$4,100,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,193 Sq Ft
5,602 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,870 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Bowden Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

The intrinsic charm of Old Palo Alto radiates throughout this beautifully maintained and expanded residence, offering classic architecture with modern livability. Set on a 5,600 sq ft lot, the home features approximately 2,200 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space and was remodeled and expanded. An inviting living room with a central fireplace sets a warm tone, while the updated kitchen impresses with sleek stainless steel appliances. The spacious family room opens directly to a private, well-landscaped backyard, complete with a deck, artificial turf, and a brick patio ideal for effortless indoor-outdoor living. This home includes four generous bedrooms, including a private guest en-suite and a serene primary suite that opens to a secluded deck retreat. With three and a half bathrooms, the floor plan is both elegant and functional, perfect for everyday comfort and entertaining. Ideally situated, the property is just moments from California Avenue's vibrant shops, restaurants, coffee spots, Bowden Park, farmers market, and Caltrain station. Also close to Town & Country Village, University Ave, Stanford University, & has convenient access to US-101. Top-rated Palo Alto schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Umang Sanchorawala

Compass License #01471341 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Yumi Lee Ramirez

Real Estate Source, Inc. License #02212985

Real Estate Source, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,602 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,193 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-19-097

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,937

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 100
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2193
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2193
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, Inside, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Pass Through, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 124-19-097
  • Lot Acres: 0.1286
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5600.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Walter Hays Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Puri Bharadwaj Family Trust and Bharadwaj Neeraj
Bought by
Cao Ye and Gao Xingqi
Seller's Agent
Umang Sanchorawala
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Yumi Lee Ramirez
Real Estate Source, Inc.
List Price
$4,250,000
Sold Price
$4,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-3.53%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.97%
Original Mortgage
$3,075,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,071,722
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,207,473

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2021
Sold by
Bharadwaj Neeraj and Puri Sabena
Bought by
Bharadwaj Neeraj and Puri Sabena

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Hertz Ilene M
Bought by
Bharadwaj Neeraj and Puri Sabena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,900
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Hertz Ilene M
Bought by
Hertz Ilene M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2001
Sold by
Hertz Adam D
Bought by
Hertz Ilene M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1999
Sold by
Harvey Katherine W
Bought by
Hertz Adam D and Hertz Ilene M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Harvey Katherine W
Bought by
Harvey Katherine Wrapp and Harvey Edmund S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1997
Sold by
Harvey Katherine W and Harvey Edmund S
Bought by
Harvey Katherine Wrapp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1997
Sold by
Harvey Katherine W
Bought by
Harvey Edmund S and Harvey Katherine W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,100,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,075,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $990,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $733,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $999,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $205,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $4,100,000 -3.5% $1,870 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $4,250,000 -- $1,938 / 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 $31,937 $2,692,702 $2,167,304 $525,398
2024 $31,937 $2,639,905 $2,124,808 $515,097
2023 $31,466 $2,588,144 $2,083,146 $504,998
2022 $31,102 $2,537,397 $2,042,300 $495,097
2021 $30,488 $2,487,645 $2,002,255 $485,390
2020 $29,857 $2,462,138 $1,981,725 $480,413
2019 $29,527 $2,413,862 $1,942,868 $470,994
2018 $28,714 $2,366,532 $1,904,773 $461,759
2017 $28,209 $2,320,130 $1,867,425 $452,705
2016 $27,469 $2,274,638 $1,830,809 $443,829
2015 $27,201 $2,240,472 $1,803,309 $437,163
2014 $26,656 $2,196,585 $1,767,985 $428,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82011513

MLSListings

APN: 124-19-097