NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1856 Mark Twain St Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,864,445 - $5,681,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,590 Sq Ft
$2,050/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2012

Last sale price $2,775,000 $1,071 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $33,228/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Spa
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2012

Gorgeous North Palo Alto home. Great room, hrdwd flrs, ground floor BR & full BR, skylights, Nest Smart Thermostat, Pure Air system, plantation shutters, coved ceilings, updated baths, Master w/balcony, bonus room in partially converted garage (easily converted back), separate office or artist studio, fabulous backyard. Blocks to Rinconada Park, library, Community Center, Walter Hays & Jordan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Loveless

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00444835 Listed on: 04/25/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Iverson

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01708130

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,147

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,590 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Spa

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-56-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,147

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 63
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1071.43
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2590
  • Barclay Horizontal: 10
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 83
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 10
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: B5
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 2590
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Artist Studio, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • 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: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Air Purifier

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: 003-56-039
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1040.54
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7434.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7434.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7434.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7434.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

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

Listed on
Apr 25, 2012
Closed on
May 17, 2012
Sold by
Fox Jill Elena
Bought by
Elman Joshua Ethan and Huang Clover
Seller's Agent
Alan Loveless
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chris Iverson
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
2.97%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$5,308,482

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,533,482
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$295,070
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,263,692

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2009
Sold by
Fox Alan C
Bought by
Fox Jill Elena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,195,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2009
Sold by
Hipsley Scott
Bought by
Fox Jill Elena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,195,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2006
Sold by
Fox Davine
Bought by
Fox Alan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,878,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Daniel
Bought by
Fox Jill Elena and Fox Alan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,878,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Daniel and Johnson Daniel
Bought by
Johnson Daniel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2004
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Johnson Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,250,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2003
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2003
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2001
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$418,500
Interest Rate
6.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2001
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$418,500
Interest Rate
6.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2000
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F Trustee
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1994
Sold by
Guthaner Diana F
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1994
Sold by
Wiener Bruce H
Bought by
Guthaner Diana F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Elman Joshua Ethan $2,774,750 Old Republic Title Company
Fox Jill Elena -- First American Title Company
Fox Jill Elena -- First American Title Company
Fox Alan C -- Old Republic Title Company
Fox Jill Elena -- Old Republic Title Company
Johnson Daniel -- --
Johnson Daniel -- Old Republic Title Company
Guthaner Diana F -- Commonwealth Land Title
Guthaner Diana F -- Commonwealth Land Title
Guthaner Diana F -- Commonwealth Land Title
Guthaner Diana F -- Commonwealth Land Title
Guthaner Diana F -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Guthaner Diana F -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Guthaner Diana F -- --
Guthaner Diana F -- --
Guthaner Diana F $762,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Elman Joshua Ethan $417,000
Previous Owner Fox Jill Elena $1,195,000
Previous Owner Fox Jill Elena $1,195,000
Previous Owner Fox Jill Elena $1,878,000
Previous Owner Johnson Daniel $1,250,000
Previous Owner Guthaner Diana F $1,000,000
Previous Owner Guthaner Diana F $295,000
Previous Owner Guthaner Diana F $300,000
Previous Owner Guthaner Diana F $418,500
Previous Owner Guthaner Diana F $425,000
Previous Owner Guthaner Diana F $500,000
Closed Johnson Daniel $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2012 05/22/12 Sold $2,775,000 +3.0% $1,071 / Sq Ft
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2012 04/25/12 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $1,041 / 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 $41,147 $3,417,203 $2,585,994 $831,209
2023 $40,544 $3,350,200 $2,535,289 $814,911
2022 $40,079 $3,284,511 $2,485,578 $798,933
2021 $39,290 $3,220,110 $2,436,842 $783,268
2020 $38,473 $3,187,093 $2,411,856 $775,237
2019 $38,051 $3,124,602 $2,364,565 $760,037
2018 $36,999 $3,063,336 $2,318,201 $745,135
2017 $36,351 $3,003,272 $2,272,747 $730,525
2016 $35,401 $2,944,385 $2,228,184 $716,201
2015 $35,060 $2,900,158 $2,194,715 $705,443
2014 $34,390 $2,843,349 $2,151,724 $691,625
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alan Loveless

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Alan Loveless

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 400-4208

    2 Total Sales

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  • Chris Iverson

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Chris Iverson

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 450-0450

    39 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81215271

MLSListings

APN: 003-56-039

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

1856 Mark Twain St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1856 Mark Twain St, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 25 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $5,308,482, approximately $2,049 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 1856 Mark Twain St 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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