NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1238 Saratoga Ave East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Estimated Value: $889,000 - $1,027,236

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,020 Sq Ft
$925/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2015

Last sale price $615,000 $603 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,009/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
  • Tile Flooring
  • Satellite Dish

About This Home

As of July 2015

This stunning property boasts a bright & open floor plan w/ large living room that flows into a beautiful updated kitchen w/ granite counter tops & breakfast nook. A spacious private yard makes entertaining family & friends easy. Office w/ closet could easily be converted to additional bedroom, updated floors & lots of additional storage makes this home attractive for any family or investment. Central location allows for easy access to commute, a stone's throw from Facebook, minutes to downtown Palo Alto.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Graeham Watts

Intero Real Estate Services License #01466876 Listed on: 06/09/2015

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Tang

Intero Real Estate Services License #01956264

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,407

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R10006

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-115-200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,407

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1020
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R10006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1020
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 062-115-200
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5800.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
Zhang Xudong
Bought by
Zhang Xudong
Current Estimated Value
$943,809

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2024
Sold by
Shi Lili
Bought by
Zhang Xudong

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Clark Karen and Singh Harjit
Bought by
Zhang Xudong and Shi Lili
Seller's Agent
Graeham Watts
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Tang
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$558,888
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,112
10.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.66%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2010
Sold by
Dds Elite Investments 88
Bought by
Clark Karen and Singh Harjit

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,740
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2010
Sold by
Lutui Luisa L
Bought by
Dds Elite Investments 88
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
Zhang Xudong -- None Listed On Document
Zhang Xudong -- None Listed On Document
Zhang Xudong -- None Listed On Document
Zhang Xudong $615,000 Old Republic Title Company
Clark Karen $289,000 Fidelity National Title
Dds Elite Investments 88 $220,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zhang Xudong $417,000
Previous Owner Zhang Xudong $417,000
Previous Owner Zhang Xudong $417,000
Previous Owner Clark Karen $276,740
Previous Owner Lutui Siuta H $520,000
Previous Owner Lutui Siuta H $65,000
Previous Owner Lutui Siuta H $336,000
Previous Owner Lutui Siuta H $370,000
Previous Owner Lutui Siuti $277,000
Previous Owner Lutui Siuti $25,000
Previous Owner Lutui Siuta H $153,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2015 07/23/15 Sold $615,000 +10.0% $603 / Sq Ft
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2015 06/09/15 For Sale $558,888 -- $548 / 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 $10,407 $728,028 $591,896 $136,132
2023 $10,407 $699,760 $568,913 $130,847
2022 $9,685 $686,040 $557,758 $128,282
2021 $9,474 $672,589 $546,822 $125,767
2020 $9,312 $665,694 $541,216 $124,478
2019 $9,289 $652,642 $530,604 $122,038
2018 $9,093 $639,846 $520,200 $119,646
2017 $8,739 $627,300 $510,000 $117,300
2016 $8,636 $615,000 $500,000 $115,000
2015 $5,188 $308,072 $154,036 $154,036
2014 $5,038 $302,038 $151,019 $151,019
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Graeham Watts

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Graeham Watts

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 308-4727

    58 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Graeham Watts
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jessica Tang

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81469554

MLSListings

APN: 062-115-200

California San Mateo County East Palo Alto 94303

1238 Saratoga Ave, East Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1238 Saratoga Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 09 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $943,809, approximately $925 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 1238 Saratoga Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Belle Haven Elementary School, Menlo-Atherton High School, and KIPP Valiant Community Prep.

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