NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,332,684 - $2,580,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,006 Sq Ft
$2,419/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2019

Last sale price $1,838,000 $1,827 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,978/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Boulware Park

About This Home

As of November 2019

This completely remodeled dwelling is highlighted by its distinctive curb appeal & highly livable floor plan. The picturesque front yard creates an inviting first impression. The sunlit living room and fluid floor plan effortlessly flow to the dining room & bright kitchen, the perfect destination for social meal preparation. The kitchen features slab counters & top stainless appliances. The private bedroom wing offers restful quarters away from the main living areas. The third bedroom is perfectly suited as an office with sliding barn doors. The rear yard is an incredible oasis for outdoor entertaining & al fresco dining with mature landscaping & a lush lawn. The separate bonus cottage is versatile additional living space. Numerous upgrades: refinished floors, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, AC, automatic gate, upgraded electrical & plumbing. Top PA schools. Easy access to the restaurants/retail/farmer's market on California Ave, Stanford, Caltrain & leading tech campuses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Billy McNair

Compass License #01343603 Listed on: 10/10/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rayyan Fani

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01951679

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,161

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,006 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,161

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Age: 70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1006
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Barron Park Elementary
  • Middle School: Ellen Fletcher Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 310
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2019
Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Honjo Hirofumi and Honjo Melinia
Bought by
Thomas Eugene Ward and Chen Shirley H
Seller's Agent
Billy McNair
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rayyan Fani
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,838,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,000
-4.52%
Current Estimated Value
$2,433,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$595,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,470,400
Interest Rate
4%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Madsen Randall and Madsen Diane K
Bought by
The Hirofumi & Melinia Honjo Family and Honjo Melinia
Seller's Agent
Alex Wang
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Lashkoff
Ace Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2008
Sold by
Nguyen Monique U
Bought by
Madsen Randall and Madsen Diane R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Gardner Colleen
Bought by
Nguyen Monique U

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2002
Sold by
Atmore Douglas E and Atmore Barbara
Bought by
Gardner Colleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$426,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1994
Sold by
Riedstra James G
Bought by
Atmore Douglas E and Atmore Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1994
Sold by
Riedstra James G and Riedstra Helen H
Bought by
Atmore Douglas E and Atmore Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
5.5%
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
Thomas Eugene Ward $1,838,000 Chicago Title Company
The Hirofumi & Melinia Honjo Family $1,570,000 Chicago Title Company
Madsen Randall $895,000 Placer Title Company
Nguyen Monique U -- First American Title Company
Gardner Colleen $568,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Atmore Douglas E -- First American Title Guarant
Atmore Douglas E $215,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thomas Eugene Ward $1,470,400
Closed Thomas Eugene Ward $1,470,400
Previous Owner The Hirofumi & Melinia Honjo Family $950,000
Previous Owner Madsen Randall $731,250
Previous Owner Madsen Randall $696,000
Previous Owner Madsen Randall $48,500
Previous Owner Madsen Randall $716,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Monique U $616,000
Previous Owner Gardner Colleen $426,000
Previous Owner Atmore Douglas E $242,500
Previous Owner Atmore Douglas E $203,150
Closed Nguyen Monique U $77,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Sold $1,838,000 -4.5% $1,827 / Sq Ft
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2019 10/10/19 For Sale $1,925,000 +22.6% $1,914 / Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Sold $1,570,000 -1.9% $1,561 / Sq Ft
03/20/2016 03/20/16 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2016 02/18/16 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $1,590 / 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 $24,161 $2,010,116 $1,892,005 $118,111
2024 $24,161 $1,970,703 $1,854,907 $115,796
2023 $23,805 $1,932,063 $1,818,537 $113,526
2022 $23,527 $1,894,180 $1,782,880 $111,300
2021 $23,064 $1,857,040 $1,747,922 $109,118
2020 $22,592 $1,838,000 $1,730,000 $108,000
2019 $20,645 $1,666,096 $1,591,812 $74,284
2018 $20,083 $1,633,428 $1,560,600 $72,828
2017 $19,729 $1,601,400 $1,530,000 $71,400
2016 $12,447 $993,070 $496,535 $496,535
2015 $12,320 $978,154 $489,077 $489,077
2014 $12,015 $958,994 $479,497 $479,497
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81771908

MLSListings

APN: 132-34-059