$1,706,000
SOLD FEB 22, 2013
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,220 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$768 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Johnson Park

About This Home

As of October 2016

Just 3 blocks north of University; gated courtyard to ground floor, 2-story unit; remodeled with hardwood & travertine floors, 2 fireplaces, gourmet cherry & granite kitchen, main level suite plus 3 upstairs bedrooms incl master and one perfect for media or office, outside bonus room, amazing wraparound grounds with huge deck & patio, koi pond & stream plus private spa deck. Palo Alto schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom LeMieux

Coldwell Banker License #01066910 Listed on: 11/28/2012

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Courtney Charney

Compass License #01756013

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,111

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Security Fence

Interior Spaces

  • 2,220 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Subterranean Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-12-050

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, common area electricity, exterior painting, insurance - common area
  • Phoenix Starhoa Association

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,111

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Age: 33
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 768.47
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 10
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2220
  • Barclay Horizontal: 7
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 84
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 7
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: H4
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Zoning Description: RM2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Yes, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2220
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Security Gate, Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: No Tub, Stall Shower - 2+

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Underground Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heat Pump

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 640
  • HOA Amenities: Additional Storage, Elevator
  • HOA Documents: Bylaws
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Phoenix StarHOA
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Balcony/Patio

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-12-050
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 808.56
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: End Unit

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Addison 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
Aug 24, 2016
Closed on
Oct 6, 2016
Sold by
Mcdowell John R and Mcdowell Gayle L
Bought by
Liu Mingxi
Seller's Agent
Courtney Charney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
April Cammarano
Catarra Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$215,000
-7.98%
Current Estimated Value
$2,899,019

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$419,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2014
Sold by
Mcdowell John and Mcdowell Gayle
Bought by
Mcdowell Family Living Trust and Mcdowell Gayle L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2012
Closed on
Feb 15, 2013
Sold by
Burke Vincent D and Tolentino Corito S
Bought by
Mcdowell John and Mcdowell Gayle
Seller's Agent
Tom LeMieux
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Charney
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,706,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-4.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Burke Vincent D and Tolentino Corito S
Bought by
Burke Vincent D and Tolentino Corito S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2007
Sold by
Mcmillan Alan Jeffrey and Mcmillan Kateri Marie
Bought by
Burke Vincent D and Tolentino Corito S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2005
Sold by
Mcmillan Alan J
Bought by
Mcmillan Alan Jeffrey and Mcmillan Kateri Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2004
Sold by
Mcmillan Kateri Marie
Bought by
Mcmillan Alan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$715,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 1994
Sold by
Mandel David J and Mandel Hilary
Bought by
Mcmillan Alan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,200
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,480,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,705,750 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title Company
Grant Deed $434,000 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $258,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $348,814 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $715,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $347,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $2,480,000 -2.3% $1,117 / Sq Ft
09/18/2016 09/18/16 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2016 09/13/16 Price Changed $2,538,000 -5.8% $1,143 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 For Sale $2,695,000 +58.0% $1,214 / Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Sold $1,706,000 -5.0% $768 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2012 11/28/12 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $809 / 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 $34,111 $2,878,246 $1,439,123 $1,439,123
2024 $34,111 $2,821,810 $1,410,905 $1,410,905
2023 $33,611 $2,766,482 $1,383,241 $1,383,241
2022 $33,225 $2,712,238 $1,356,119 $1,356,119
2021 $32,572 $2,659,058 $1,329,529 $1,329,529
2020 $31,898 $2,631,794 $1,315,897 $1,315,897
2019 $31,547 $2,580,192 $1,290,096 $1,290,096
2018 $30,679 $2,529,600 $1,264,800 $1,264,800
2017 $30,142 $2,480,000 $1,240,000 $1,240,000
2016 $21,574 $1,774,640 $887,320 $887,320
2015 $21,362 $1,747,984 $873,992 $873,992
2014 $20,911 $1,713,744 $856,872 $856,872
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81241957

MLSListings

APN: 120-12-050