NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,413,000 - $5,056,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,423 Sq Ft
$1,961/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2020

Last sale price $3,800,000 $1,568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,858/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Granite Flooring
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2020

Just updated - this impressive Spanish-style home in sought-after Midtown has a portico framed with Doric columns, windows with fan-light transoms and a lovely red tile roof. Inside, new paint & refinished hardwood floors throughout highlight the spacious living/dining room that extends to the open family room & kitchen, while all of the baths in this generous home are appointed in stylish Carrara marble. The kitchen, in granite & maple, includes breakfast bar seating, a large casual dining area, fireplace & sliding glass doors to the rear yard. A perfect floor plan for today's work-from-home with a main-level bedroom & bath, or office. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms including the primary suite with private balcony, plus a dedicated second floor office. Outside, a private yard awaits with vast lawn, perimeter gardens & large slate-tiled patio under a sheltering arbor. Located along Palo Alto's acclaimed bicycle boulevard close to shops & cafes with access to excellent Palo Alto schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lan Bowling

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01248958 Listed on: 08/13/2020

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Cici Wang

Aijia Realty License #02039658

Aijia Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,292

Year Built

  • 1998

Lot Details

  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,423 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,292

Year Built

1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Age: 22
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2423
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1998

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2423
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Granite, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Tub With Jets, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tub In Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-In Vacuum, Skylight, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: El Carmelo Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 312
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6661.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6661.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2020
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Kozak Christopher and Kozak Marta
Bought by
Chen Zhongxian and Tan Dongmei
Seller's Agent
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Cici Wang
Aijia Realty
List Price
$3,780,000
Sold Price
$3,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
0.53%
Current Estimated Value
$4,750,420

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$950,420
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$2,999,990
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
Kurt Camenzind and Kurt Bart A
Bought by
Kozak Christopher and Kozak Marta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,200
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Zhongxian $3,762,000 Chicago Title Company
Kozak Christopher $434,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Zhongxian $2,948,000
Closed Chen Zhongxian $2,999,990
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $1,049,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $350,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $1,050,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $170,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $855,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $729,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $729,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $250,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $825,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $750,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $937,500
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $580,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $580,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $212,000
Previous Owner Kozak Christopher $347,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $3,800,000 +0.5% $1,568 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 For Sale $3,780,000 -- $1,560 / 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 $48,292 $4,113,241 $3,139,053 $974,188
2024 $48,292 $4,032,590 $3,077,503 $955,087
2023 $46,302 $3,845,000 $2,934,300 $910,700
2022 $47,037 $3,876,000 $2,958,000 $918,000
2021 $46,110 $3,800,000 $2,900,000 $900,000
2020 $12,078 $951,823 $536,118 $415,705
2019 $11,940 $933,160 $525,606 $407,554
2018 $11,624 $914,863 $515,300 $399,563
2017 $11,417 $896,926 $505,197 $391,729
2016 $11,113 $879,341 $495,292 $384,049
2015 $11,000 $866,134 $487,853 $378,281
2014 $10,716 $849,168 $478,297 $370,871
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81805826

MLSListings

APN: 132-22-056