NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 College Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,370,000 - $3,653,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,686 Sq Ft
$2,052/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2017

Last sale price $2,500,000 $1,483 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,630/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2017

Updated Craftsman-style bungalow in sought-after Evergreen Park neighborhood. Two en suite bedrooms on second floor with small office opening onto balcony. The 3rd bedroom and partial bath are on the main floor. This Charming home retains the best of the vintage style, including oak floors in living and dining rooms plus original French doors. Freshly painted stucco exterior and new back fence nicely update the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erick Rothfeld

Reserve Properties License #00683148 Listed on: 09/20/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member 999999

Non-member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,768

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,498 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,686 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-27-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,768

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Corner of Birch Street and College Ave off El Camino Real
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0803
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow, Craftsman, CUST
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, CKTP, REFA
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Flooring: Carpet, LVYN, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1482.80
  • Square Footage: 1686
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counter
  • Room Type: Office
  • Main Level: BATH, Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front, CITY
  • Roof: Composition, Tar/Gravel
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access, GARG
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Public, Natural Gas Connected, PGEE, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 124-27-028
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3498

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1924

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Oct 10, 2017
Sold by
Forte Jeanie Daigle and The Jeanie Daigle Forte Irrevo
Bought by
Jiang Aimin
Seller's Agent
Erick Rothfeld
Reserve Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member 999999
Non-member Office
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,460,008

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$960,008
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2007
Sold by
Daigle Elvin and Forte Jeanie Daigle
Bought by
Forte Jeanie Daigle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2007
Sold by
Daigle Elvin
Bought by
Daigle Elvin
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
Jiang Aimin $2,500,000 Lawyers Title Company
Forte Jeanie Daigle -- None Available
Forte Jeanie Daigle -- None Available
Daigle Elvin -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Sold $2,500,000 0.0% $1,483 / Sq Ft
10/10/2017 10/10/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $1,483 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $33,768 $2,844,569 $2,048,091 $796,478
2024 $33,768 $2,788,794 $2,007,933 $780,861
2023 $33,272 $2,734,112 $1,968,562 $765,550
2022 $32,888 $2,680,503 $1,929,963 $750,540
2021 $32,241 $2,627,945 $1,892,121 $735,824
2020 $31,574 $2,601,000 $1,872,720 $728,280
2019 $31,227 $2,550,000 $1,836,000 $714,000
2018 $30,367 $2,500,000 $1,800,000 $700,000
2017 $5,830 $416,409 $247,379 $169,030
2016 $5,673 $408,245 $242,529 $165,716
2015 $5,611 $402,113 $238,886 $163,227
2014 $5,416 $394,237 $234,207 $160,030
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Erick Rothfeld

    Reserve Properties

    (707) 338-1954

    11 Total Sales

    Erick Rothfeld
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Non-Member 999999

    Non-member Office

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 21721876

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 124-27-028

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Old Palo Alto

280 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 280 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 20 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $3,460,008, approximately $2,052 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 280 College Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Escondido Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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