NOT LISTED FOR SALE

246 Walter Hays Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,721,000 - $5,103,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,108 Sq Ft
$2,079/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2021

Last sale price $3,588,888 $1,703 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,537/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Bonus Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2021

Light & bright expanded two-story Barrett & Hilp on a wonderful tree-lined street in the highly-desired Green Gables neighborhood. The home includes a flexible floor plan with a covered porch, new kitchen, dining room/living room combo with fireplace and wall of windows, updated bathrooms, and a beautiful expansive rear yard with patio. Fantastic location close to the Main Library, Palo Alto Art Center, Childrens Library, Childrens Jr. Museum & Zoo, parks, and excellent schools (Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Chancellor

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01174998 Listed on: 05/28/2021

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Yifang Yang

Compass License #01371905

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,897

Year Built

  • 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,122 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,108 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,897

Year Built

1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2108
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1951

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2108
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Site Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1635
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7124.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7124.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Ellenby Houses Llc
Bought by
Liu Wei and Zhao Yi
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Yifang Yang
Compass
List Price
$3,698,000
Sold Price
$3,588,888
Premium/Discount to List
-$109,112
-2.95%
Current Estimated Value
$4,382,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$793,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$2,871,110
Outstanding Balance
$2,563,475
Interest Rate
1.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,609,732

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Owen Leslie R and Leslie R Owen Trust
Bought by
Ellenby Houses Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Owen Leslie Renee
Bought by
Owen Leslie R and Leslie R Owen Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2019
Sold by
Truts Owen Bruce Dieter and Truts Angela M Owen Survivor S
Bought by
Owen Bruce Dieter and Owen Lesile Renee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2014
Sold by
Owen Angela M and Owen Bruce Dieter
Bought by
Angela M Owen Survivors Trust and Owen Bruce Dieter
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
Liu Wei $3,589,000 Chicago Title Company
Ellenby Houses Llc -- None Available
Owen Leslie R -- None Available
Owen Bruce Dieter -- None Available
Angela M Owen Survivors Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Liu Wei $2,871,110
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Sold $3,588,888 -3.0% $1,703 / Sq Ft
06/12/2021 06/12/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $3,698,000 -- $1,754 / 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 $43,897 $3,808,555 $3,608,107 $200,448
2024 $43,897 $3,733,878 $3,537,360 $196,518
2023 $43,256 $3,660,665 $3,468,000 $192,665
2022 $42,766 $3,588,888 $3,400,000 $188,888
2021 $1,711 $133,563 $47,570 $85,993
2020 $1,676 $132,195 $47,083 $85,112
2019 $1,576 $129,604 $46,160 $83,444
2018 $1,545 $127,063 $45,255 $81,808
2017 $1,517 $124,572 $44,368 $80,204
2016 $1,464 $122,131 $43,499 $78,632
2015 $1,449 $120,297 $42,846 $77,451
2014 $1,427 $117,941 $42,007 $75,934
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Chancellor

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Brian Chancellor

    Sereno Group

    (650) 303-5511

    8 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Brian Chancellor
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  • Yifang Yang

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Yifang Yang

    Compass

    (408) 674-4418

    1 in this area

    286 Total Sales

    Yifang Yang
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81846264

MLSListings

APN: 003-37-020

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

246 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 246 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 28 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $4,382,580, approximately $2,079 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 246 Walter Hays Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Duveneck Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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