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Seller's Agent in 2021
Mike Carey
(925) 963-0569
1 in this area
203 Total Sales
1539 Walnut Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303
Duveneck-Saint Francis NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $4,009,000 - $5,521,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,626
Sq Ft
$1,824/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Cape Cod Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of August 2021Classic Palo Alto Home! 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms with 2,626 of interior living space. Hardwood Floors, Dual Pane Casement WIndows, Bright Remodeled Kitchen with Eat-In Kitchen, Island, Coffee Bar, and High End Stainless Steel Appliances. Custom Built-In Cabinetry, Spacious Living Room with Cozy Fireplace, Separate Dining Room, Flexible Family Room or Bedroom Suite on Main Floor. Bonus Office Room with Custom Built-In Desk & Bookcases. Luxurious Master Suite with 2 Closets & Dressing Room, Sky-Lit Master Bath with Claw-Foot Tub. Peaceful Large Brick Patio Surrounded by Mature Landscaping. Relaxing Covered Front Porch. Charming Brick Walkway Showcasing Beautiful Greenery. Situated Between Midtown & Downtown Palo Alto with easy access to Stanford University and commute routes, in the Heart of Silicon Valley.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $48,423
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Bungalow
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Composition Shingle
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- 1 Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Parquet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Crescent Pk.Wood Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
1539 Walnut Llc
Bought by
Philbin James William Vaisey and Philbin Maria Elena
Seller's Agent
Mike Carey
Buyer's Agent
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$3,658,000
Sold Price
$3,880,000
Premium/Discount to List
$222,000
6.07%
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
$983,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$2,380,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,187,370
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,729,441
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 13, 2021
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Wu James Chen Yuan and Wu Mei Ying
Bought by
1539 Walnut Llc
Seller's Agent
Julie Tsai Law
Compass
List Price
$3,899,000
Sold Price
$4,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
$181,000
4.64%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.73%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Bobrove Arthur M and Bobrove Helen A
Bought by
Wu James Chen Yuan and Wu Mei Ying
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
James Yang
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$3,998,000
Sold Price
$3,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$223,000
-5.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.69%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 25, 2016
Sold by
Bobrove Arthur M and Bobrove Helen A
Bought by
The Bobrove Family Revocable Trust Of De and Bobrove Helen A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2012
Sold by
Bobrove Arthur M and Bobrove Helen A
Bought by
Bobrove Arthur M and Bobrove Helen A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 29, 1993
Sold by
Bobrove Arthur M and Bobrove Helen A
Bought by
Bobrove Arthur M and Bobrove Helen A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbin James William Vaisey | $3,880,000 | Wfg National Title Ins Co | |
| 1539 Walnut Llc | $4,080,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Wu James Chen Yuan | $3,775,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| The Bobrove Family Revocable Trust Of De | -- | None Available | |
| Bobrove Arthur M | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Bobrove Arthur M | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Philbin James William Vaisey | $2,380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $227,950 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $240,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $281,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $306,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $468,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $386,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bobrove Arthur M | $500,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $3,880,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/20/2021 08/20/21 | Sold | $3,880,000 | +6.1% | $1,478 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2021 07/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2021 07/14/21 | For Sale | $3,658,000 | -10.3% | $1,393 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2021 02/01/21 | Sold | $4,080,000 | +4.6% | $1,554 / Sq Ft |
| 01/20/2021 01/20/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/13/2021 01/13/21 | For Sale | $3,899,000 | +3.3% | $1,485 / Sq Ft |
| 09/17/2020 09/17/20 | Sold | $3,775,000 | -0.6% | $1,438 / Sq Ft |
| 08/18/2020 08/18/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/12/2020 08/12/20 | Price Changed | $3,798,000 | -5.0% | $1,446 / Sq Ft |
| 06/18/2020 06/18/20 | For Sale | $3,998,000 | -- | $1,522 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,423 | $4,036,752 | $3,641,400 | $395,352 |
| 2023 | $46,089 | $3,820,000 | $3,445,800 | $374,200 |
| 2022 | $47,168 | $3,880,000 | $3,500,000 | $380,000 |
| 2021 | $45,060 | $3,775,000 | $3,500,000 | $275,000 |
| 2020 | $3,380 | $283,884 | $87,221 | $196,663 |
| 2019 | $3,342 | $278,318 | $85,511 | $192,807 |
| 2018 | $3,262 | $272,862 | $83,835 | $189,027 |
| 2017 | $3,204 | $267,513 | $82,192 | $185,321 |
| 2016 | $3,107 | $262,269 | $80,581 | $181,688 |
| 2015 | $3,076 | $258,330 | $79,371 | $178,959 |
| 2014 | $3,666 | $253,271 | $77,817 | $175,454 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Julie Tsai Law
Compass
(650) 799-8888
8 in this area
127 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
(650) 520-3407
4 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Brian Chancellor
Sereno Group
(650) 303-5511
8 in this area
89 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
James Yang
Sereno Group
(650) 796-2059
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40958622
APN: 003-37-056
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