NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2579 Fordham St East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Estimated Value: $917,000 - $1,168,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,010 Sq Ft
$1,067/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 06, 2020

Last sale price $920,000 $911 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,858/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Shed
  • Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • 2-minute walk to Jack Farrell Park

About This Home

As of March 2020

This adorable home is located in the University Village neighborhood at the base of the Ravenswood- 4 Corners. This home features mature fruit trees, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, laminate flooring, eat-in kitchen, living room with a wood burning fireplace and picture window. Updated bathroom tile & fixtures, patio for outdoor entertaining, off street parking and two car garage, near schools, public library, retail shopping, short commute to Amazon, Facebook, Stanford University & Medical Center; easy access to Silicon Valley, HWY 101 & 84 Dumbarton Bridge. Approximately 6000 sf lot provides plenty of space for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rod Creason

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01443380 Listed on: 12/13/2019

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Shaun Arceneaux

Madison Premiere Realty License #01311512

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,508

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,508

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10006
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: A-Frame
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1010
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tar And Gravel
  • Yard/Grounds: Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Costano Elementary
  • Middle School: Cesar Chavez Academy
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 624
  • Middle School: 620

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2019
Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Riley Willie and Riley Patricia
Bought by
Nguyen Duc Phong and Do Le Hanh
Seller's Agent
Rod Creason
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Shaun Arceneaux
Madison Premiere Realty
List Price
$939,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.02%
Current Estimated Value
$1,077,199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,199
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%
Original Mortgage
$828,000
Outstanding Balance
$734,696
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$342,503

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2018
Sold by
Riley Willie
Bought by
Riley Willie and Riley Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2018
Sold by
Riley Willie and Riley Alberta
Bought by
Riley Willie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2006
Sold by
Riley Patricia
Bought by
Riley Willie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2006
Sold by
Riley Willie and Riley Patricia
Bought by
Riley Alberta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2004
Sold by
Riley Albertha
Bought by
Riley Willie and Riley Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1993
Sold by
Riley Alberta and Riley Albertha
Bought by
Riley Alberta and Wilson Vernita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
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
Nguyen Duc Phong $920,000 Old Republic Title Company
Riley Willie -- None Available
Riley Willie -- None Available
Riley Willie -- First American Title Co
Riley Albertha -- First American Title Co
Riley Alberta -- First American Title Co
Riley Willie -- --
Riley Alberta -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nguyen Duc Phong $828,000
Previous Owner Riley Willie $120,000
Previous Owner Riley Alberta $39,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Sold $920,000 -2.0% $911 / Sq Ft
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2019 12/13/19 For Sale $939,000 -- $930 / 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 $14,508 $1,101,658 $574,162 $527,496
2023 $14,508 $1,058,881 $551,867 $507,014
2022 $13,613 $1,046,120 $541,047 $505,073
2021 $12,275 $929,531 $530,439 $399,092
2020 $2,482 $38,151 $10,030 $28,121
2019 $2,433 $37,404 $9,834 $27,570
2018 $2,078 $36,672 $9,642 $27,030
2017 $1,974 $35,953 $9,453 $26,500
2016 $1,874 $35,249 $9,268 $25,981
2015 $1,809 $34,720 $9,129 $25,591
2014 $1,721 $34,041 $8,951 $25,090
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rod Creason

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Rod Creason

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 255-2977

    4 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Rod Creason
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Shaun Arceneaux

    Madison Premiere Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81777344

MLSListings

APN: 063-085-030

California San Mateo County East Palo Alto 94303

2579 Fordham St, East Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2579 Fordham St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 13 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,077,199, approximately $1,066 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 2579 Fordham St is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Costano Elementary School, Menlo-Atherton High School, and Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School.

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