NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Scripps Ct Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,690,182 - $3,854,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,945 Sq Ft
$1,955/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2016

Last sale price $2,400,000 $1,234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,350/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eichler Home
  • Deck
  • Den
  • Fairmeadow Elementary School Rated A+
  • High Ceiling
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of August 2016

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Greenmeadow and just steps from the community pool and park. This wonderful home features a large living room with a raised ceiling and walls of widows, a separate, spacious family room and an expanded master suite, all overlooking a private backyard with mature, serene landscaping. Truly a special opportunity to make this classic Eichler, in a outstanding neighborhood, your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Foy

Midtown Realty License #00849721 Listed on: 07/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Alan Loveless

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00444835

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1B8

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,945 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 147-27-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,117

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Eichler
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 270
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1945
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R1B8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1945
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Fairmeadow Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 314
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 147-27-010
  • Lot Acres: 0.1650
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7200.47
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7200.47

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Fairmeadow Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Chow Norman and Xu Jin
Bought by
Chow Norman and Xu Jin
Current Estimated Value
$3,801,546

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$832,622
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,968,924

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2018
Sold by
Chow Norman Chinghong and Xu Jin
Bought by
Chow Norman Chinghong and Xu Jin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Xu Jin
Bought by
Chow Norman Chinghong and Xu Jin

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 29, 2016
Sold by
Chow Norman
Bought by
Xu Jin
Seller's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alan Loveless
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2016
Closed on
Aug 9, 2016
Sold by
Mulcahy Tmothy I
Bought by
Xu Jin
Seller's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alan Loveless
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2011
Sold by
Mulcahy Thomas F
Bought by
Mulcahy Thomas F
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
Chow Norman -- Fidelity National Title Co
Chow Norman Chinghong -- None Available
Chow Norman Chinghong -- None Available
Xu Jin -- Old Republic Title Company
Xu Jin $2,400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Mulcahy Thomas F -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chow Norman $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $2,400,000 +2.1% $1,234 / Sq Ft
07/14/2016 07/14/16 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2016 07/05/16 For Sale $2,350,000 -- $1,208 / 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 $32,117 $2,785,402 $2,321,170 $464,232
2024 $32,117 $2,730,787 $2,275,657 $455,130
2023 $31,648 $2,677,243 $2,231,037 $446,206
2022 $31,289 $2,624,749 $2,187,292 $437,457
2021 $30,754 $2,573,284 $2,144,404 $428,880
2020 $30,937 $2,546,899 $2,122,416 $424,483
2019 $30,597 $2,496,960 $2,080,800 $416,160
2018 $29,755 $2,448,000 $2,040,000 $408,000
2017 $29,233 $2,400,000 $2,000,000 $400,000
2016 $2,246 $122,831 $33,151 $89,680
2015 $2,215 $120,987 $32,654 $88,333
2014 $2,073 $118,618 $32,015 $86,603
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tim Foy

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tim Foy

    Midtown Realty

    (650) 387-5078

    18 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Tim Foy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Alan Loveless

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81593579

MLSListings

APN: 147-27-010

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Greenmeadow

278 Scripps Ct, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 278 Scripps Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 05 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $3,801,546, approximately $1,954 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 278 Scripps Ct is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Fairmeadow Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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