NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,910,000 - $2,298,560

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,646 Sq Ft
$1,251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2019

Last sale price $2,175,000 $1,321 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,515/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Granite Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Hopkins Creekside Park

About This Home

As of June 2019

Downtown Palo Alto Living at its Best! This tastefully remodeled 2+ bedroom and 2.5 bathroom townhouse offers a private Zen-like retreat. With an abundance of natural light, quality finishes and a private professionally landscaped yard, this two-story end-unit is move-in ready. Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Spacious living room with built-in cabinetry and gas fireplace. Two master suites - both en-suite bathrooms have new modern vanities and tile flooring. Separate office or nursery. Professionally designed garden with Connecticut bluestone patio, and exotic Ipe wood fence. Additional features include: dual-pane windows, A/C, freshly painted interior, bamboo hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, inside laundry and two designated parking spaces. Enjoy the conveniences of living in downtown Palo Alto close to parks, Caltrain, shops & dining, Stanford University and commute routes while still living in a tranquil setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Umang Sanchorawala

Compass License #01471341 Listed on: 05/30/2019

Compass

Co-Listed By

Denise Simons

Compass License #01376733

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Carlson

Intero Real Estate Services License #00906274

Intero Real Estate Services

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,826

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 749

HOA Fees

  • $917 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,646 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Solar Heated Pool

Additional Features

  • 749 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-45-005

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, water / sewer
  • 8 Units
  • Kane Property Management Inc. Association
  • Built by Leicester Square

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Community Storage Space
  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,826

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$917 per month

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions
  • Age: 43
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 7
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 8
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1646
  • Complex Name: Leicester Square
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1646
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Granite, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Community Facility, Heated - Solar, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Solar
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, On Street
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 917
  • HOA Amenities: Additional Storage, Community Pool, Community Security Gate
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Kane Property Management Inc.
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-45-005
  • Lot Acres: 0.0172
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 750.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Addison Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2024
Sold by
Balkovich Laura
Bought by
Laura Balkovich Living Trust and Balkovich
Current Estimated Value
$2,058,640

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2019
Closed on
Jun 4, 2019
Sold by
Newlands Yinghui Gu and Newlands Murray Ross
Bought by
Balkovich Laura
Seller's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Carlson
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$177,000
8.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.88%
Original Mortgage
$870,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2016
Sold by
Newlands Yinghui Gu and Gu Yinghui
Bought by
Newlands Yinghui Ga and Newlands Murray Ross

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2015
Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Newlands Murray
Bought by
Gu Yinghui
Seller's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
4.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.59%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
2.4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2015
Closed on
Nov 23, 2015
Sold by
Pereira Ana Maria and Pereira Fernando C N
Bought by
Gu Yinghui
Seller's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
4.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
2.4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2012
Closed on
Feb 21, 2012
Sold by
Friedlander Frank
Bought by
Carvalho Ana Maria Pereira F and Pereira Fernando C N
Seller's Agent
Suzie Provo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
10.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2010
Sold by
Friedlander Frank and Friedlander Margaret E
Bought by
Friedlander Frank

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Friedlander Margaret E
Bought by
Friedlander Frank

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2002
Sold by
Fazzino Annette Evans
Bought by
Fazzino Gary P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Laura Balkovich Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Balkovich Laura $2,175,000 Chicago Title Company
Newlands Yinghui Ga -- None Available
Gu Yinghui -- Old Republic Title Company
Gu Yinghui $1,765,000 Old Republic Title Company
Carvalho Ana Maria Pereira F $1,099,750 Chicago Title Company
Friedlander Frank -- None Available
Friedlander Frank -- Chicago Title
Friedlander Margaret E -- Chicago Title
Friedlander Frank -- Chicago Title
Fazzino Gary P -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Newlands Yinghui Gu $870,000
Previous Owner Gu Yinghui $1,000,000
Previous Owner Gu Yinghui $750,000
Previous Owner Friedlander Frank $200,000
Previous Owner Friedlander Frank $650,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary P $544,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary P $100,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary $68,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary P $544,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary P $200,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary P $260,000
Previous Owner Fazzino Gary P $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2019 06/17/19 Sold $2,175,000 +8.9% $1,321 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2019 05/30/19 For Sale $1,998,000 +13.2% $1,214 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Sold $1,765,000 +4.1% $1,072 / Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 For Sale $1,695,000 +54.1% $1,030 / Sq Ft
02/23/2012 02/23/12 Sold $1,100,000 +10.6% $668 / Sq Ft
02/10/2012 02/10/12 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2012 01/25/12 For Sale $995,000 -- $604 / 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 $28,826 $2,426,248 $1,213,124 $1,213,124
2024 $28,826 $2,378,676 $1,189,338 $1,189,338
2023 $28,400 $2,332,036 $1,166,018 $1,166,018
2022 $28,072 $2,286,310 $1,143,155 $1,143,155
2021 $27,519 $2,241,482 $1,120,741 $1,120,741
2020 $26,951 $2,218,500 $1,109,250 $1,109,250
2019 $23,148 $1,873,032 $936,516 $936,516
2018 $22,517 $1,836,306 $918,153 $918,153
2017 $22,122 $1,800,300 $900,150 $900,150
2016 $21,542 $1,765,000 $882,500 $882,500
2015 $14,308 $1,149,610 $574,805 $574,805
2014 $13,971 $1,127,092 $563,546 $563,546
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81754228

MLSListings

APN: 120-45-005