NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Fernando Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,852,000 - $3,271,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,207 Sq Ft
$2,571/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2017

Last sale price $2,085,000 $1,727 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,128/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Workshop
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Boulware Park

About This Home

As of February 2017

This home on a larger lot has so much potential - move-in, remodel or build your dream home. Desirable Palo Alto schools and conveniently located nearby California Avenue shops and cafes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terrie Masuda

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00951976 Listed on: 01/19/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Culp

Compass License #00896337

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,122

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,017 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,207 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-34-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,122

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1207
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1207
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Barron Park Elementary
  • Middle School: Terman Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 310
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 132-34-018
  • Lot Acres: 0.2070
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Barron Park Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Terman Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2017
Closed on
Feb 16, 2017
Sold by
Nishiki Michael
Bought by
Jette Christopher and Jette Christine
Seller's Agent
Terrie Masuda
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Culp
Compass
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,085,000
Premium/Discount to List
$87,000
4.35%
Current Estimated Value
$3,103,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,018,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1998
Sold by
Nishiki Jack A
Bought by
Nishiki Jack Atsushi and Nishiki Eiko Hashiguchi
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
Jette Christopher $2,085,000 Lawyers Title Company
Nishiki Jack Atsushi -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jette Christine $1,296,636
Closed Jette Christopher $1,332,000
Closed Jette Christopher $250,000
Closed Jette Christopher $1,426,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Sold $2,085,000 +4.4% $1,727 / Sq Ft
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2017 01/19/17 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $1,655 / 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 $31,122 $2,701,696 $2,321,170 $380,526
2024 $31,122 $2,570,463 $2,275,657 $294,806
2023 $29,462 $2,418,357 $2,231,037 $187,320
2022 $29,120 $2,370,940 $2,187,292 $183,648
2021 $28,545 $2,324,452 $2,144,404 $180,048
2020 $27,820 $2,289,118 $2,122,416 $166,702
2019 $26,621 $2,169,234 $2,080,800 $88,434
2018 $25,890 $2,126,700 $2,040,000 $86,700
2017 $3,434 $213,306 $119,528 $93,778
2016 $3,257 $209,125 $117,185 $91,940
2015 $3,217 $205,984 $115,425 $90,559
2014 $3,059 $201,950 $113,164 $88,786
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terrie Masuda

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Terrie Masuda

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 917-7969

    17 Total Sales

    Terrie Masuda
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  • Pamela Culp

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Pamela Culp

    Compass

    (415) 640-3293

    73 Total Sales

    Pamela Culp
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81636068

MLSListings

APN: 132-34-018

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Ventura

253 Fernando Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 253 Fernando Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 19 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $3,103,250, approximately $2,571 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 253 Fernando Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Barron Park Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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