NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 Primrose Way Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,492,995 - $4,189,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,417 Sq Ft
$2,765/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2012

Last sale price $1,685,000 $1,189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 138% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,049/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of May 2012

Charming home in coveted Green Gables Neighborhood, in a private, garden setting * Single-story * Detached Artist Studio * Attached 2-car carport * Short distance to Rinconda Park, Eleanor Pardee Park, and Duveneck Elementary School

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Pierce

Zane MacGregor License #00871571 Listed on: 04/10/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Shen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01272874

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,385

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,417 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Art Studio
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-40-038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,385

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 72
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1189.13
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1417
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 84
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C4
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1417
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 003-40-038
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 916.02
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6372.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6372.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6372.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6372.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

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
Apr 10, 2012
Closed on
May 8, 2012
Sold by
Burton Constance
Bought by
Wan Chia Yi Julia
Seller's Agent
Steve Pierce
Zane MacGregor
Buyer's Agent
Judy Shen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,298,000
Sold Price
$1,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
$387,000
29.82%
Current Estimated Value
$4,006,113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,321,113
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Outstanding Balance
$102,743
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,571,676

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Morgan Stuart J
Bought by
Burton Constance

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
8.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1997
Sold by
Parkinson Catherine W
Bought by
Morgan Stuart J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,500
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1995
Sold by
Werner Laura H
Bought by
Werner Laura H and Parkinson Catherine W
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
Wan Chia Yi Julia $1,725,750 Chicago Title Company
Burton Constance $1,115,000 Chicago Title Co
Morgan Stuart J -- Santa Clara Land Title Co
Werner Laura H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wan Chia Yi Julia $585,000
Previous Owner Burton Constance D $116,000
Previous Owner Burton Constance $560,000
Previous Owner Morgan Stuart J $480,000
Previous Owner Morgan Stuart J $53,500
Previous Owner Morgan Stuart J $428,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Sold $1,685,000 +29.8% $1,189 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2012 04/10/12 For Sale $1,298,000 -- $916 / 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 $25,385 $2,074,945 $1,867,455 $207,490
2023 $25,011 $2,034,261 $1,830,839 $203,422
2022 $24,720 $1,994,375 $1,794,941 $199,434
2021 $24,233 $1,955,271 $1,759,747 $195,524
2020 $23,737 $1,935,223 $1,741,703 $193,520
2019 $23,474 $1,897,278 $1,707,552 $189,726
2018 $22,834 $1,860,077 $1,674,071 $186,006
2017 $22,433 $1,823,606 $1,641,247 $182,359
2016 $21,845 $1,787,850 $1,609,066 $178,784
2015 $21,631 $1,760,996 $1,584,897 $176,099
2014 $21,177 $1,726,502 $1,553,852 $172,650
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Pierce

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Steve Pierce

    Zane MacGregor

    (650) 324-9900

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Judy Shen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81213190

MLSListings

APN: 003-40-038

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

179 Primrose Way, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 179 Primrose Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 10 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $3,917,499, approximately $2,764 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 179 Primrose Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Duveneck Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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