NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2294 Princeton St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Estimated Value: $3,006,000 - $3,672,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$2,098/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2021

Last sale price $2,850,000 $1,863 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,397/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2021

Flooded with natural light, this remodeled 3 bed, 3 bath home features an excellent floor plan and is located on a desirable tree-lined street in College Terrace. The spacious living room boosts large picture windows, a marble gas fireplace and ample room for entertainment and relaxing. The bright kitchen flows into the dining area and a third bedroom/den with an adjacent renovated bath and laundry closet, flows out into the backyard. Upstairs the primary bedroom features a private terrace, two large closets and remodeled en-suite bath. A second bedroom with ample natural light is served by a remodeled bath. The inviting backyard provides generous space for relaxation and play with synthetic grass, mature plants and trees. A detached 2 car garage has an electric car charger. Other features include hardwood flooring throughout, central A/C, and tankless water heater. Close proximity to parks, library, Stanford University, California Ave. shops/dining and excellent Palo Alto schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Buecheler

Compass License #01859485 Listed on: 04/09/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Qiao

Bay Area Realty & Mortgage, Inc. License #01871360

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,453

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • 3,746

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Skyline Views

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,453

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 47
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1530
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1530
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower And Tub, Skylight, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Escondido Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 313
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3750.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 19, 2021
Sold by
Dresden Graham Mears and Dresden Irene Hsu
Bought by
Jian Yanan and Chin Sheng Chieh
Seller's Agent
Lori Buecheler
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Qiao
Bay Area Realty & Mortgage, Inc.
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
16.33%
Current Estimated Value
$3,210,603

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$360,603
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,710,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,551,560
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,659,043

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2020
Sold by
Dresden Graham and Hsu Dresden Irene
Bought by
Dresden Graham Mears and Hsu Dresden Irene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2016
Sold by
Dresden Grahan and Hsu Dresden Irene
Bought by
The Dresden Family Trust and Hsu Dresden Irene

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
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2011
Sold by
Dresden Graham and Hsu Dresden Irene
Bought by
Dresden Graham M and Hsu Dresden Irene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2009
Sold by
Gui Xia and Lee Benjamin Low
Bought by
Dresden Graham and Hsu Dresden Irene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,500
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2007
Sold by
Gui Xia
Bought by
Gui Xia and Lee Benjamin Low

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2005
Sold by
Branigan Kenneth M and Branigan Janet M
Bought by
Gui Xia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2003
Sold by
Strul Bruno
Bought by
Branigan Kenneth M and Branigan Janet M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2000
Sold by
Miller Robert E And Helen L Trustee
Bought by
Strul Bruno

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1993
Sold by
Miller Robert E and Miller Helen L
Bought by
Miller Robert E and Miller Helen L
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
Jian Yanan $2,850,000 Chicago Title Company
Dresden Graham Mears -- Fidelity National Title
Dresden Graham -- Fidelity National Title
The Dresden Family Trust -- None Available
Dresden Graham M -- Fidelity National Title Co
Dresden Graham -- Chicago Title Company
Gui Xia $208,500 First American Title Company
Gui Xia -- Chicago Title
Branigan Kenneth M $795,000 Financial Title Company
Strul Bruno $750,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Miller Robert E -- --
Miller Robert E -- --
Miller Robert E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jian Yanan $1,710,000
Previous Owner Dresden Graham $510,400
Previous Owner Dresden Graham M $500,000
Previous Owner Dresden Graham M $625,500
Previous Owner Dresden Graham M $669,500
Previous Owner Dresden Graham M $708,000
Previous Owner Dresden Graham $105,500
Previous Owner Dresden Graham $729,750
Previous Owner Gui Xia $415,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $417,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $150,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $920,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $295,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $860,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $805,000
Previous Owner Gui Xia $57,500
Previous Owner Gui Xia $805,000
Previous Owner Branigan Kenneth M $250,000
Previous Owner Branigan Kenneth M $212,700
Previous Owner Branigan Kenneth M $636,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Sold $2,850,000 +16.3% $1,863 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $2,450,000 -- $1,601 / 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 $36,453 $3,084,930 $2,679,018 $405,912
2024 $36,453 $3,024,442 $2,626,489 $397,953
2023 $35,916 $2,965,140 $2,574,990 $390,150
2022 $35,502 $2,907,000 $2,524,500 $382,500
2021 $15,816 $1,255,120 $557,606 $697,514
2020 $15,497 $1,242,251 $551,889 $690,362
2019 $15,339 $1,217,894 $541,068 $676,826
2018 $14,992 $1,194,014 $530,459 $663,555
2017 $14,729 $1,170,603 $520,058 $650,545
2016 $14,259 $1,147,651 $509,861 $637,790
2015 $14,115 $1,130,413 $502,203 $628,210
2014 $13,781 $1,108,271 $492,366 $615,905
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lori Buecheler

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lori Buecheler

    Compass

    (650) 387-2716

    59 Total Sales

    Lori Buecheler
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  • Julie Qiao

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Julie Qiao

    Bay Area Realty & Mortgage, Inc.

    (408) 255-8188

    8 Total Sales

    Julie Qiao
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81838295

MLSListings

APN: 137-04-082

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306

2294 Princeton St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2294 Princeton St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 09 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,210,603, approximately $2,098 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 2294 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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