NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Lowell Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $7,557,000 - $40,404,922

7 Beds
6.5 Baths
12,346 Sq Ft
$1,942/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2014

Last sale price $19,880,000 $1,610 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $150,775/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • In Ground Pool
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2014

LANDMARK ESTATE...LOWELL HOUSE...IS LOCATED ON ONE OF THE LARGEST PARCELS IN PRIME SOUGHT AFTER OLD PALO ALTO LOT IS ~.86 ACRES/37,426SF -THE 7BD HOME HAS HAD JUST 4 OWNERS...MASTERFULLY RENOVATED & EXPANDED IN PHASES BETWEEN 1997 & 2006..HOME THEATER.WINE CELLAR..SEPARATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE W/BATH, FITNESS CENTER & WORKSHOP.. DETACHED GARAGE W/1-BEDROOM GH. POOL & SPA, CABANA, BASKETBALL/SPORT CT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Gullixson

Compass License #70001879 Listed on: 05/06/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Bucolo

Compass License #00613242

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $276,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1929

Home Design

  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 12,346 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Triple Pane Windows
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Solar Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Freezer
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Intercom
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Air Purifier

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool has a Solar Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-17-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$276,096

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Georgian
  • Age: 98
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1610.24
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 12346
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: A6
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Zoning Description: R1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Garbage Disposal, Freezer, Dishwashers - 2+, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerators - 2+, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 12346
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Hardwood - Partial, Tile, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Formal Entry, Guest House, Basement - Partial, Wine Cellar / Storage, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 7
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 7
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 7
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Pool - Solar Cover, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Fenced, Game Court Out/In
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood, Brick
  • Construction Type: Low VOC Finishes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), Wet Bar, Air Purifier

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 124-17-021
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1741.45
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 37462.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 37462.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 37462.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 37462.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Solar Screens, Thermostat Controller, Tankless Water Heater, Triple Pane Windows, Storm Windows, Attic Fan

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2014
Closed on
Jul 2, 2014
Sold by
Cohn Robert and Cohn Martha
Bought by
Happy Angel Consultants Limited
Seller's Agent
Mary Gullixson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Bucolo
Compass
List Price
$21,500,000
Sold Price
$19,880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,620,000
-7.53%
Current Estimated Value
$23,980,961

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,100,961
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Cohn Robert and Cohn Martha
Bought by
Cohn Robert and Cohn Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1995
Sold by
Spitters Mary Ann Heaton
Bought by
Singleton Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
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
Happy Angel Consultants Limited $19,879,750 First American Title Company
Cohn Robert -- Old Republic Title Company
Singleton Judith -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cohn Robert $0
Previous Owner Cohn Robert $4,000,000
Previous Owner Cohn Robert $1,000,000
Previous Owner Singleton Judith $1,100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2014 07/08/14 Sold $19,880,000 -7.5% $1,610 / Sq Ft
06/21/2014 06/21/14 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Sale $21,500,000 -- $1,741 / 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 $276,096 $23,892,783 $21,008,346 $2,884,437
2024 $276,096 $23,424,298 $20,596,418 $2,827,880
2023 $272,074 $22,964,999 $20,192,567 $2,772,432
2022 $269,010 $22,514,706 $19,796,635 $2,718,071
2021 $263,725 $22,073,242 $19,408,466 $2,664,776
2020 $258,132 $21,846,909 $19,209,457 $2,637,452
2019 $255,335 $21,418,539 $18,832,801 $2,585,738
2018 $248,147 $20,998,569 $18,463,531 $2,535,038
2017 $243,810 $20,586,833 $18,101,501 $2,485,332
2016 $237,478 $20,183,170 $17,746,570 $2,436,600
2015 $235,233 $19,880,000 $17,480,000 $2,400,000
2014 $55,788 $4,658,812 $2,329,406 $2,329,406
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mary Gullixson

    Compass

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  • Sherry Bucolo

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Sherry Bucolo

    Compass

    (650) 207-9909

    14 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Sherry Bucolo
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81415343

MLSListings

APN: 124-17-021

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

215 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 215 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 06 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $23,980,961, approximately $1,942 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 215 Lowell Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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