NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 Gardenia Ct East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Estimated Value: $872,000 - $1,020,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
860 Sq Ft
$1,098/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2012

Last sale price $320,000 $372 Per Sq Ft

Est. 195% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,447/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2012

Garden Section of East Palo Alto - Ready to move in home on a quiet cul-de-sac - New wood floors & carpeting - IKEA kitchen with newer appliances - fresh paint inside & out - new landscaping with sprinklers in front - Bonus room & garage bathroom are not included as interior square footage and may be non-conforming

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Paulin

Compass License #01435455 Listed on: 07/10/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Graeham Watts

Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc License #01466876

Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,031

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R100

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 860 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 063-551-330

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,031

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 372.09
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 860
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: D3
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave
  • Living Sq Ft: 860
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 063-551-330
  • Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 405.81
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5980.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5980.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5980.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5980.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2022
Sold by
Huang Wen
Bought by
Wen Huang Trust
Current Estimated Value
$944,493

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2022
Sold by
Cheng-I Wang
Bought by
City Of East Palo Alto

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2018
Sold by
Alcaide Fathy Mahmoud Marilupe Akmal and Guerrero Marilupe Alcaide
Bought by
Alcaide Fathy Mahmoud Marilupe Akmal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2012
Closed on
Sep 11, 2012
Sold by
Jones Alaina M and Mcgowan Alaina M
Bought by
Huang Wen and Wang Cheng I
Seller's Agent
Edward Paulin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Graeham Watts
Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-8.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.61%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2009
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa National Association
Bought by
Mcgowan Alaina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,725
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2009
Sold by
Salazar Henry
Bought by
Us Bank National Association and Wfmbs 2006-Ar12

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2006
Sold by
Bell Elizabeth
Bought by
Salazar Henry S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2006
Sold by
Bell Elizabeth
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth and Elizabeth Bell Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2005
Sold by
Bell Felecia
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2005
Sold by
Bell Joseph
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2005
Sold by
Bell Yvonne
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Bell Demetra
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Bell Anetra
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Wen Huang Trust -- --
City Of East Palo Alto -- None Listed On Document
Alcaide Fathy Mahmoud Marilupe Akmal -- North American Title Co
Huang Wen $320,000 Chicago Title Company
Mcgowan Alaina M $236,000 Orange Coast Title
Hsbc Bank Usa National Association -- Orange Coast Title
Us Bank National Association $240,000 Accommodation
Salazar Henry S $600,000 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Bell Elizabeth -- None Available
Bell Elizabeth $7,500 First American Title Company
Bell Elizabeth $7,500 First American Title Company
Bell Elizabeth $7,500 First American Title Company
Bell Elizabeth $7,500 First American Title Company
Bell Elizabeth $7,500 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Alcaide Fathy Mahmoud Marilupe Akmal $110,000
Previous Owner Huang Wen $240,000
Previous Owner Mcgowan Alaina M $231,725
Previous Owner Salazar Henry S $480,000
Previous Owner Bell Elizabeth $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2012 09/25/12 Sold $320,000 -8.3% $372 / Sq Ft
07/29/2012 07/29/12 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2012 07/10/12 For Sale $349,000 -- $406 / 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 $6,031 $394,048 $197,024 $197,024
2023 $6,031 $378,748 $189,374 $189,374
2022 $5,573 $371,322 $185,661 $185,661
2021 $5,456 $364,042 $182,021 $182,021
2020 $5,364 $360,310 $180,155 $180,155
2019 $5,376 $353,246 $176,623 $176,623
2018 $5,262 $346,320 $173,160 $173,160
2017 $5,082 $339,530 $169,765 $169,765
2016 $5,071 $332,874 $166,437 $166,437
2015 $5,008 $327,874 $163,937 $163,937
2014 $4,908 $321,452 $160,726 $160,726
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81226077

MLSListings

APN: 063-551-330