$7,650,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2013
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,743 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$988 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2018

Located in the Duveneck neighborhood of North Palo Alto, this 7,743 sf home sits on an 18,889 sf lot with 5 bedrooms/5.5 bathrooms on 3 levels. This home was designed in the Robert A.M. Stern vernacular and built in 2002 with an open floor plan and high end finishes. The 2,721 sf basement boasts a game room/dance floor plus ample guest quarters. The landscaped backyard has a pool/spa/heated patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Dreyfus

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01121795 Listed on: 02/22/2013

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Samia Cullen

Compass License #01180821

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $140,924

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R192

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 7,743 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Clean Air Certified Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-12-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$140,924

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Age: 12
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 987.99
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 7743
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 02
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 02
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 85
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: B3
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: R192
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Clean Air Certified, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerators - 2+, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 7743
  • Stories: 3
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Basement - Full, Guest Quarters, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 6
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Cover, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, Built-in Vacuum

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: 003-12-009
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 987.99
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 18889.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 18889.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 18889.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 18889.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 3

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
Apr 19, 2018
Closed on
Jun 14, 2018
Sold by
Kelly Douglas E
Bought by
Howater Inc
Seller's Agent
Samia Cullen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Tsai Law
Compass
List Price
$10,988,000
Sold Price
$10,680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$308,000
-2.8%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$8,940,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,739,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.44%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2013
Closed on
Mar 8, 2013
Sold by
Kelly Christine Miller
Bought by
Kelly Douglas E
Seller's Agent
Michael Dreyfus
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Samia Cullen
Compass
List Price
$7,650,000
Sold Price
$7,650,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,472,500
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2013
Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Zelinger Steven L and Gordon Lisa B
Bought by
Kelly Douglas E
Seller's Agent
Michael Dreyfus
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Samia Cullen
Compass
List Price
$7,650,000
Sold Price
$7,650,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,472,500
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2010
Sold by
Zelinger Steven L and Gordon Lisa B
Bought by
Zelinger Steven L and Gordon Lisa B

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1999
Sold by
Smith Robert W And Florence F Trustee
Bought by
Zelinger Steven L and Gordon Lisa B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $10,680,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $7,649,750 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,175,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,472,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $3,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,938,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $3,340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $940,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Sold $10,680,000 -2.8% $1,379 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Sale $10,988,000 +43.6% $1,419 / Sq Ft
03/18/2013 03/18/13 Sold $7,650,000 0.0% $988 / Sq Ft
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2013 02/22/13 For Sale $7,650,000 -- $988 / 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 $140,924 $12,152,015 $8,738,529 $3,413,486
2024 $140,924 $11,913,741 $8,567,186 $3,346,555
2023 $138,869 $11,680,139 $8,399,202 $3,280,937
2022 $137,300 $11,451,117 $8,234,512 $3,216,605
2021 $134,602 $11,226,586 $8,073,051 $3,153,535
2020 $131,757 $11,111,472 $7,990,272 $3,121,200
2019 $130,326 $10,893,600 $7,833,600 $3,060,000
2018 $98,323 $8,279,297 $6,764,133 $1,515,164
2017 $96,602 $8,116,958 $6,631,503 $1,485,455
2016 $94,088 $7,957,803 $6,501,474 $1,456,329
2015 $93,193 $7,838,270 $6,403,816 $1,434,454
2014 $91,584 $7,684,731 $6,278,375 $1,406,356
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81305453

MLSListings

APN: 003-12-009