NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,470,000 - $4,328,878

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,010 Sq Ft
$3,751/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2017

Last sale price $1,980,000 $1,960 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,260/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Balcony
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2017

Looking for your first home or starting to think about downsizing? This absolutely charming two bedroom, one bathroom bungalow in the sought after Willows neighborhood may be just right. A traditional covered front porch welcomes you in and leads to the bright and airy living room. Envision gatherings with family and friends around the central brick fireplace and holiday meals in the lovely dining area. The country kitchen with corner windows is perfectly functional but can be reimagined for todays efficient cook or professional on the go. Down the hall, two spacious, well-lit bedrooms share an updated hall bath. Mature perimeter plantings provide privacy for the large lot which will accommodate expansion of the bungalow or a future brand new home -- lots of possibilities. The favorite neighborhood spot, Cafe Zoe's, is not even a block away. Downtown Palo Alto, Facebook and Stanford University are also conveniently nearby. Come see this inviting home and make it your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Foraker

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01349099 Listed on: 09/29/2017

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean-Luc Laminette

Compass License #01847917

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-354-170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,823

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Age: 77
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1010
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1010
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Laurel Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 653
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 062-354-170
  • Lot Acres: 0.1591
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6930.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6930.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Laurel Elementary
  • High School Text: Menlo-Atherton High
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2017
Closed on
Oct 31, 2017
Sold by
Weinstein Caren I
Bought by
Chen Ran and Zhang Jingxuan
Seller's Agent
Colleen Foraker
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jean-Luc Laminette
Compass
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,980,000
Premium/Discount to List
$385,000
24.14%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$3,788,970

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,808,970
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2001
Sold by
Weinstein Caren
Bought by
Weinstein Caren I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1995
Sold by
Kratzer Lorraine A
Bought by
Weinstein Caren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Non Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Ran $1,980,000 Chicago Title Company
Weinstein Caren I -- Chicago Title Co
Weinstein Caren $300,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Ran $500,000
Open Chen Ran $926,000
Closed Chen Ran $930,000
Closed Chen Ran $1,000,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren I $150,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren I $417,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren I $315,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren I $315,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren I $100,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren I $250,000
Previous Owner Weinstein Caren $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Sold $1,980,000 +24.1% $1,960 / Sq Ft
10/10/2017 10/10/17 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2017 09/29/17 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $1,579 / 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
2023 $37,823 $3,282,978 $2,040,741 $1,242,237
2022 $36,321 $3,218,607 $2,000,727 $1,217,880
2021 $35,817 $3,155,498 $1,961,498 $1,194,000
2020 $30,558 $2,657,386 $1,941,386 $716,000
2019 $23,320 $1,988,320 $1,903,320 $85,000
2018 $23,087 $1,980,000 $1,866,000 $114,000
2017 $5,890 $428,686 $214,343 $214,343
2016 $5,741 $420,282 $210,141 $210,141
2015 $6,499 $413,970 $206,985 $206,985
2014 $5,502 $405,862 $202,931 $202,931
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81679741

MLSListings

APN: 062-354-170