NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2282 Columbia St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Estimated Value: $2,371,000 - $4,324,818

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,680 Sq Ft
$1,173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2014

Last sale price $3,250,000 $1,213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,522/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Weisshaar Park

About This Home

As of November 2014

Truly a unique and one of a kind home! Originally built in the 1890s with loads of old world character and charm. Masterfully and lovingly renovated in 2014 blending today's modern luxury and conveniences with old world craftsmanship, quality and warmth. Excellent floor plan, stunning "chef's" kitchen, gracious master suite and a large, beautifully landscaped backyard. Special in everyway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Foy

Midtown Realty License #00849721 Listed on: 10/02/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Aron

Compass License #00952657

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-05-078

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,141

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 106
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1212.69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2680
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: A1
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2680
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry, Basement - Partial
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear
  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137-05-078
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1342.91
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7625.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7625.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7625.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7625.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

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
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Tooley James S and Tooley Sutapa
Bought by
Mukherjee Tooley Family Trust
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$3,142,455

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2014
Closed on
Nov 6, 2014
Sold by
Symons George J and Symons Debra A
Bought by
Tooley James S and Mukherjee Sutapa
Seller's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Aron
Compass
List Price
$3,599,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$349,000
-9.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.63%
Original Mortgage
$2,360,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Kingston Deloris A and Kingston Floyd E
Bought by
Symons George J and Symons Debra A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$815,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2001
Sold by
Kingston Deloris A
Bought by
Kingston Deloris A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1999
Sold by
Kingston Floyd E and Kingston Deloris A
Bought by
Kingston Floyd E and Kingston Deloris A
Source: Public Records

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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
Mukherjee Tooley Family Trust -- --
Tooley James S $3,249,750 Old Republic Title Company
Symons George J $1,250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Kingston Deloris A -- --
Kingston Floyd E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tooley James S $2,070,000
Previous Owner Tooley James S $2,360,000
Previous Owner Symons George J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Symons George J $250,000
Previous Owner Symons George J $193,000
Previous Owner Symons George J $815,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $3,250,000 -9.7% $1,213 / Sq Ft
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2014 10/02/14 For Sale $3,599,000 -- $1,343 / 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 $46,141 $3,849,419 $2,592,224 $1,257,195
2023 $45,232 $3,754,334 $2,541,397 $1,212,937
2022 $44,712 $3,680,720 $2,491,566 $1,189,154
2021 $43,831 $3,608,550 $2,442,712 $1,165,838
2020 $42,917 $3,571,549 $2,417,665 $1,153,884
2019 $42,445 $3,501,519 $2,370,260 $1,131,259
2018 $41,267 $3,432,863 $2,323,785 $1,109,078
2017 $40,543 $3,365,553 $2,278,221 $1,087,332
2016 $39,483 $3,299,562 $2,233,550 $1,066,012
2015 $39,102 $3,250,000 $2,200,000 $1,050,000
2014 $18,930 $1,536,515 $1,167,754 $368,761
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tim Foy

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tim Foy

    Midtown Realty

    (650) 387-5078

    99 Total Sales

    Tim Foy
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  • Nicole Aron

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Nicole Aron

    Compass

    (650) 250-4517

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81435810

MLSListings

APN: 137-05-078

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306

2282 Columbia St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2282 Columbia St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 02 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $3,142,455, approximately $1,172 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 2282 Columbia 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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