NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3178 Ramona St Palo Alto, CA 94306

South of Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,097,323 - $4,606,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,175 Sq Ft
$2,001/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2013

Last sale price $2,355,000 $1,083 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,747/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2013

Gorgeous, Single Story Home, Just 6 years old, 4 bedrooms plus an office, 3 full baths. Fabulous floor plan with high ceilings, spacious and inviting, with all the amenities you would expect in a new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish Forsman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01343309 Listed on: 09/19/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

nicholas french

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01350085

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,255

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,175 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-27-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,255

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1082.76
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2175
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C7
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2175
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Bay Window

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 132-27-008
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1102.53
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6250.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6250.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6250.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: El Carmelo Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2013
Closed on
Oct 17, 2013
Sold by
Kramer Karen M
Bought by
Yang Fan and Tan Hui
Seller's Agent
Trish Forsman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
nicholas french
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,398,000
Sold Price
$2,355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-1.79%
Current Estimated Value
$4,352,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,997,081
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,884,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,313,875
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,038,206

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2012
Sold by
Kramer Karen M
Bought by
Kramer Karen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2010
Sold by
Kramer Karen M
Bought by
Kramer Karen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2007
Sold by
Yip Wai and Chiu Cynthia
Bought by
Kramer Karen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2006
Sold by
Ehle Flossie M
Bought by
Yip Wai and Chiu Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$662,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2006
Sold by
Ehle Flossie M
Bought by
Ehle Flossie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$662,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
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
Yang Fan $2,355,000 Chicago Title Company
Kramer Karen M -- None Available
Kramer Karen M -- North American Title
Kramer Karen M -- North American Title Co Inc
Kramer Karen M -- North American Title Co Inc
Kramer Karen M $2,100,000 First American Title Company
Yip Wai $962,000 Financial Title Company
Ehle Flossie M -- Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yang Fan $1,884,000
Previous Owner Kramer Karen M $585,000
Previous Owner Kramer Karen M $600,000
Previous Owner Kramer Karen M $1,000,000
Previous Owner Yip Wai $662,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Sold $2,355,000 -1.8% $1,083 / Sq Ft
09/26/2013 09/26/13 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2013 09/19/13 For Sale $2,398,000 -- $1,103 / 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 $34,255 $2,886,898 $1,593,618 $1,293,280
2024 $34,255 $2,830,293 $1,562,371 $1,267,922
2023 $33,752 $2,774,798 $1,531,737 $1,243,061
2022 $33,280 $2,720,391 $1,501,703 $1,218,688
2021 $32,624 $2,667,051 $1,472,258 $1,194,793
2020 $31,947 $2,639,704 $1,457,162 $1,182,542
2019 $31,594 $2,587,946 $1,428,591 $1,159,355
2018 $30,723 $2,537,203 $1,400,580 $1,136,623
2017 $30,183 $2,487,455 $1,373,118 $1,114,337
2016 $29,392 $2,438,683 $1,346,195 $1,092,488
2015 $29,106 $2,402,052 $1,325,974 $1,076,078
2014 $28,530 $2,355,000 $1,300,000 $1,055,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Trish Forsman

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Trish Forsman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 859-9145

    16 Total Sales

    Trish Forsman
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  • nicholas french

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    nicholas french

    Sereno Group

    (650) 773-8000

    1 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    nicholas french
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81334682

MLSListings

APN: 132-27-008

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 South of Midtown

3178 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA

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