NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Ventura Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,310,000 - $1,413,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
$1,228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $1,301,500 $1,166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,048/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2023

Welcome Home to 256 Ventura Ave in Sought-After Palo Alto w/ Award Winning Schools! This 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath End Unit boasts a fresh interior: newly painted walls, resurfaced hardwood, recessed lighting, Andersen sliding glass door & a new dining area chandelier. Chef's kitchen features granite counters, Thermador gas range + hood & recent LG dishwasher. Jack & Jill bath w/ marble finishes & glass enclosures. Stay organized w/ built-ins: lighted display cabinets & desk + interior laundry w/ Bosch units. The garage is transformed into a workspace highlighted by built-in cabinetry. Enjoy the outdoors: wrap-around garden, flagstone patio, covered deck w/ automatic sun screen & lemon tree, camelias & Japanese Maple. Small HOA w/ Low Dues. Proximity to life's essentials is unmatched: walk to Starbucks, Robles Park, & more. Drive in minutes to Stanford, Downtown Palo Alto, & shopping centers. Schools: Barron Park Elementary, Fletcher Middle, & Gunn High! 13 Min Drive to the Meta Headquarters!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yuriko Tse Shotter

Intero Real Estate Services License #01433750 Listed on: 08/25/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Andy Tse

Intero Real Estate Services License #01345580

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Ni

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01916174

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 937 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $310 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include fencing, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, roof
  • 16 Units
  • Ventura Townhouse Assoc. Of Palo Alto Association
  • Built by Ventura Townhouse Assoc. of PA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-52-008

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,289

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$310 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 45
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 16
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1116
  • Complex Name: Ventura Townhouse Assoc. of PA
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning Description: RM4
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1116
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Shower over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Electric, Individual Room Controls
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 310
  • HOA Documents: CC&RS, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Fencing, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Ventura Townhouse Assoc. of Palo Alto
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Parcel Number: 132-52-008
  • Lot Acres: 0.0215
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 936.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 936.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

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: Ellen Fletcher Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2023
Closed on
Sep 22, 2023
Sold by
Raptentsetsang Family 2010 Revocable Tru
Bought by
Chen Dan
Seller's Agent
Yuriko Tse Shotter
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Ni
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,301,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,500
-7.04%
Views
551
Current Estimated Value
$1,369,920

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,420
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.72%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Zhang Mudi
Bought by
Chen Dan
Seller's Agent
Yuriko Tse Shotter
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Ni
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,301,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,500
-7.04%
Views
551

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
Raptentsetsang Jigme Yugay and Raptentsetsang Nima Dolma
Bought by
Raptentsetsang Jigme Yugay and Raptentsetsang Nima Dolma

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2008
Sold by
Raptentsetsang Jigme Yugay and Raptentsetsang Nima D
Bought by
Raptentsetsang Jigme Yugay and Raptentsetsang Nima D
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
Chen Dan $1,301,500 Old Republic Title
Chen Dan -- Old Republic Title
Raptentsetsang Jigme Yugay -- None Available
Raptentsetsang Jigme Yugay -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Dan $571,152
Closed Chen Dan $200,000
Closed Chen Dan $620,000
Previous Owner Yugay Jigmo $168,000
Previous Owner Yugay Jigme $153,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $1,301,500 -7.0% $1,166 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $1,254 / 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 $15,289 $1,327,530 $663,714 $663,816
2024 $15,289 $1,301,500 $650,700 $650,800
2023 $15,289 $380,163 $132,608 $247,555
2022 $4,438 $372,709 $130,008 $242,701
2021 $4,349 $365,402 $127,459 $237,943
2020 $5,093 $361,657 $126,153 $235,504
2019 $5,030 $354,567 $123,680 $230,887
2018 $4,909 $347,615 $121,255 $226,360
2017 $4,820 $340,800 $118,878 $221,922
2016 $4,688 $334,119 $116,548 $217,571
2015 $4,635 $329,101 $114,798 $214,303
2014 $4,454 $322,656 $112,550 $210,106
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Yuriko Tse Shotter

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Yuriko Tse Shotter

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 813-2358

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Yuriko Tse Shotter
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  • Andy Tse

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Andy Tse

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 807-8808

    1 in this area

    825 Total Sales

    Andy Tse
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  • Rachel Ni

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Rachel Ni

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 455-1500

    1 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Rachel Ni
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81939878

MLSListings

APN: 132-52-008

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Ventura

256 Ventura Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 256 Ventura Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 25 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,369,920, approximately $1,227 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 256 Ventura 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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