NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1550 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,785,000 - $5,451,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,827 Sq Ft
$1,819/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2013

Last sale price $2,450,000 $867 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,834/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Rinconada Park

About This Home

As of August 2013

Classic PA home exudes Old World charm. Spacious, flexible 4-5bd flrpln. Grand LR w/beamed cathedral cealing. Sep FR, Formal DR. Updated kitchen & baths. Dual Master Suites (1 upstairs, 1 down) incl suite w/sep room for office/library, sun rm, nursery. Partial basement. Beautiful grounds w/lovely patio. Wonderful North PA neighbrhd steps to Rinconada Park, Community Center. Outstanding PA schls.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Ziony

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01380339 Listed on: 07/11/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Johnston

Compass License #01131203

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,514

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,827 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-08-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,514

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Age: 87
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 866.64
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2827
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: B5
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2827
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile, Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-08-021
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 706.76
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7280.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7280.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7280.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7280.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • 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
Jul 11, 2013
Closed on
Aug 7, 2013
Sold by
Stewart David W and Dibianca Amy Stewart
Bought by
Gu Jennifer J and Li Nongyu
Seller's Agent
Dan Ziony
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Johnston
Compass
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$452,000
22.62%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$5,143,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,693,705
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Stewart Suzan B
Bought by
Stewart Suzan B
Source: Public Records

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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
Gu Jennifer J $2,450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Suzan B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gu Jennifer J $1,108,000
Open Ou Jennifer J $1,861,105
Closed Gu Jennifer J $1,894,919
Closed Gu Jennifer J $1,914,000
Closed Gu Jennifer J $1,920,000
Previous Owner Stewart Suzan B $400,000
Previous Owner Stewart James W $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Sold $2,450,000 +22.6% $867 / Sq Ft
07/17/2013 07/17/13 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2013 07/11/13 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $707 / 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
2024 $35,514 $2,944,469 $2,650,025 $294,444
2023 $34,991 $2,886,735 $2,598,064 $288,671
2022 $34,586 $2,830,133 $2,547,122 $283,011
2021 $33,904 $2,774,641 $2,497,179 $277,462
2020 $33,201 $2,746,191 $2,471,574 $274,617
2019 $32,834 $2,692,345 $2,423,112 $269,233
2018 $31,928 $2,639,554 $2,375,600 $263,954
2017 $31,367 $2,587,799 $2,329,020 $258,779
2016 $30,545 $2,537,058 $2,283,353 $253,705
2015 $30,248 $2,498,950 $2,249,055 $249,895
2014 $29,654 $2,450,000 $2,205,000 $245,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dan Ziony

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Dan Ziony

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (620) 201-1010

    17 Total Sales

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  • Michael Johnston

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Michael Johnston

    Compass

    (650) 533-5102

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81324830

MLSListings

APN: 120-08-021

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

1550 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1550 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 11 July 2013 and is currently estimated at $5,143,705, approximately $1,819 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1550 Middlefield Rd 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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