2140 Columbia St Palo Alto, CA 94306
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,763
Sq Ft
9,148
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Skylights
- Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Weisshaar Park
About This Home
As of December 20123 bed, 2 bath College Terrace home w/family room on oversized (9,375sf) lot. Renovated throughout, features include family room, gourmet kitchen w/double ovens & island cook-top, custom baths, separate laundry room, hardwood floors & fireplace. Quiet street w/no through traffic just steps from Stanford University. Close to hiking & biking trails, the "Dish", California Ave shopping & restaurants.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sharon Witte
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00842833 Listed on: 11/14/2012
Last Buyer's Agent
James Chen
JL Realty, Inc. License #01357891
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $32,634
Year Built
- Built in 1967
Lot Details
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,763 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Skylights
- Double Pane Windows
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Low Flow Toliet
- Low Flow Shower
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wood Insert Heater
- Sewer Within 50 Feet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 137-06-071
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 14, 2012
Closed on
Dec 5, 2012
Sold by
Harvey R Dennis and Sandas Harvey Paula M
Bought by
Wang Haishan and Hao Yueqi
Seller's Agent
Sharon Witte
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Chen
JL Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$535,000
31.56%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,567,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Harvey R Dennis and Sandas Harvey Paula
Bought by
Harvey R Dennis and Sandas Harvey Paula M
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 6, 1998
Sold by
Harris Charles E C
Bought by
Harvey R Dennis and Sandas Harvey Paula
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,700
Interest Rate
6.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Sold by
Chuang Suh Chu and Chuang Chien Nan
Bought by
Harris Charles E C
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
May Amanda G and May Robert W
Bought by
Chuang Suh Chu and Chuang Chien Nan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 18, 1994
Sold by
Rutherford G Williams and Rutherford Anna Gwyn
Bought by
George W Rutherford Iv Estate Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 1993
Sold by
Rutherford G Williams and Rutherford Anna Gwyn
Bought by
May Amanda Gwyn Rutherford and Knowlton Robert W
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,229,750 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $838,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $676,500 | Old Republic Title Company | |
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Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,980,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $474,770 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $439,315 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $483,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $485,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $490,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $495,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $544,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $270,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2017 03/26/17 | Rented | $5,688 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/01/2017 03/01/17 | For Rent | $5,688 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/06/2012 12/06/12 | Sold | $2,230,000 | +31.6% | $1,265 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2012 11/27/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/14/2012 11/14/12 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | -- | $961 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $32,634 | $2,692,228 | $1,414,687 | $1,277,541 |
| 2023 | $32,154 | $2,639,441 | $1,386,949 | $1,252,492 |
| 2022 | $31,783 | $2,587,688 | $1,359,754 | $1,227,934 |
| 2021 | $31,158 | $2,536,950 | $1,333,093 | $1,203,857 |
| 2020 | $30,514 | $2,510,937 | $1,319,424 | $1,191,513 |
| 2019 | $30,178 | $2,461,703 | $1,293,553 | $1,168,150 |
| 2018 | $29,348 | $2,413,436 | $1,268,190 | $1,145,246 |
| 2017 | $28,834 | $2,366,115 | $1,243,324 | $1,122,791 |
| 2016 | $28,079 | $2,319,722 | $1,218,946 | $1,100,776 |
| 2015 | $27,807 | $2,284,879 | $1,200,637 | $1,084,242 |
| 2014 | $27,254 | $2,240,123 | $1,177,119 | $1,063,004 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2017
Carol Li
Compass
(650) 281-8368
40 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Marian Chaney
Keller Williams Palo Alto
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2012
Sharon Witte
Coldwell Banker Realty
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J
Buyer's Agent in 2012
James Chen
JL Realty, Inc.
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81240978
APN: 137-06-071
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