NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Ferne Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,950,000 - $3,504,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,298 Sq Ft
$2,529/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2013

Last sale price $1,800,000 $1,387 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,390/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fairmeadow Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of April 2013

Cute Ranch style home on 8,344 sf lot in the Greenmeadow area. Adorable home features spacious living room/dining area w/gas insert fireplace. Currently, 3rd BR has been converted to a family w/cozy brick fireplace. Updated Chef's kitchen features new counters & gas range. Updated Baths. Gleaming hardwood flooring, newer dual-paned windows & new roof. New deck & lush yards great for entertaining!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John King

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00868208 Listed on: 03/28/2013

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Erika Ameri

Compass License #01727613

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as R1B8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,298 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Clean Air Certified Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 147-28-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,537

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1386.75
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1298
  • Barclay Horizontal: 14
  • Barclays Page: 21
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 21
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 79
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 14
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: E2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R1B8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Clean Air Certified, Wood Burning, Insert, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Trash Compactor, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1298
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile, Metal
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • High School: 325

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 147-28-006
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1151.77
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8330.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8330.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8330.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8330.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Fairmeadow Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2013
Closed on
Apr 5, 2013
Sold by
French William Lee and Mcclain Laurie J
Bought by
Pahwa Aroon and Kasturia Suman
Seller's Agent
John King
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Erika Ameri
Compass
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
20.4%
Current Estimated Value
$3,282,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,482,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.90%
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
Pahwa Aroon $1,800,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2013 04/11/13 Sold $1,800,000 +20.4% $1,387 / Sq Ft
04/05/2013 04/05/13 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2013 03/28/13 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $1,152 / 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 $26,537 $2,216,558 $1,108,279 $1,108,279
2024 $26,537 $2,173,098 $1,086,549 $1,086,549
2023 $26,147 $2,130,490 $1,065,245 $1,065,245
2022 $25,843 $2,088,716 $1,044,358 $1,044,358
2021 $25,334 $2,047,762 $1,023,881 $1,023,881
2020 $24,814 $2,026,766 $1,013,383 $1,013,383
2019 $24,540 $1,987,026 $993,513 $993,513
2018 $23,869 $1,948,066 $974,033 $974,033
2017 $23,451 $1,909,870 $954,935 $954,935
2016 $22,836 $1,872,422 $936,211 $936,211
2015 $22,613 $1,844,298 $922,149 $922,149
2014 $22,144 $1,808,172 $904,086 $904,086
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John King

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    John King

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 483-2710

    2 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    John King
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  • Erika Ameri

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Erika Ameri

    Compass

    (650) 269-8211

    38 Total Sales

    Erika Ameri
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81309725

MLSListings

APN: 147-28-006

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Greenmeadow

253 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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