NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3713 Ortega Ct Palo Alto, CA 94303

Adobe Meadow-Meadow Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,368,515 - $5,588,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,428 Sq Ft
$2,054/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 03, 2014

Last sale price $2,600,000 $1,071 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,251/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Fairmeadow Elementary School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Ramos Park

About This Home

As of July 2014

Exceptional two-story, 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath traditional center hall entry family home. This immaculate residence features an over-sized living room with French doors opening onto a covered patio. The dining room is light filled from front garden windows. The kitchen is situated between the family room and eat-in kitchen area. Large attic provides ample storage. Just a short walk to Ramos Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brendan Leary

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #00640599 Listed on: 05/22/2014

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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

  • $36,994

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1B8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,428 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 127-13-118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,994

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 29
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1070.84
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2428
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: E7
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Zoning Description: R1B8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2428
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Gas - Natural, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), Garden Window

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
  • Parcel Number: 127-13-118
  • Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 904.04
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6060.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6060.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6060.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6060.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2014
Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Kao Frank and Hu Grace Minmei
Bought by
Kao & Hu Living Trust and Hu Grace Minmei
Seller's Agent
Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
18.45%
Current Estimated Value
$4,986,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,386,129
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2014
Closed on
Jun 19, 2014
Sold by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K
Bought by
Hu Grace Minmei and Kao Frank
Seller's Agent
Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
18.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K
Bought by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,200
Interest Rate
6.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2002
Sold by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K
Bought by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,200
Interest Rate
6.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2001
Sold by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K
Bought by
Goldstein Yonkel N and Goldstein Mary K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1994
Sold by
Wheatley John S and Wheatley Diane E
Bought by
Goldstein Yonkel and Goldstein Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
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
Kao & Hu Living Trust -- Old Republic Title Company
Hu Grace Minmei $2,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Goldstein Yonkel N -- --
Goldstein Yonkel N -- Chicago Title Co
Goldstein Yonkel N -- --
Goldstein Yonkel $600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kao And Hu Living Trust $1,567,400
Closed Kao Frank $1,598,000
Closed Hu Grace Minmei $1,800,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel N $295,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel N $250,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel N $250,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel N $438,200
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel $100,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel $508,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel $512,000
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel $512,300
Previous Owner Goldstein Yonkel $530,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold $2,600,000 +18.5% $1,071 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2014 05/22/14 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $904 / 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 $36,994 $3,124,804 $2,163,328 $961,476
2024 $36,994 $3,063,534 $2,120,910 $942,624
2023 $36,451 $3,003,466 $2,079,324 $924,142
2022 $36,032 $2,944,575 $2,038,553 $906,022
2021 $35,323 $2,886,839 $1,998,582 $888,257
2020 $34,590 $2,857,239 $1,978,089 $879,150
2019 $34,210 $2,801,215 $1,939,303 $861,912
2018 $33,267 $2,746,290 $1,901,278 $845,012
2017 $32,684 $2,692,443 $1,863,999 $828,444
2016 $31,829 $2,639,650 $1,827,450 $812,200
2015 $31,522 $2,600,000 $1,800,000 $800,000
2014 $10,396 $822,126 $411,063 $411,063
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Brendan Leary

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Juliana Lee

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81417889

MLSListings

APN: 127-13-118

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Adobe Meadow-Meadow Park

3713 Ortega Ct, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3713 Ortega Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 22 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $4,986,129, approximately $2,053 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 3713 Ortega Ct 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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