NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3229 Morris Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,526,000 - $3,926,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,638 Sq Ft
$2,271/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2015

Last sale price $2,520,000 $1,538 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,253/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Granite Countertops
  • Palo Verde Elementary School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • 5-minute walk to Henry Seale Park

About This Home

As of February 2015

Turn the key and enjoy this beautifully updated four bed/ two bath home in a desirable neighborhood with top Palo Alto Schools. This spacious single level traditional ranch home has an open floor plan full of abundant natural light. Perfect for entertaining inside and out, this wonderful home is conveniently located on a quiet street minutes to parks ,shops, and pubic transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Sims

Compass License #01408349 Listed on: 01/21/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliana Lee

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00851314

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,805

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,316 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,638 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Treatment System
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 127-23-052

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,805

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1638
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1638
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Palo Verde Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 320
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 127-23-052
  • Lot Acres: 0.1450
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6098.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6098.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Palo Verde Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2015
Closed on
Feb 2, 2015
Sold by
Frenkel Richard Gregory and Frenkel Andrea Deborah
Bought by
Wang Dong and Cai Wei
Seller's Agent
Susan Sims
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,898,000
Sold Price
$2,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$622,000
32.77%
Current Estimated Value
$3,719,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,199,975
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2011
Sold by
Frenkel Richard G and Frenkel Andrea D
Bought by
Frenkel Richard Gregory and Frenkel Andrea Deborah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2006
Sold by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R
Bought by
Frenkel Richard G and Frenkel Andrea D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2003
Sold by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R
Bought by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2001
Sold by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R
Bought by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1997
Sold by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R
Bought by
Elmquist Paul D and Elmquist Angela R
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
Wang Dong $2,520,000 Chicago Title Company
Frenkel Richard Gregory -- None Available
Frenkel Richard G $1,175,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Elmquist Paul D -- American Title Company
Elmquist Paul D -- First American Title Guarant
Elmquist Paual D -- First American Title Guarant
Elmquist Paul D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wang Dong $1,500,000
Closed Wang Dong $400,000
Closed Wang Dong $1,500,000
Previous Owner Frenkel Richard G $610,000
Previous Owner Frenkel Richard G $610,000
Previous Owner Frenkel Richard G $220,000
Previous Owner Frenkel Richard G $220,000
Previous Owner Frenkel Richard G $608,000
Previous Owner Elmquist Paul D $75,000
Previous Owner Elmquist Paual D $160,000
Closed Elmquist Paual D $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $2,520,000 +32.8% $1,538 / Sq Ft
01/29/2015 01/29/15 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2015 01/21/15 For Sale $1,898,000 -- $1,159 / 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 $35,805 $3,028,652 $2,583,972 $444,680
2024 $35,805 $2,969,267 $2,533,306 $435,961
2023 $35,805 $2,911,047 $2,483,634 $427,413
2022 $34,870 $2,853,969 $2,434,936 $419,033
2021 $34,182 $2,798,010 $2,387,193 $410,817
2020 $33,473 $2,769,321 $2,362,716 $406,605
2019 $33,104 $2,715,022 $2,316,389 $398,633
2018 $32,190 $2,661,787 $2,270,970 $390,817
2017 $31,624 $2,609,596 $2,226,442 $383,154
2016 $30,796 $2,558,429 $2,182,787 $375,642
2015 $16,618 $1,335,763 $935,008 $400,755
2014 $16,163 $1,309,598 $916,693 $392,905
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Susan Sims

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Juliana Lee

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81447657

MLSListings

APN: 127-23-052

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Midtown Palo Alto

3229 Morris Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3229 Morris Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 21 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,719,975, approximately $2,271 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 3229 Morris Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Palo Verde Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Palo Alto High School.

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