NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,532,000 - $1,852,848

1 Bed
1 Bath
920 Sq Ft
$1,882/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2023

Last sale price $1,525,000 $1,658 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,011/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Secluded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2023

Absolutely Enchanting Opportunity! Enchanting character, vintage roots, and a most welcoming entrance, its all here at this tucked-away cottage on a private lane in the desirable Willows neighborhood. On the market for the first time in over 75 years, with roots dating back to 1943, this sweet home is framed by colorful camellias at the entrance, a backdrop of a majestic redwood tree, and wraparound gardens with a bountiful array of spring bulbs. Newly painted inside and out and with hardwood floors, the home boasts vintage details with an opportunity to transform into your dream home. Adding the finishing touch is the homes superb location just blocks to Laurel School upper campus, a market and cafe, and only one mile from Palo Altos downtown University Avenue. One bedroom, one bath, plus 264 sqft (per appraisal) bonus room not included in square footage. Backyard extends beyond the walled rear courtyard area. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janis F. Grube

Friedenberg Grube Real Estate License #01365341 Listed on: 01/21/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Feifei Zhang

BQ Realty License #02130289

BQ Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,148

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,898 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10000

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 920 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Co-Op Water

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 063-425-360

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,148

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 81
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 920
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Zoning Description: R10000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 920
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Private / Secluded
  • Parcel Number: 063-425-360
  • Lot Acres: 0.1354
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5898.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5898.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2023
Closed on
Feb 24, 2023
Sold by
1995 Marie E Forster Revocable Trust
Bought by
Luo Yu and Wang Yangge
Seller's Agent
Janis F. Grube
Friedenberg Grube Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Feifei Zhang
BQ Realty
List Price
$1,598,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$73,000
-4.57%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$1,731,212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$206,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$1,067,500
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1995
Sold by
Forster Marie E
Bought by
Forster Marie E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Luo Yu $1,525,000 Lawyers Title Company
Forster Marie E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Luo Yu $1,067,500
Previous Owner Marie E Forster 1995 Revocable Trust $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2023 04/11/23 Sold $1,525,000 -4.6% $1,658 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 For Sale $1,598,000 0.0% $1,737 / Sq Ft
02/23/2023 02/23/23 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2023 02/11/23 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2023 01/21/23 For Sale $1,598,000 -- $1,737 / 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 $19,148 $1,586,610 $1,534,590 $52,020
2023 $19,148 $1,610,000 $1,560,000 $50,000
2022 $2,827 $72,018 $29,311 $42,707
2021 $2,583 $70,607 $28,737 $41,870
2020 $2,535 $69,884 $28,443 $41,441
2019 $2,510 $68,515 $27,886 $40,629
2018 $2,418 $67,173 $27,340 $39,833
2017 $2,369 $65,856 $26,804 $39,052
2016 $2,163 $64,566 $26,279 $38,287
2015 $2,133 $63,597 $25,885 $37,712
2014 $2,077 $62,352 $25,378 $36,974
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81916801

MLSListings

APN: 063-425-360