Owner Libby Jean A $150,000
Previous Owner Libby Ralph $36,000
Closed Patch Services Llc $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Sold $3,400,000 +13.4% $1,956 / Sq Ft
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Sale $2,999,000 -- $1,726 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $1,232 $93,709 $45,726 $47,983
2023 $1,055 $91,873 $44,830 $47,043
2022 $1,042 $90,072 $43,951 $46,121
2021 $1,021 $88,307 $43,090 $45,217
2020 $999 $87,403 $42,649 $44,754
2019 $987 $85,690 $41,813 $43,877
2018 $973 $84,011 $40,994 $43,017
2017 $956 $82,365 $40,191 $42,174
2016 $918 $80,751 $39,403 $41,348
2015 $909 $79,539 $38,812 $40,727
2014 $897 $77,982 $38,052 $39,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 424012277

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 003-43-043