NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2136 Bowdoin St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Estimated Value: $1,580,000 - $1,758,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
636 Sq Ft
$2,630/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2023

Last sale price $1,500,000 $2,358 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,948/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Weisshaar Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

Located in a tree-lined cul-de-sac with only half block from the campus, this charming Spanish style cottage is in the heart of College Terrace. one of the most desirable neighborhood in Palo Alto. Escondido Elementary is in walking distance. The property has been updated in 2008. Gourmet kitchen is equiped with stainless chef class gas stove and oven set, and stainless refrigerator. French country style cabinets. Living room has a stone faced fireplace. Take any of the commuter routes leading to the greater Bay Area and find yourself in the tech ecosystem of Silicon Valley. The garage has converted to an office/gym/storage room. A common backyard under the oak tree is a place for picnic and parties.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Tse

Intero Real Estate Services License #01345580 Listed on: 08/11/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Sunny Ghajar

Intero Real Estate Services License #01515892

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,633

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 1,943 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 636 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - common area
  • Bowdoin Street HOA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-07-081

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,633

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions
  • Age: 92
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 636
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 636
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 350
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Bowdoin Street HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137-07-081
  • Lot Acres: 0.0446
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1942.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1942.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2023
Closed on
Sep 12, 2023
Sold by
2012 Lo Family Trust
Bought by
Mitchell Thomas M and Mitchell Joan S
Seller's Agent
Andy Tse
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.96%
Views
416
Current Estimated Value
$1,672,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Delo Chia De
Bought by
Delo Chia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2011
Sold by
Liu Charlene Chia Chi
Bought by
Delo Chia and Liu Spring

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2010
Sold by
Lo Hisa Ming
Bought by
Lo Hisa Ming

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Zhong Yang
Bought by
Lo Hisa Ming

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Correia Wayne Daniel
Bought by
Zhong Yang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,600
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Mitchell Thomas M $1,500,000 Old Republic Title
Delo Chia -- None Available
Delo Chia -- None Available
Lo Hisa Ming -- None Available
Lo Hisa Ming -- Chicago Title Company
Zhong Yang -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zhong Yang $155,700
Previous Owner Zhong Yang $69,600
Previous Owner Zhong Yang $556,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,650 -- --
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Sold $1,500,000 +0.1% $2,358 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Price Changed $1,499,000 -6.0% $2,357 / Sq Ft
08/11/2023 08/11/23 For Sale $1,595,000 0.0% $2,508 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Rented $3,650 +1.4% --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Price Changed $3,600 -5.3% $6 / Sq Ft
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Rent $3,800 -- --
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 $18,633 $1,530,000 $1,428,000 $102,000
2024 $18,633 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $100,000
2023 $10,974 $845,088 $748,511 $96,577
2022 $10,841 $828,519 $733,835 $94,684
2021 $10,627 $812,275 $719,447 $92,828
2020 $10,420 $803,947 $712,070 $91,877
2019 $10,301 $788,184 $698,108 $90,076
2018 $10,033 $772,730 $684,420 $88,310
2017 $9,856 $757,579 $671,000 $86,579
2016 $9,594 $742,726 $657,844 $84,882
2015 $9,495 $731,570 $647,963 $83,607
2014 $9,237 $717,241 $635,271 $81,970
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andy Tse

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Andy Tse

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 807-8808

    835 Total Sales

    Andy Tse
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  • Sunny Ghajar

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Sunny Ghajar

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 464-2427

    93 Total Sales

    Sunny Ghajar
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  • Michael Repka

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Michael Repka

    Deleon Realty

    (650) 488-7325

    777 Total Sales

    Michael Repka
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Spring Liu

    Spring Bay Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81938155

MLSListings

APN: 137-07-081

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306

2136 Bowdoin St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2136 Bowdoin St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 11 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,672,969, approximately $2,630 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 2136 Bowdoin St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Escondido Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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