NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2257 Bryant St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,883,000 - $7,103,000

3 Beds
5 Baths
420 Sq Ft
$14,029/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2016

Last sale price $2,700,000 $6,429 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $37,357/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • 4-minute walk to Bowden Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

Located in Palo Alto, the heart of the Silicon Valley, and the premier neighborhood of Old Palo Alto, 2257 Bryant St. presents a rare opportunity to design and build your dream home centrally located within walking distance of local shops and restaurants and the Caltrain station for commuting to San Francisco or San Jose and points in between. The 5,250 sf lot has a max FAR of 2,325sf plus possible basement. Located within the Palo Alto Unified School District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Summer Brill

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01891857 Listed on: 02/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Delia Fei

Compass License #01217572

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $64,767

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • 420 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-14-021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$64,767

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 420
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 420

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Available

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 124-14-021
  • Lot Acres: 0.1210
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5248.98
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5248.98

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: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2016
Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Benest Frank I
Bought by
The Qimera Trust
Seller's Agent
Summer Brill
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Delia Fei
Compass
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
8.22%
Current Estimated Value
$5,837,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,137,225
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Benest Frank I
Bought by
Benest Frank I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2001
Sold by
Makleff Amir and Makleff Orna
Bought by
Benest Frank I and Grady Pamela S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1999
Sold by
Makleff Amir H and Makleff Orna H
Bought by
Makleff Amir and Makleff Orna
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
The Qimera Trust $2,700,000 Chicago Title Company
Benest Frank I -- --
Benest Frank I -- Bridgespan Title Company
Makleff Amir -- --
Makleff Amir -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Benest Frank I $500,000
Previous Owner Makleff Amir $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $2,700,000 +8.2% $6,429 / Sq Ft
03/03/2016 03/03/16 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2016 02/24/16 For Sale $2,495,000 0.0% $5,940 / Sq Ft
02/17/2016 02/17/16 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2016 02/05/16 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $5,940 / 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
2024 $64,767 $5,428,578 $3,133,578 $2,295,000
2023 $55,333 $4,603,136 $3,072,136 $1,531,000
2022 $51,126 $4,212,499 $3,011,899 $1,200,600
2021 $42,484 $3,488,433 $2,952,843 $535,590
2020 $35,306 $2,922,566 $2,922,566 $0
2019 $34,918 $2,865,261 $2,865,261 $0
2018 $34,037 $2,809,080 $2,809,080 $0
2017 $33,353 $2,754,000 $2,754,000 $0
2016 $8,541 $659,865 $659,865 $0
2015 $7,693 $1,987,231 $1,504,531 $482,700
2014 $23,081 $1,948,305 $1,475,060 $473,245
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Summer Brill

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Delia Fei

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Delia Fei

    Compass

    (650) 269-3422

    4 in this area

    47 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81549574

MLSListings

APN: 124-14-021

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

2257 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2257 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 05 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $5,892,333, approximately $14,029 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 2257 Bryant 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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