$731,250
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

1285 Cypress St East Palo Alto, CA 94303

2 Beds
1 Bath
810 Sq Ft
6,347 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$903 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover exceptional potential at 1285 Cypress St! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 810 sq ft of living space on a spacious 6,347 sq ft lot. Ideal for investors and contractors, the property requires complete rehabilitation and will not qualify for conventional financing. Positioned uniquely at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with no neighbors on one side, this property backs directly to beautiful bay front open space. Just steps away, enjoy scenic walks on the bay front trail, and take advantage of nearby Martin Luther King Park and the East Palo Alto Charter School within easy walking distance. Original hardwood floors add charm and character, awaiting transformation into your dream home or investment. The expansive lot offers plenty of room to expand or add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), maximizing future value and functionality. Seize this incredible opportunity to create something extraordinary!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Manley

Perkins Real Estate Inc. License #01396369 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Lin

License #02091737

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,235

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,347 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Views
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 063383200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,235

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Gardens
  • Directions: Pulgas/Cypress
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Washer, In Kitchen
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6347
  • Parcel Number: 063383200

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Wardell Investments Llc and 1170 Payne Llc
Bought by
Lili Tong Revocable Living Trust and Tong
Seller's Agent
David Manley
Perkins Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Lin
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$731,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,750
-2.37%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-46.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
Tonini Carlene Rae
Bought by
1170 Payne Llc and Wardell Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1998
Sold by
Augelio Richard and Augello Rebecca
Bought by
Boutacoff Eric and Tonini Carlene Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $731,500 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $580,000 Stewart Title Of California
Gift Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $522,000 Construction
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $731,250 -2.4% $903 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $749,000 -- $925 / 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
2025 $4,235 $230,412 $116,529 $113,883
2023 $4,235 $221,466 $112,005 $109,461
2022 $3,891 $217,124 $109,809 $107,315
2021 $3,808 $212,867 $107,656 $105,211
2020 $3,736 $210,686 $106,553 $104,133
2019 $3,741 $206,556 $104,464 $102,092
2018 $3,655 $202,507 $102,416 $100,091
2017 $3,535 $198,537 $100,408 $98,129
2016 $3,548 $194,645 $98,440 $96,205
2015 $3,511 $191,722 $96,962 $94,760
2014 $3,442 $187,967 $95,063 $92,904
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41100472

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 063-383-200