NOT LISTED FOR SALE

187 Byron St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Downtown North Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,394,429 - $4,273,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,780 Sq Ft
$2,103/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2013

Last sale price $2,165,000 $1,216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,019/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Johnson Park

About This Home

As of December 2013

Amble through the white picket fence & up the slate front walk to a Craftsman retreat just a short distance from town. Period architectural elements combine with recent remodeling to create the ultimate in livability. Chefs kitchen has granite slab counters, gas range, & ample cabinetry. Open from the kitchen, the family room has a soaring ceiling, & granite-trimmed fireplace with gas log.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Tenbroeck

Compass License #01044091 Listed on: 10/08/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Ziony

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01380339

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,780 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-01-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,492

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 95
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1216.29
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1780
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: J3
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1780
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

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

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 120-01-010
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1122.47
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5600.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5600.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5600.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

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
Oct 8, 2013
Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Desbard Diana and Diana Desbard Revocable Living
Seller's Agent
Steve Tenbroeck
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dan Ziony
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,498,000
Sold Price
$2,165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$333,000
-13.33%
Current Estimated Value
$3,743,107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,578,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$521,276
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,973,830

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2013
Closed on
Nov 26, 2013
Sold by
Desbard Michel
Bought by
Desbard Diana
Seller's Agent
Steve Tenbroeck
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dan Ziony
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,498,000
Sold Price
$2,165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$333,000
-13.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$521,276
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,973,830

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2010
Sold by
Desbard Diana K
Bought by
Desbard Diana and Diana Desbard Revocable Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2009
Sold by
Kobza Dennis J and Kobza Doris R
Bought by
Desbard Diana K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2005
Sold by
Richter Michael J and Eisner Sara L
Bought by
Kobza Dennis J and Kobza Doris R

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2003
Sold by
Eisner Sara L and Richter Michael J
Bought by
Richter Michael J and Eisner Sara L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2000
Sold by
Buffington William I and Buffington Rosemary C
Bought by
Richter Michael J and Eisner Sara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
8.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 1995
Sold by
Churcher Susan and Churcher Kendra Jane
Bought by
Buffington William I and Buffington Rosemary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1994
Sold by
Clark Peter J
Bought by
Churcher Susan and Churcher Kendra Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1994
Sold by
Clark Jeannie M
Bought by
Clark Peter J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,000
Interest Rate
8.73%
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
-- -- Chicago Title Company
Desbard Diana -- Chicago Title Company
Desbard Diana -- None Available
Desbard Diana K -- None Available
Kobza Dennis J $1,550,000 Old Republic Title Company
Richter Michael J -- --
Richter Michael J -- Chicago Title Co
Buffington William I -- Chicago Title Co
Churcher Susan -- First American Title Guarant
Clark Peter J -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open -- $700,000
Closed Desbard Diana $200,000
Previous Owner Deshard Diana K $1,200,000
Previous Owner Richter Michael J $800,000
Previous Owner Eisner Sara L $892,000
Previous Owner Eisner Sara L $896,500
Previous Owner Richter Michael J $900,000
Previous Owner Buffington William I $465,000
Previous Owner Churcher Susan $288,000
Previous Owner Clark Peter J $19,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2013 12/11/13 Sold $2,165,000 +8.4% $1,216 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Price Changed $1,998,000 -9.1% $1,122 / Sq Ft
10/23/2013 10/23/13 Price Changed $2,198,000 -12.0% $1,235 / Sq Ft
10/08/2013 10/08/13 For Sale $2,498,000 -- $1,403 / 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 $31,492 $2,653,981 $2,388,589 $265,392
2024 $31,492 $2,601,943 $2,341,754 $260,189
2023 $31,027 $2,550,926 $2,295,838 $255,088
2022 $30,667 $2,500,909 $2,250,822 $250,087
2021 $30,062 $2,451,873 $2,206,689 $245,184
2020 $29,440 $2,426,733 $2,184,063 $242,670
2019 $29,114 $2,379,151 $2,141,239 $237,912
2018 $28,313 $2,332,502 $2,099,254 $233,248
2017 $27,815 $2,286,768 $2,058,093 $228,675
2016 $27,086 $2,241,931 $2,017,739 $224,192
2015 $26,821 $2,208,256 $1,987,431 $220,825
2014 $26,283 $2,165,000 $1,948,500 $216,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Steve Tenbroeck

    Compass

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Dan Ziony

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81337022

MLSListings

APN: 120-01-010

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Downtown North

187 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 187 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 08 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,743,107, approximately $2,102 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 187 Byron St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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