NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2170 Princeton St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Estimated Value: $2,172,646 - $2,918,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft
$3,037/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2012

Last sale price $850,000 $1,073 Per Sq Ft

Est. 183% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,184/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2012

Small but cute! Prime College Terrace location- Walk to schools, Stanford, Shopping & transportation. Wood burning FP in living room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen McNay

Compass License #00374454 Listed on: 04/11/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Betty Rooker

Pertria Inc License #00560688

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,228

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-03-058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,228

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 66
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1073.23
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 792
  • Barclay Horizontal: 9
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 81
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 9
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: A1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Free Standing, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 792
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced
  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s)

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

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 137-03-058
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 958.33
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2850.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 2850.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 2850.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2850.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

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
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Johnsson Kerstin and Johnson Kerstin
Bought by
Johnsson Kerstin
Current Estimated Value
$2,405,662

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,775
Outstanding Balance
$307,351
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,098,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2012
Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Sastry Arun and Sastry Shashi
Bought by
Johnsson Kerstin
Seller's Agent
Karen McNay
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Betty Rooker
Pertria Inc
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
11.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2004
Sold by
Loveless Stephen E and Campbell Melissa Loveless
Bought by
Sastry Arun and Sastry Shashi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Johnsson Kerstin -- Chicago Title Company
Johnsson Kerstin $849,750 Chicago Title Company
Sastry Arun $660,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnsson Kerstin $344,775
Closed Johnsson Kerstin $680,000
Previous Owner Sastry Arun $200,000
Previous Owner Sastry Arun $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Sold $850,000 +12.0% $1,073 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2012 04/11/12 For Sale $759,000 -- $958 / 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 $13,228 $1,067,639 $447,402 $620,237
2024 $13,228 $1,046,706 $438,630 $608,076
2023 $13,029 $1,026,183 $430,030 $596,153
2022 $12,872 $1,006,063 $421,599 $584,464
2021 $12,616 $986,337 $413,333 $573,004
2020 $12,365 $976,224 $409,095 $567,129
2019 $12,224 $957,083 $401,074 $556,009
2018 $11,900 $938,317 $393,210 $545,107
2017 $11,689 $919,919 $385,500 $534,419
2016 $11,378 $901,883 $377,942 $523,941
2015 $11,261 $888,336 $372,265 $516,071
2014 $10,973 $870,935 $364,973 $505,962
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Karen McNay

    Compass

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Betty Rooker

    Pertria Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81213311

MLSListings

APN: 137-03-058

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306

2170 Princeton St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2170 Princeton St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 11 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,405,662, approximately $3,037 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 2170 Princeton St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Escondido Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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