NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3196 Kipling St Palo Alto, CA 94306

South of Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,680,000 - $3,916,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,601 Sq Ft
$2,232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Beautiful contemporary in perfect Midtown location. A delightfully landscaped larger lot on wide & tree lined Kipling St. Classic California design w hardwood floors & custom fireplace under wonderful high ceilings, Dual-pane windows throughout. 120 SF professionally constructed shed can be used for artist studio/workshop. Convenient to parks, library and Midtown shopping. Excellent PA schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lan Bowling

Deleon Realty License #01248958 Listed on: 04/26/2012

Deleon Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kay Swen

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF License #01023612

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,601 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-15-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

7,057 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 999.38
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1601
  • Barclay Horizontal: 12
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 81
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 12
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: D7
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1601
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood - Partial, Tile, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Drought Tolerant Plants

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • High School: 325

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 132-15-005
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 935.67
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7133.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7133.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7133.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7133.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

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
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2017
Sold by
Cai Yijun and Ye Zhengmao
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,574,095

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2012
Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Ma Adrian On Ning and Ma Cecilia Kim
Bought by
Cai Yi Jun and Ye Zheng Mao
Seller's Agent
Lan Bowling
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kay Swen
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
6.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2011
Sold by
Ratliff William and Ratliff Lynn R
Bought by
Ma Adrian On Ning and Ma Cecilia Kim

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
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2002
Sold by
Ratliff William E and Ratliff Lynn R
Bought by
Ratliff William and Ratliff Lynn R
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in South of Midtown, CA

  • Keith Walker Real Estate Agent - Intero Real Estate Services

    Keith Walker

    Responds Quickly

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (669) 230-1607

    146 Total Sales

    1 in South of Midtown

    $3,328,000 Price

    Keith Walker
     Section Image
  • Brenda Avilla-Kintz Real Estate Agent - Realty ONE Group American

    Brenda Avilla-Kintz

    Realty ONE Group American

    (669) 236-3614

    44 Total Sales

    1 in South of Midtown

    $3,650,000 Price

    Brenda Avilla-Kintz
     Section Image
  • Brian Merrion Real Estate Agent - Brian A. Merrion, Broker

    Brian Merrion

    Brian A. Merrion, Broker

    (650) 466-7746

    20 Total Sales

    1 in South of Midtown

    $3,455,750 Price

    Brian Merrion
     Section Image
  • Moe Arshad Real Estate Agent - Real Estate Source, Inc.

    Moe Arshad

    Real Estate Source, Inc.

    (650) 667-7805

    17 Total Sales

    1 in South of Midtown

    $2,600,000 Price

    Moe Arshad
     Section Image
  • Xiaozhu Kang Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Xiaozhu Kang

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 529-6252

    420 Total Sales

    1 in South of Midtown

    $3,300,000 Price

    Xiaozhu Kang
     Section Image
  • Harry He Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Thrive

    Harry He

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Thrive

    (669) 444-4204

    42 Total Sales

    1 in South of Midtown

    $4,100,000 Price

    Harry He
     Section Image
See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
Cai Yi Jun $1,600,000 First American Title Company
Ma Adrian On Ning $1,427,750 Old Republic Title Company
Ratliff William -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $960,000
Previous Owner Ma Adrian On Ning $142,000
Previous Owner Ma Adrian On Ning $993,000
Previous Owner Ma Adrian On Ning $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ratliff William $500,000
Previous Owner Ratliff William $400,000
Source: Public Records

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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
2026 $25,098 $2,049,874 $1,665,527 $384,347
2025 $24,074 $2,009,681 $1,632,870 $376,811
2024 $24,074 $1,970,276 $1,600,853 $369,423
2023 $23,717 $1,931,644 $1,569,464 $362,180
2022 $23,439 $1,893,770 $1,538,691 $355,079
2021 $22,976 $1,856,638 $1,508,521 $348,117
2020 $22,505 $1,837,601 $1,493,053 $344,548
2019 $22,254 $1,801,571 $1,463,778 $337,793
2018 $21,647 $1,766,247 $1,435,077 $331,170
2017 $21,265 $1,731,616 $1,406,939 $324,677
2016 $20,706 $1,697,663 $1,379,352 $318,311
2015 $20,502 $1,672,163 $1,358,633 $313,530
2014 $20,065 $1,639,409 $1,332,020 $307,389
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • LB

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lan Bowling

    Deleon Realty

    Section Image

  • KS

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kay Swen

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81215420

MLSListings

APN: 132-15-005

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 South of Midtown

3196 Kipling St, Palo Alto, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

MLSListings Property Information © 2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, MLSListings Inc. The viewer acknowledges ownership and validity of its copyright. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by a viewer with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of real estate of the type being offered via this website or other electronic means. The viewer is prohibited from copying, redistributing or retransmitting any of the data or information provided by MLSListing, Inc.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.