NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,150,000 - $1,759,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
610 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 28, 2016

Last sale price $1,055,000 $845 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,239/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • 3-minute walk to California Avenue
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Gated Community
  • 4-minute walk to Bowden Park

About This Home

As of July 2016

Welcome to the transportation corridor at California Ave! Live a plush urban life along California Avenue and its transportation hub while enjoying the fine dining establishments, outdoor cafes, coffee houses, and the vibrant high tech community surrounding it. This former model penthouse property is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo with 1248 sqft (+-) with dual master suites. It features new kitchen stone counters and cabinets, tiled entry and kitchen floors, recently installed carpeting and new paint. As an original showcase unit, extra sunlight is brought in through rare end unit bonus windows, kitchen & hall skylights, and transom windows in the extra high ceiling in the master bedroom. Walk just 58 steps outside the secure compound door to the Cal Train ticket kiosk! Secure reserved underground parking and parking passes for extra night-time parking in the Cal Train lot. Enjoy the free shuttle to/from the Stanford Campus and convenient access to Levis Stadium or San Francisco!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Whitten

Compass License #00935947 Listed on: 06/15/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 610

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Security Lights
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-37-125

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include cable / dish, decks, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, hot water, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, management fee, pool spa or tennis, roof, water / sewer
  • 141 Units
  • Palo Alto Central East Association
  • Built by Palo Alto Central East
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Meeting Room
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community
  • Building Fire Escape
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,949

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions, Pets - Allowed, Pets - Rules
  • Age: 23
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 141
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1248
  • Complex Name: Palo Alto Central East
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Zoning Description: RM40
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1248
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Fire Alarm, Fire Escape, Fire System - Sprinkler, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Lights
  • Laundry: Dryer, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Stone, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Cabana / Dressing Room, Community Facility, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Site Parking, Underground Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 560
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool, Community Security Gate, Conference Facilities, Elevator, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub
  • Association Fees Include: Cable / Dish, Decks, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Hot Water, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Palo Alto Central East
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 124-37-125
  • Lot Acres: 0.0140
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 631.62
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 631.62

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2022
Sold by
Zheng Jin and Zheng Jin
Bought by
Zheng And Zong Family Trust and Zheng
Current Estimated Value
$1,319,012

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2016
Closed on
Jul 26, 2016
Sold by
Curry Leigh W and Curry Douglas
Bought by
Zheng Jin and Zong Jin
Seller's Agent
Leigh Whitten
Compass
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$998,888
Sold Price
$1,055,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,112
5.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Carr Linda and Curry Douglas
Bought by
Curry Leigh W and Curry Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2008
Sold by
Curry Douglas N
Bought by
Curry Leigh W and Curry Douglas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2003
Sold by
Curry Douglas N
Bought by
Curry Douglas N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1999
Sold by
Curry Kathleen A
Bought by
Curry Douglas N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$311,950
Interest Rate
7.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1999
Sold by
Nieman Sandra and Niemann Sandra
Bought by
Niemann Sandra Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1995
Sold by
Noblitt Alan and Noblitt Sue
Bought by
Niemann Sandra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,800
Interest Rate
7.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Summerhill Palo Alto Ii Inc
Bought by
Pavlica Susan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,900
Interest Rate
7.24%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zheng And Zong Family Trust -- Li Victoria
Zheng Jin $1,055,000 First American Title Company
Curry Leigh W -- Cornerstone Title Company
Carr Linda -- Cornerstone Title Company
Curry Leigh W -- None Available
Curry Douglas N -- First American Title Company
Curry Douglas N -- Chicago Title Co
Curry Douglas N -- Chicago Title Co
Niemann Sandra Jean -- --
Niemann Sandra J $264,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Pavlica Susan R $221,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zheng Jin $417,000
Previous Owner Carr Linda $300,000
Previous Owner Curry Douglas N $185,000
Previous Owner Curry Douglas N $311,950
Previous Owner Niemann Sandra J $250,800
Previous Owner Pavlica Susan R $198,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Sold $1,055,000 +5.6% $845 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $998,888 0.0% $800 / Sq Ft
07/20/2014 07/20/14 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
07/20/2014 07/20/14 Under Contract -- -- --
07/13/2014 07/13/14 For Rent $3,600 -- --
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 $14,949 $1,130,000 $565,000 $565,000
2024 $14,949 $1,190,000 $595,000 $595,000
2023 $12,996 $1,020,000 $510,000 $510,000
2022 $14,673 $1,153,794 $576,897 $576,897
2021 $14,384 $1,131,172 $565,586 $565,586
2020 $14,097 $1,119,574 $559,787 $559,787
2019 $13,938 $1,097,622 $548,811 $548,811
2018 $13,567 $1,076,100 $538,050 $538,050
2017 $13,329 $1,055,000 $527,500 $527,500
2016 $6,788 $506,342 $253,171 $253,171
2015 $6,717 $498,738 $249,369 $249,369
2014 $6,504 $488,970 $244,485 $244,485
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81590652

MLSListings

APN: 124-37-125