$6,505,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2019
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,384 Sq Ft
9,849 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,208 Per Sq Ft

26% Below List Price

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Skyline View
  • Deck
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Eleanor Pardee Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Located in the prestigious Community Center neighborhood of Palo Alto, this elegant 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home resides on a lot of 9,847 square feet (per city). Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined avenue, this home offers peace and solitude. Inside, youll find gorgeous Brazilian cherry floors, smart home automation with whole house audio, large entertainment room with surround sound system, wine cellar, chefs kitchen, and more. The backyard is ideal for entertaining with a Viking grill, wood-burning fireplace, and large sport court fit for basketball and volleyball. In this prime location, youll be minutes away from two of Palo Altos best parks, Lucie Stern Community Center, and downtown. Children can attend excellent schools such as Duveneck Elementary (#2 Elementary School in California), Jordan Middle (#4 Middle School in California), and Palo Alto High (#5 High School in California) (buyer to verify eligibility).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006 Listed on: 07/11/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006 Listed on: 07/11/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $89,385

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 9,849 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,384 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-36-054

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$89,385

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 17
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5384
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 5384
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Library, Office Area, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Gate, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connections - LESS than 500 feet away, Sump Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-36-054
  • Lot Acres: 0.2261
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9847.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9847.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Whole House Fan

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Duveneck Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2018
Closed on
Dec 11, 2018
Sold by
Wittman Vanessa Ames and Wittman Family Trust
Bought by
Thaw Jonathan and Owen Rachel
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
List Price
$8,788,000
Sold Price
$6,505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,283,000
-25.98%
Current Estimated Value
$8,931,806

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,426,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$3,354,995
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2015
Sold by
Wittman Drew Michael and Wittman Vanessa Ames
Bought by
Wittman Vanessa Ames

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2014
Sold by
Wittman Vanessa A and Wittman Drew
Bought by
Wittman Vanessa Ames

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,888,372
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Thaw/Owen Trust
Bought by
1321 Harker Ave Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,515,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2012
Closed on
Apr 2, 2012
Sold by
Sohn Young K and Sohn Marcy Yanta
Bought by
Wittman Vanessa A and Wittman Drew
Seller's Agent
Ken Deleon
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Wilson Roberts
Compass
List Price
$5,398,000
Sold Price
$5,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$152,000
2.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2002
Sold by
R&M Properties Llc
Bought by
Sohn Young K and Sohn Mary Yanta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,087,500
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2000
Sold by
Macfarland Frank C Trustee
Bought by
R&M Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Interest Rate
8.24%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,505,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $7,525,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $5,549,750 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $698,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,354,995 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,888,372 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $4,515,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $2,087,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $2,087,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $2,980,000 Construction
Previous Owner $945,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Sold $7,525,000 -5.8% $1,398 / Sq Ft
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2023 06/21/23 For Sale $7,988,000 +22.8% $1,484 / Sq Ft
01/16/2019 01/16/19 Sold $6,505,000 -6.9% $1,208 / Sq Ft
12/09/2018 12/09/18 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2018 11/07/18 Price Changed $6,988,000 -4.1% $1,298 / Sq Ft
09/19/2018 09/19/18 Price Changed $7,288,000 -8.8% $1,354 / Sq Ft
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Price Changed $7,988,000 -9.1% $1,484 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Sale $8,788,000 +58.3% $1,632 / Sq Ft
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Sold $5,550,000 +2.8% $1,031 / Sq Ft
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2012 03/21/12 For Sale $5,398,000 -- $1,003 / 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
2024 $89,385 $7,525,000 $5,500,000 $2,025,000
2023 $83,244 $6,974,673 $4,830,270 $2,144,403
2022 $82,298 $6,837,915 $4,735,559 $2,102,356
2021 $80,678 $6,703,839 $4,642,705 $2,061,134
2020 $78,980 $6,635,100 $4,595,100 $2,040,000
2019 $75,163 $6,249,211 $4,109,843 $2,139,368
2018 $73,063 $6,126,678 $4,029,258 $2,097,420
2017 $71,785 $6,006,548 $3,950,253 $2,056,295
2016 $69,916 $5,888,774 $3,872,798 $2,015,976
2015 $69,167 $5,800,320 $3,814,625 $1,985,695
2014 $67,946 $5,686,700 $3,739,902 $1,946,798
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81713933

MLSListings

APN: 003-36-054