NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2518 Birch St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $668,985 - $1,129,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
673 Sq Ft
$1,224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Washer and Dryer
  • 1-minute walk to Sarah Wallis Park

About This Home

As of July 2024

Furnished rental available for 90+ night leases. With a great location on California Ave, near Stanford, shopping, restaurants, Caltrain, and major thoroughfares, this remodeled 1 BR apartment glistens with bright walls and fixtures. The bedroom has a comfortable queen-sized bed, while the bathroom is tiled, bright, and modern. The kitchen has all the appliances and kitchenware you need, and there's a dining area, a work table, plus a balcony. With blazing fast internet, this place is perfect for corporate travelers, Stanford visitors, interns, wfh-ers ... everybody! Price: -- Rent is $4200 / month -- We also ask for a $100 utility fee -- Finally, we ask for a one-time cleaning fee of $80

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kevin Boer

Kevin Boer, Broker License #01404898 Listed on: 05/22/2024

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,726

Year Built

  • 1983

Lot Details

  • 784

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 673 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,200
  • Property Available on 7/1/24
  • Rent includes association fees, cable TV, electricity, furniture, gas, heat, hot water, laundry facilities, sewer, trash removal, water
  • 8-Month Min and 12-Month Max Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 673 Sq Ft Building

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,726

Year Built

1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available: 07/01/2024
  • Lease Terms: Accepts Section 8, Credit Report Required, Month To Month, Option To Renew
  • Maximum Lease Months: 12
  • Minimum Lease Months: 3
  • Rent Includes: Association Fees, Cable Tv, Electricity, Furniture, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Laundry Facilities, Sewer, Trash Removal, Water
  • Security Deposit: 4200

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Apartment/Condo For Rent
  • Restrictions: Pets - Not Allowed
  • Age: 41
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 20
  • Structure Sq Ft: 673
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built: 1983

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 673
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2024
Sold by
Patel Samir
Bought by
2024 Samir And Makiko Patel Revocable Trust and Patel
Current Estimated Value
$823,746

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Patel Samir
Bought by
Patel Samir

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$404,750
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2014
Sold by
Obringer Katharina H
Bought by
Patel Samir

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
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Obringer Katharina H and Stephen Obringer J
Bought by
Obringer Katharina H

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2000
Sold by
Jacobs Moira A
Bought by
Obringer J Stephen and Obringer Katharina H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1996
Sold by
Pahc Apartments Inc
Bought by
Jacobs Erich and Jacobs Moira A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
8.2%
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
2024 Samir And Makiko Patel Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Patel Samir -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Patel Samir -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Patel Samir $632,500 Old Republic Title Company
Obringer Katharina H -- --
Obringer J Stephen $351,000 Alliance Title Company
Jacobs Erich $150,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Patel Samir $404,750
Previous Owner Patel Samir $417,000
Previous Owner Jacobs Erich $142,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2024 07/07/24 Rented $4,200 0.0% --
05/22/2024 05/22/24 For Rent $4,200 0.0% --
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Rented $4,200 0.0% --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Rent $4,200 -- --
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 $9,726 $760,158 $380,079 $380,079
2024 $9,726 $745,254 $372,627 $372,627
2023 $9,580 $730,642 $365,321 $365,321
2022 $9,465 $716,316 $358,158 $358,158
2021 $9,278 $702,272 $351,136 $351,136
2020 $9,100 $695,072 $347,536 $347,536
2019 $8,995 $681,444 $340,722 $340,722
2018 $8,764 $668,084 $334,042 $334,042
2017 $8,609 $654,986 $327,493 $327,493
2016 $8,380 $642,144 $321,072 $321,072
2015 $8,294 $632,500 $316,250 $316,250
2014 $5,925 $440,074 $219,410 $220,664
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Kevin Boer

    Kevin Boer, Broker

    (800) 341-8685

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81966775

MLSListings

APN: 124-36-040

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Old Palo Alto

2518 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2518 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 22 May 2024 and is currently priced at $823,746. This property was built in 1983. 2518 Birch 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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