NOT LISTED FOR SALE

270 Chestnut Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,269,000 - $2,450,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$2,768/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2024

Last sale price $2,365,000 $2,737 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,109/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Open to Family Room
  • 2-minute walk to Boulware Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow of 894 Sq. Ft. (per city) and detached in-law unit with private garden. While both residences have room to expand, the cozy and highly functional front bungalow takes center stage featuring expansive front and rear decks perfect for relaxing. The front home boasts living room with custom low-profile light fixture, crown molding, waterproof floors, & updated baseboards. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom grey cabinets with extra storage, granite countertops, deep kitchen sink, recessed lighting, undercabinet lights, & waterproof floors. Two spacious bedrooms feature waterproof flooring, updated baseboards, mirrored sliding closet door, walk-in closet, sliding doors open to lush backyard with drip irrigation, custom vine trellis, fruit trees, and expansive deck. The bathroom features tiled shower-tub combination, custom LED vanity lighting, and plenty of cabinet storage. Permitted, detached ~300 sq. ft. in-law unit sits to the rear of the property with separate yard and laundry room. Its updated bathroom include tiled shower and floors, custom sink, and high ceilings. Walking distance to California Avenue shops and Caltrain, residents are moments away from shopping and entertainment as well as world-class schools.

Last Listed By

Kevin Chiao

Compass License #70010147 Listed on: 04/16/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-33-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,202

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 74
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 864
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 864
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

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: 132-33-007
  • Lot Acres: 0.1300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5663.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5663.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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
Apr 16, 2024
Closed on
May 13, 2024
Sold by
Oh Haruki
Bought by
Yin Haiyue and Wang Qihan
Seller's Agent
Kevin Chiao
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Xiaoping Song
Compass
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$2,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$377,000
18.96%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$2,391,507

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,507
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,815,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,796,735
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$594,772

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2014
Sold by
Freeman Robert and Wentzel Karen
Bought by
Oh Haruki

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2011
Sold by
Kamm Barb
Bought by
Freeman Robert and Wentzel Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,750
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1996
Sold by
Nakamura Chiyeko
Bought by
Kamm Barb

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
10.25%

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
Yin Haiyue $2,365,000 Chicago Title
Oh Haruki $1,500,750 Chicago Title Company
Freeman Robert $775,000 North American Title Co Inc
Kamm Barb $280,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yin Haiyue $1,815,000
Previous Owner Oh Haruki $850,000
Previous Owner Freeman Robert $500,000
Previous Owner Freeman Robert $503,750
Previous Owner Kamm Barb $216,000
Previous Owner Kamm Barb $25,000
Previous Owner Kamm Barb $152,000
Previous Owner Kamm Barb $227,150
Previous Owner Kamm Barb $224,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Sold $2,365,000 +19.0% $2,737 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2024 04/16/24 For Sale $1,988,000 -- $2,301 / 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 $22,202 $1,803,930 $901,965 $901,965
2023 $21,875 $1,768,560 $884,280 $884,280
2022 $21,619 $1,733,884 $866,942 $866,942
2021 $21,193 $1,699,888 $849,944 $849,944
2020 $20,761 $1,682,458 $841,229 $841,229
2019 $20,531 $1,649,470 $824,735 $824,735
2018 $19,973 $1,617,128 $808,564 $808,564
2017 $19,623 $1,585,420 $792,710 $792,710
2016 $19,107 $1,554,334 $777,167 $777,167
2015 $18,919 $1,530,988 $765,494 $765,494
2014 $10,334 $809,970 $404,985 $404,985
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kevin Chiao

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kevin Chiao

    Compass

    (408) 246-8888

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

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  • Xiaoping Song

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Xiaoping Song

    Compass

    (650) 434-8014

    1 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Xiaoping Song
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81961686

MLSListings

APN: 132-33-007

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Ventura

270 Chestnut Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Homes for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 270 Chestnut Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 16 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,391,507, approximately $2,767 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 270 Chestnut 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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