NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1729 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,683,000 - $6,787,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,972 Sq Ft
$2,070/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2017

Last sale price $4,100,000 $1,380 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $38,106/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2017

Located within walking distance to Rinconada Park and Pool, this tranquil 5-bedroom family home offers charm, character and convenience. Centrally located to Palo Alto's award-winning schools, parks and libraries, this home has everything that you could want. Stunning living room with vaulted beam ceiling and fireplace. The master bedroom surprises with its own fireplace, sleek and modern master bath and walk-in closet. Along with the master, there are three bedrooms on the lower level and two additional rooms on the upper level. Relax in the beautiful back yard and enjoy walkable access to local parks, libraries and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Mogensen

Zane MacGregor License #01704390 Listed on: 03/10/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Copher

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01423875

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55,719

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 8,756 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,972 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-58-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55,719

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 75
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2972
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Island
  • Living Sq Ft: 2972
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 003-58-043
  • Lot Acres: 0.2010
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8750.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Walter Hays Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Kleiner Keith A
Bought by
Kleiner Keith and Harris Catherine
Current Estimated Value
$6,153,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2017
Closed on
Apr 4, 2017
Sold by
Humphreys Ivan H and Humphreys Julie N
Bought by
Kleiner Keith Alan
Seller's Agent
Chris Mogensen
Zane MacGregor
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Copher
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,898,000
Sold Price
$4,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$202,000
5.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2002
Sold by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F
Bought by
Humphreys Ivan H and Humphreys Julie N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,305,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1997
Sold by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F
Bought by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1997
Sold by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F
Bought by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1996
Sold by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F
Bought by
Hicks Randolph S and Hicks Kelly F
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
Kleiner Keith -- None Available
Kleiner Keith Alan $4,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Humphreys Ivan H -- Chicago Title
Hicks Randolph S -- --
Hicks Randolph S -- First American Title Co
Hicks Randolph S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kleiner Keith Alan $2,640,000
Closed Kleiner Keith Alan $2,700,000
Closed Kleiner Keith Alan $2,100,000
Previous Owner Humphreys Ivan H $600,000
Previous Owner Humphreys Ivan H $400,000
Previous Owner Humphreys Ivan H $500,000
Previous Owner Humphreys Ivan H $1,305,000
Previous Owner Hicks Randolph S $775,000
Previous Owner Hicks Randolph S $100,000
Previous Owner Hicks Randolph S $650,000
Closed Humphreys Ivan H $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Sold $4,100,000 +5.2% $1,380 / Sq Ft
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $3,898,000 -- $1,312 / 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 $55,719 $4,758,397 $4,207,122 $551,275
2024 $55,719 $4,665,096 $4,124,630 $540,466
2023 $54,902 $4,573,624 $4,043,755 $529,869
2022 $54,358 $4,483,946 $3,964,466 $519,480
2021 $53,206 $4,396,027 $3,886,732 $509,295
2020 $52,091 $4,350,952 $3,846,879 $504,073
2019 $51,521 $4,265,640 $3,771,450 $494,190
2018 $50,087 $4,182,000 $3,697,500 $484,500
2017 $26,728 $2,194,643 $1,622,317 $572,326
2016 $26,027 $2,151,611 $1,590,507 $561,104
2015 $25,773 $2,119,293 $1,566,617 $552,676
2014 $25,251 $2,077,780 $1,535,930 $541,850
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Mogensen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chris Mogensen

    Zane MacGregor

    (650) 924-1834

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Chris Mogensen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kimberly Copher

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81641845

MLSListings

APN: 003-58-043

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

1729 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1729 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 10 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $6,153,256, approximately $2,070 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1729 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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