NOT LISTED FOR SALE

270 Channing Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,899,000 - $5,441,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,770 Sq Ft
$1,702/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2019

Last sale price $3,850,000 $1,390 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,827/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Scott Park

About This Home

As of November 2019

This historic 3-level Queen Anne style home in desirable Palo Alto has been tastefully remodeled to meet modern living standards. The living/dining room area on the main level flows into the spacious, light-filled kitchen creating a perfect space for entertaining, enhanced by easy access to the back garden. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms with custom closet systems. One bedroom currently contains two built-in cabinet units making it ideal for use as an office or family room. A full bath and a large bonus storage closet complete this level. The master suite, located at the end of the hallway on the lower level, presents a private, quiet retreat. Featured are a large patio, built-in wall system, dual-sink vanity, jetted tub, spacious shower, a customized walk-in closet and bonus customized wall closet. This level also accommodates a large laundry room, an exercise room and extra storage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ginny Kavanaugh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #70010886 Listed on: 09/25/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Foraker

Compass License #01349099

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,494

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,280

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 3,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,494

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 119
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2770
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room, Eat In Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 2770
  • Stories: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0753
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3281.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3281.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2024
Sold by
Wilson Helen W and Schneider Paul Thomas
Bought by
Wilson Schneider 2023 Revocable Trust and Schneider
Current Estimated Value
$4,511,694

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2019
Closed on
Nov 19, 2019
Sold by
Green Christopher Matthew and Ho Green Catherine Ka Lei
Bought by
Wilson Helen Wadsworth and Schneider Paul Thomas
Seller's Agent
Ginny Kavanaugh
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Foraker
Compass
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-3.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.5%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Mcdougal Donald L and Mcdougal Mary C
Bought by
Green Christopher Matthew and Lei Ho Green Catherine Ka
Seller's Agent
Elyse Barca
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ginny Kavanaugh
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,898,000
Sold Price
$3,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2011
Sold by
Mcdougall Donald L and Mcdougall Mary C
Bought by
Mcdougall Donald L and Mcdougall Mary C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2002
Sold by
Summerhill Channing Llc
Bought by
Mcdougall Donald L and Mcdougall Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Wilson Schneider 2023 Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Wilson Helen Wadsworth $3,850,000 Lawyers Title Company
Green Christopher Matthew $3,800,000 Old Republic Title Co
Mcdougall Donald L -- None Available
Mcdougall Donald L $1,729,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wilson Helen Wadsworth $1,971,300
Previous Owner Wilson Helen Wadsworth $2,000,000
Previous Owner Green Christopher Matthew $3,000,000
Previous Owner Mcdougall Donald L $500,000
Previous Owner Mcdougall Donald L $268,000
Previous Owner Mcdougall Donald L $250,000
Previous Owner Mcdougall Donald L $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Sold $3,850,000 -3.6% $1,390 / Sq Ft
11/03/2019 11/03/19 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2019 09/25/19 For Sale $3,995,000 +5.1% $1,442 / Sq Ft
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Sold $3,800,000 -2.5% $1,372 / Sq Ft
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $3,898,000 -- $1,407 / 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
2024 $49,494 $4,127,975 $3,377,435 $750,540
2023 $48,769 $4,047,035 $3,311,211 $735,824
2022 $48,212 $3,967,683 $3,246,286 $721,397
2021 $47,263 $3,889,886 $3,182,634 $707,252
2020 $46,277 $3,850,000 $3,150,000 $700,000
2019 $27,026 $2,203,346 $1,178,962 $1,024,384
2018 $26,284 $2,160,145 $1,155,846 $1,004,299
2017 $25,822 $2,117,790 $1,133,183 $984,607
2016 $25,144 $2,076,265 $1,110,964 $965,301
2015 $24,898 $2,045,079 $1,094,277 $950,802
2014 $24,390 $2,005,020 $1,072,842 $932,178
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ginny Kavanaugh

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ginny Kavanaugh

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 400-8076

    82 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Elyse Barca

    Compass

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  • Colleen Foraker

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Colleen Foraker

    Compass

    (650) 380-0085

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81769991

MLSListings

APN: 120-28-104

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

270 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 270 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 25 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $4,714,225, approximately $1,701 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 270 Channing Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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