Seller's Agent in 2021
Harry Firestone
C. Harry Firestone, Jr., Broker
(408) 247-5220
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
1516 Ursula Way East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Estimated Value: $1,116,000 - $1,142,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,150
Sq Ft
$982/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- City Lights View
- High Ceiling
- Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Open to Family Room
About This Home
As of October 2021OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND - $100,000 Price reduction. Permitted ADU! This MUST SEE beautiful three bedroom two bath home in the heart of East Palo Alto has a brand new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that was just finalized in Nov 2020. The secondary dwelling unit is almost 500 square of lawful additional living space. Everything is brand new...the kitchen with stainless steel appliances, the bathroom with its frameless glass shower doors, brand new fixtures to match. An open family room with two bedrooms with high ceilings and concrete polished floors throughout. Enjoy living in the main house which is just minutes away from Stanford University, shops, restaurants, public transportation and all the giant social media companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Google, HP, IBM, Cisco, and all the major freeways to SFO, SJO, OAK, SF. Rent out ADU or use it as an office, up to you. Knowing that ADU was completed with permits is priceless!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
C. Harry Firestone, Jr., Broker License #00975607 Listed on: 06/11/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,289
Year Built
- 1956
Lot Details
- 5,062 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Back Yard Fenced
- Grass Covered Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- City Lights
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,150 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Family or Dining Combination
- Crawl Space
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring
- Concrete
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Dryer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient HVAC
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
- ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Thermostat
- Separate Meters
- 220 Volts
- Individual Gas Meter
- Tankless Water Heater
Additional Features
- Barbecue Area
- 498 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 11, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velasquez
Bought by
Vasquez Eliana Verenis Lopez and Hernandez Ricardo Lopez
Seller's Agent
Harry Firestone
C. Harry Firestone, Jr., Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Gonzalez
Gonzalez Properties
List Price
$1,299,999
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,999
-9.23%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$50,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.65%
Original Mortgage
$239,000
Outstanding Balance
$218,889
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$846,224
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Velazquez Mayra Asucena
Bought by
Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velazquez
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Derylo Michael
Bought by
Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velazquez
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2008
Sold by
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas
Bought by
Derylo Michael
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 10, 2007
Sold by
Granger Rosalyn
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 8, 2005
Sold by
Granger Forrest
Bought by
Granger Rosalyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 9, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Wilma M
Bought by
Granger Forrest and Granger Rosalyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 1997
Sold by
Forrest Granger and Forrest J
Bought by
Granger Forrest J and Granger Forrest
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasquez Eliana Verenis Lopez | $1,180,000 | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velazquez | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velazquez | $625,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Derylo Michael | $223,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas | $504,519 | First American Title Co | |
| Granger Rosalyn | -- | Alliance Title Company | |
| Granger Forrest | -- | Alliance Title | |
| Granger Forrest J | -- | Fidelity National Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Vasquez Eliana Verenis Lopez | $239,000 | |
| Open | Vasquez Eliana Verenis Lopez | $822,375 | |
| Previous Owner | Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velazquez | $280,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rodriguez Celestino Cesar Velazquez | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Derylo Michael | $217,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Granger Rosalyn | $460,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Granger Rosalyn | $355,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Granger Rosalyn | $285,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Granger Rosalyn | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Granger Forrest | $122,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Wilma M | $30,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2021 10/15/21 | Sold | $1,180,000 | -1.7% | $1,026 / Sq Ft |
| 09/03/2021 09/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2021 06/28/21 | Price Changed | $1,199,999 | -7.7% | $1,043 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2021 06/11/21 | For Sale | $1,299,999 | -- | $1,130 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,289 | $1,150,000 | $623,500 | $526,500 |
| 2023 | $14,289 | $1,080,000 | $586,000 | $494,000 |
| 2022 | $14,393 | $1,180,000 | $640,000 | $540,000 |
| 2021 | $12,549 | $1,014,702 | $626,423 | $388,279 |
| 2020 | $10,585 | $840,000 | $620,000 | $220,000 |
| 2019 | $4,308 | $257,422 | $173,156 | $84,266 |
| 2018 | $4,212 | $252,375 | $169,761 | $82,614 |
| 2017 | $4,071 | $247,428 | $166,433 | $80,995 |
| 2016 | $4,076 | $242,577 | $163,170 | $79,407 |
| 2015 | $4,030 | $238,935 | $160,720 | $78,215 |
| 2014 | $3,950 | $234,255 | $157,572 | $76,683 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Jaime Gonzalez
RE/MAX
(650) 779-7307
13 in this area
58 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81848464
APN: 063-102-170
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