NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2161 Byron St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,048,000 - $6,999,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,860 Sq Ft
$2,290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2022

Last sale price $6,000,000 $2,098 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $40,834/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Skyline View
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of November 2022

Meticulously remodeled 4BD/3.5BA home in Old Palo Alto. Originally built in 1940, this Cape Cod has been reimagined to usher in contemporary functionality and flair while retaining traditional warmth and elegance. Main floor: formal entry, spacious living room, powder room, bedroom (en suite) and--overlooking the brick patio and lush rear garden--an all-new kitchen (Wolf/Viking/Miele/Sub-Zero, porcelain counters, huge island, custom cabinets) flowing organically into an open, expansive dining area and family room. Upstairs: office/sitting area; vaulted-ceiling primary suite with walk-in closets, and luxe bath with heated floors, soaking tub, walk-in shower; third full bath serving two additional bedrooms. Improved basement, detached 2-car garage, 4-car driveway parking, dual-pane windows, new heating/cooling systems, fiber-optic and EVC pre-wired, white oak flooring. Minutes to Stanford, downtown. Acclaimed schools: Walter Hays Elem, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High (buyer to verify).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter DeMent

Compass License #01355264 Listed on: 10/06/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sara Khan

Compass License #01359955

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Zhu

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01945702

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $72,886

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,839 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Skyline Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Fiber Optics Available

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 360 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-04-058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$72,886

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 360
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2860
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Other, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Living Sq Ft: 2860
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Formal Entry, Media / Home Theater, Office Area
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stone, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 124-04-058
  • Lot Acres: 0.1570
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6839.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6839.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

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
Oct 6, 2022
Closed on
Nov 8, 2022
Sold by
Bryant And Susan Mcomber 1994 Family Tru
Bought by
Han Mei and Hua Wei
Seller's Agent
Peter DeMent
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Zhu
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$5,500,000
Sold Price
$6,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500,000
9.09%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$6,549,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$549,878
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$4,200,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2012
Sold by
Mcomber F Bryant and Mcomber Susan C
Bought by
Mcomber F Bryant and Mcomber Susan Cannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
Sold by
Mcomber F Bryant and Mcomber Susan Cannon
Bought by
Mcomber F Bryant and Mcomber Susan Cannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
6.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1998
Sold by
Mcomber Mcomber F and Mcomber Susan C
Bought by
Mcomber F Bryant and Mcomber Susan Cannon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1998
Sold by
Mcomber Mcomber F and Mcomber Susan C
Bought by
Mcomber F Bryant and Mcomber Susan Cannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1996
Sold by
Mcomber Ferryle B and Mcomber Merial L
Bought by
Mcomber Ferryle Bryant and Mcomber Martin Griffith
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
Han Mei $6,000,000 Old Republic Title
Mcomber F Bryant -- Fidelity National Title Co
Mcomber F Bryant -- Fidelity National Title Co
Mcomber F Bryant -- First American Title Company
Mcomber F Bryant -- First American Title Company
Mcomber F Bryant -- First American Title
Mcomber F Bryant -- First American Title Guarant
Mcomber Ferryle Bryant -- --
Mcomber Ferryle Bryant -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Han Mei $4,200,000
Previous Owner Mcomber F Bryant $495,000
Previous Owner Mcomber F Bryant $572,000
Previous Owner Mcomber F Bryant $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2022 11/17/22 Sold $6,000,000 +9.1% $2,098 / Sq Ft
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2022 10/06/22 For Sale $5,500,000 -- $1,923 / 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 $72,886 $6,242,400 $5,410,080 $832,320
2024 $72,886 $6,120,000 $5,304,000 $816,000
2023 $71,739 $6,000,000 $5,200,000 $800,000
2022 $7,276 $529,026 $221,230 $307,796
2021 $7,132 $518,654 $216,893 $301,761
2020 $6,999 $513,337 $214,670 $298,667
2019 $6,917 $503,272 $210,461 $292,811
2018 $6,744 $493,405 $206,335 $287,070
2017 $6,625 $483,732 $202,290 $281,442
2016 $6,446 $474,248 $198,324 $275,924
2015 $6,378 $467,125 $195,345 $271,780
2014 $6,170 $457,976 $191,519 $266,457
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter DeMent

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Peter DeMent

    Compass

    (206) 321-0889

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Peter DeMent
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Sara Khan

    Compass

  • Ellen Zhu

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ellen Zhu

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 828-7119

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Ellen Zhu
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81909612

MLSListings

APN: 124-04-058

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

2161 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2161 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 06 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $6,549,878, approximately $2,290 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 2161 Byron St 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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