NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3461 Murdoch Dr Palo Alto, CA 94306

South of Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,893,000 - $3,493,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,566 Sq Ft
$2,062/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2020

Last sale price $2,430,000 $1,552 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,195/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights
  • Fairmeadow Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garden Windows

About This Home

As of August 2020

Located in desirable Midtown Palo Alto. This expanded three bedrooms, two bathrooms home has 1566 sf of living space and sits on a 6000 sf lot. Floor to ceiling windows in the living room and dining room look out to the large central courtyard and the cozy backyard, which has a persimmon and lemon tree. Other features are a separate laundry room, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, many dual pane windows, large two-car garage. Walk to parks, including Magical Bridge playground, community center, coffee shops and more. Convenient to many major tech companies. Prestigious Palo Alto schools. This home offers several opportunities: it is absolutely livable as it is, remodel it to just how you like it, or build a new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Volpe

Midtown Realty License #01330133 Listed on: 06/24/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Chao Wen

Maxreal License #02069317

Maxreal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,219

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,003 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,566 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Skyline Views
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,219

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 68
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1566
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Island, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1566
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Skylight, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Yard/Grounds: Courtyard, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Skylight, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Fairmeadow Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 314
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Regular
  • Lot Acres: 0.1378
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6003.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6003.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2020
Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Robinson Rita A and The Rita A Robinson 2006 Trust
Bought by
Jiang Xi and Zhang Weiwei
Seller's Agent
Jane Volpe
Midtown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chao Wen
Maxreal
List Price
$2,399,000
Sold Price
$2,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
1.29%
Current Estimated Value
$3,228,844

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$798,844
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,579,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Robinson Rita A
Bought by
Robinson Rita A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2001
Sold by
Robinson Robert Michael and Waller Irina
Bought by
Robinson Rita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1995
Sold by
Robinson Rita
Bought by
Robinson Rita and Robinson Robert Michael
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
Jiang Xi $2,430,000 Old Republic Title Company
Robinson Rita A -- None Available
Robinson Rita -- Old Republic Title Company
Robinson Rita -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jiang Xi $1,527,000
Closed Jiang Xi $1,579,500
Previous Owner Robinson Rita A $148,000
Previous Owner Robinson Rita A $197,140
Previous Owner Robinson Rita $204,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Sold $2,430,000 +1.3% $1,552 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $2,399,000 -- $1,532 / 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 $31,219 $2,630,307 $2,543,714 $86,593
2024 $31,219 $2,578,734 $2,493,838 $84,896
2023 $30,759 $2,528,172 $2,444,940 $83,232
2022 $30,402 $2,478,600 $2,397,000 $81,600
2021 $29,802 $2,430,000 $2,350,000 $80,000
2020 $3,161 $194,338 $68,319 $126,019
2019 $3,120 $190,529 $66,980 $123,549
2018 $3,053 $186,794 $65,667 $121,127
2017 $2,996 $183,132 $64,380 $118,752
2016 $2,910 $179,542 $63,118 $116,424
2015 $2,874 $176,846 $62,170 $114,676
2014 $2,721 $173,383 $60,953 $112,430
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jane Volpe

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jane Volpe

    Midtown Realty

    (650) 380-4507

    4 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Jane Volpe
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chao Wen

    Maxreal

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81796060

MLSListings

APN: 132-05-042

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 South of Midtown

3461 Murdoch Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3461 Murdoch Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 24 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,228,844, approximately $2,061 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 3461 Murdoch Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Fairmeadow Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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