NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Walter Hays Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,048,000 - $5,366,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,446 Sq Ft
$3,247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2012

Last sale price $1,655,000 $1,145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 181% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,619/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of January 2012

Charming 3bd,2ba home nestled on a tree-lined quiet street in desirable north Palo Alto. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops,stainless steel appliances,tile floors & cherry cabinets. Updated baths with beautiful vanities,granite counter tops,tile floors,stylish light fixtures & hardware. Refinished gleaming hardwood floors,crown moldings,Professionally landscaped yard. Excellent schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Delia Fei

Compass License #01217572 Listed on: 01/12/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Shen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01272874

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,446 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-38-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,200

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 62
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1144.54
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1446
  • 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: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1446
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • 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 Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s)

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: 003-38-008
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 966.80
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6420.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6420.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6420.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6420.00
  • 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
  • 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

Closed on
Feb 9, 2023
Sold by
Chu Tianshu
Bought by
Chu Tao Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,645,817

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2012
Closed on
Jan 20, 2012
Sold by
Rooney Shari
Bought by
Chu Tianshu
Seller's Agent
Delia Fei
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Judy Shen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$257,000
18.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2011
Sold by
Rooney Shari
Bought by
Rooney Shari

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,251
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2010
Sold by
Rooney Shari
Bought by
Rooney Shari

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
Rooney Shari
Bought by
Rooney Shari

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2004
Sold by
Monson Kathryn A
Bought by
Rooney Shari

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2002
Sold by
Monson Kathryn A
Bought by
Monson Kathryn A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2001
Sold by
Monson Kathryn A Trustee
Bought by
Whitney Tinah
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
Chu Tao Family Trust -- --
Chu Tianshu $1,654,750 Chicago Title Company
Rooney Shari -- None Available
Rooney Shari -- None Available
Rooney Shari -- First American Title Company
Rooney Shari -- First American Title Company
Rooney Shari -- --
Monson Kathryn A -- --
Monson Kathryn A -- --
Monson Kathryn A -- --
Whitney Tinah -- --
Monson Kathryn A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rooney Shari $222,251
Previous Owner Rooney Shari $227,000
Previous Owner Rooney Shari M $150,000
Previous Owner Rooney Shari $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2012 01/25/12 Sold $1,655,000 +18.4% $1,145 / Sq Ft
01/20/2012 01/20/12 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2012 01/12/12 For Sale $1,398,000 -- $967 / 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 $38,200 $3,349,892 $1,870,892 $1,479,000
2024 $38,200 $3,166,208 $1,834,208 $1,332,000
2023 $26,557 $2,165,244 $1,798,244 $367,000
2022 $24,297 $1,958,868 $1,762,985 $195,883
2021 $23,819 $1,920,460 $1,728,417 $192,043
2020 $23,331 $1,900,769 $1,710,695 $190,074
2019 $23,073 $1,863,500 $1,677,152 $186,348
2018 $22,444 $1,826,962 $1,644,267 $182,695
2017 $22,050 $1,791,140 $1,612,027 $179,113
2016 $21,471 $1,756,020 $1,580,419 $175,601
2015 $21,261 $1,729,644 $1,556,680 $172,964
2014 $20,814 $1,695,763 $1,526,187 $169,576
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Delia Fei

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Delia Fei

    Compass

    (650) 269-3422

    1 in this area

    47 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: ML81201255

MLSListings

APN: 003-38-008

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

185 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 185 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 12 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $4,695,214, approximately $3,247 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 185 Walter Hays Dr 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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