NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1525 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,724,000 - $3,026,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,458 Sq Ft
$1,965/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2013

Last sale price $1,375,000 $943 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,423/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2013

This Charming 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Spanish Bungalow boasts an Updated Eat in Kitchen, Hardwood Floors,Air Conditioning,Plantation shutters and most of the windows are double paned.Well maintained and close to everything. Borders South Gate, Palo Alto High, Town and Country Shopping Center,Walk or bike to Stanford. Location ,Location,Location

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Marshall

Coldwell Banker License #01386617 Listed on: 07/14/2013

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

John Alexander

Coldwell Banker License #00938234

Coldwell Banker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,424

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,458 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-24-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,424

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Age: 75
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 943.07
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1458
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: J6
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1458
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Foundation Pillars
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 124-24-023
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 877.23
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5250.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5250.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5250.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight Tube(s), Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2013
Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Liebes Liebes Dale E Dale E and Liebes Stephen C
Bought by
Orion Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
John Marshall
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
John Alexander
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$1,279,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$96,000
7.51%
Current Estimated Value
$3,068,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,693,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$140,621
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,023,284

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2009
Sold by
Liebes Liebes Dale E Dale E and Liebes Stephen C
Bought by
Liebes Dale E and Dale E Liebes Survivors Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2003
Sold by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E
Bought by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$353,000
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2002
Sold by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E
Bought by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E
Bought by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
6.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2001
Sold by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E
Bought by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1996
Sold by
Neben Bruce S and Neben Susan Krome
Bought by
Liebes Stephen C and Liebes Dale E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1994
Sold by
Neben Bruce S
Bought by
Neben Bruce S and Neben Susan Krome

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$43,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Orion Properties Llc $1,375,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Liebes Dale E -- None Available
Liebes Stephen C -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Liebes Stephen C -- --
Liebes Stephen C -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Liebes Stephen C -- --
Liebes Stephen C $296,000 Chicago Title Co
Neben Bruce S -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orion Properties Llc $500,000
Previous Owner Liebes Stephen C $353,000
Previous Owner Liebes Stephen C $352,000
Previous Owner Liebes Stephen C $150,000
Previous Owner Liebes Stephen C $47,000
Previous Owner Liebes Stephen C $365,000
Previous Owner Liebes Stephen C $400,000
Previous Owner Neben Bruce S $43,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $1,375,000 +7.5% $943 / Sq Ft
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2013 07/14/13 For Sale $1,279,000 -- $877 / 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 $20,424 $1,685,550 $1,517,001 $168,549
2024 $20,424 $1,652,501 $1,487,256 $165,245
2023 $20,122 $1,620,100 $1,458,095 $162,005
2022 $19,886 $1,588,334 $1,429,505 $158,829
2021 $19,494 $1,557,191 $1,401,476 $155,715
2020 $19,099 $1,541,225 $1,387,106 $154,119
2019 $18,886 $1,511,006 $1,359,908 $151,098
2018 $18,375 $1,481,380 $1,333,244 $148,136
2017 $18,053 $1,452,334 $1,307,102 $145,232
2016 $17,578 $1,423,858 $1,281,473 $142,385
2015 $17,404 $1,402,472 $1,262,225 $140,247
2014 $17,019 $1,375,000 $1,237,500 $137,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    John Marshall

    Coldwell Banker

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    John Alexander

    Coldwell Banker

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81325364

MLSListings

APN: 124-24-023

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Old Palo Alto

1525 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1525 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 14 July 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,865,560, approximately $1,965 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 1525 El Camino Real is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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