NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 Kingsley Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,457,000 - $13,214,207

6 Beds
4 Baths
4,619 Sq Ft
$2,129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2014

Last sale price $8,150,000 $1,764 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $66,812/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2014

Known as the "Fowler Mansion", this turn of the century large shingled Craftsman home is located in the historic Professorville neighborhood of North Palo Alto. The home, which was built in 1902, sits on a 20,151 sf lot and is capped with a distinctive "widow's walk".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Dreyfus

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01121795 Listed on: 02/12/2014

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Derk T. Brill

Compass License #01256035

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $172,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,619 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-29-056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$172,910

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 113
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1764.45
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4619
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: J5
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Living Sq Ft: 4619
  • Stories: 2
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-29-056
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1948.47
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 20151.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 20151.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 20151.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 20151.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

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

Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Keech Max
Bought by
Keech Max and The Max Keech Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$9,835,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2018
Sold by
Keech Nahid and Keech Max
Bought by
Keech Max

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$9,000,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2014
Closed on
Aug 8, 2014
Sold by
Pfluke Lillian Ann and Pfluke Paul David
Bought by
Mk Las Casitas Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Dreyfus
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Derk T. Brill
Compass
List Price
$9,000,000
Sold Price
$8,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$850,000
-9.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.23%
Original Mortgage
$4,482,500
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Pfluke John H and The Pfluke Living Trust
Bought by
Pfluke John H and The Pfluke Survivors Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2003
Sold by
Pfluke John H and Pfluke Sybille A
Bought by
Pfluke John H and Pfluke Sybille A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2000
Sold by
Pfluke John H and Pfluke Sybille A
Bought by
Pfluke John H and Pfluke Sybille A
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
Keech Max -- None Available
Keech Nahid -- None Available
Keech Max -- Nationallink
Keech Max -- Nationallink
Keech Properties Llc $4,500,000 Nationallink
Mk Las Casitas Llc $8,149,750 Chicago Title Company
Pfluke John H -- None Available
Pfluke John H -- --
Pfluke John H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Keech Max $9,000,000
Closed Keech Max $9,000,000
Previous Owner Mk Las Casitas Llc $4,482,500
Previous Owner Pfluke John H $709,000
Previous Owner Pfluke John H $726,000
Previous Owner Pfluke John H $729,750
Previous Owner Pfluke John H $800,000
Previous Owner Pfluke John H $630,500
Previous Owner Pfluke John H $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Off Market $8,150,000 -- --
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Sold $8,150,000 -9.4% $1,764 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2014 02/12/14 For Sale $9,000,000 -- $1,948 / 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 $172,910 $14,937,412 $9,013,875 $5,923,537
2024 $172,910 $14,644,523 $8,837,133 $5,807,390
2023 $170,388 $14,357,376 $8,663,856 $5,693,520
2022 $168,463 $14,075,860 $8,493,977 $5,581,883
2021 $165,152 $13,799,864 $8,327,429 $5,472,435
2020 $161,656 $13,658,364 $8,242,042 $5,416,322
2019 $159,900 $13,390,554 $8,080,434 $5,310,120
2018 $155,487 $13,127,995 $7,921,995 $5,206,000
2017 $112,196 $9,431,632 $7,766,662 $1,664,970
2016 $97,541 $8,245,365 $7,614,375 $630,990
2015 $96,950 $8,150,000 $7,500,000 $650,000
2014 $2,736 $167,650 $71,739 $95,911
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michael Dreyfus

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Derk T. Brill

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Derk T. Brill

    Compass

    (650) 543-1117

    4 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Derk T. Brill
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81404318

MLSListings

APN: 120-29-056

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

221 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 221 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 12 February 2014 and is currently estimated at $9,835,604, approximately $2,129 per square foot. This property was built in 1901. 221 Kingsley Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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