NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2137 Bowdoin St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Estimated Value: $3,776,661 - $5,106,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
1,383 Sq Ft
$3,045/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2013

Last sale price $2,625,000 $1,898 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,878/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Weisshaar Park

About This Home

As of December 2013

6 bed, 4 bath home in Palo Alto w/ beautiful kitchen w/ carrara marble counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and backyard access. Master bedroom on ground floor near two other rooms. Lower level guest quarters. Large upstairs terrace & original fireplace with custom stonework. CAT6 wiring throughout house originally designed for Stanford Computer Scientist. Excellent Palo Alto schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Deleon

Deleon Realty License #01342140 Listed on: 12/08/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Simons

Compass License #01376733

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,383 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-06-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,984

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 81
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1898.05
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1383
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 810
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 810
  • Thomas Brothers: J1
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1383
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Guest Quarters, Basement - Partial, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Construction Type: Low VOC Finishes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Escondido Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 313
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137-06-057
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1861.89
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4625.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 4625.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 4625.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4625.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Escondido Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2024
Sold by
Schwarzbach David and Schwarzbach Tara
Bought by
Schwarzbach Family Trust and Schwarzbach
Current Estimated Value
$4,148,310

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2013
Closed on
Nov 6, 2013
Sold by
Borenstein Jay and Borenstein Jennifer
Bought by
Schwarzbach David and Schwarzbach Tara
Seller's Agent
Ken Deleon
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Denise Simons
Compass
List Price
$2,625,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Borenstein Jay B and Borenstein Jennifer S
Bought by
Borenstein Jay and Borenstein Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2010
Sold by
Stoddard Kirk M and Stoddard Richard M
Bought by
Borenstein Jay B and Borenstein Jennifer S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2010
Sold by
Stoddard Suzanne
Bought by
Borenstein Jay B and Borenstein Jennifer S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2009
Sold by
Stoddard Suzanne
Bought by
Stoddard Suzanne and Stoddard Richard M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$24,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1999
Sold by
Stoddard Sally Mcallister and Stoddard Sarah Emmaline M
Bought by
Stoddard Sally M
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
Schwarzbach Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Schwarzbach David -- Chicago Title Company
Borenstein Jay -- None Available
Borenstein Jay B -- First American Title Company
Borenstein Jay B $1,000,000 First American Title Company
Stoddard Suzanne -- None Available
Stoddard Sally M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schwarzbach David $1,931,000
Previous Owner Schwarzbach David $2,000,000
Previous Owner Borenstein Jay B $580,000
Previous Owner Borenstein Jay B $297,500
Previous Owner Borenstein Jay B $596,000
Previous Owner Borenstein Jay B $600,000
Previous Owner Stoddard Suzanne M $24,000
Previous Owner Stoddard Sally M $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/09/2013 12/09/13 Sold $2,625,000 0.0% $1,898 / Sq Ft
12/08/2013 12/08/13 For Sale $2,625,000 -- $1,898 / 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
2024 $37,984 $3,154,787 $1,922,919 $1,231,868
2023 $37,425 $3,092,929 $1,885,215 $1,207,714
2022 $36,993 $3,032,284 $1,848,250 $1,184,034
2021 $36,264 $2,972,828 $1,812,010 $1,160,818
2020 $35,510 $2,942,347 $1,793,431 $1,148,916
2019 $35,118 $2,884,655 $1,758,266 $1,126,389
2018 $34,148 $2,828,094 $1,723,791 $1,104,303
2017 $33,548 $2,772,642 $1,689,992 $1,082,650
2016 $32,670 $2,718,277 $1,656,855 $1,061,422
2015 $32,353 $2,677,447 $1,631,968 $1,045,479
2014 $31,741 $2,625,000 $1,600,000 $1,025,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81342728

MLSListings

APN: 137-06-057