NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3745 La Selva Dr Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,498,967 - $3,257,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,463 Sq Ft
$1,941/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2012

Last sale price $1,100,000 $752 Per Sq Ft

Est. 158% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,883/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2012

BARRON PARK SKYLIT COUNTRY COTTAGE NEWLY REMODELED BY JO ANN JAMES INTERIOR DESIGN-PERFECT STARTER HOME OR FOR EMPTY NESTER-ORIGINAL HOUSE BUILT 1926, 2 BEDROOM WINGS ADDED 1982 & 1994. BRAND NEW KITCHEN 2012. 3RD BEDROOM COULD BE NURSERY/OFFICE/DINING ROOM. NOT SUBSTANDARD LOT PER CITY OF PA GIS MAP-NEW 2-STORY AND BASEMENT ALLOWED-CONFIRMED BY AMY FRENCH, CITY OF PA MANAGER OF CURRENT PLANNING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gwen Luce

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00879652 Listed on: 04/05/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Kandasamy

Zane MacGregor & Company License #01425837

Zane MacGregor & Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,925

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zero Lot Line
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,463 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-11-052

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,925

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 86
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 751.88
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1463
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 20
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 20
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 80
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: C1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1463
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Loft
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, No Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant, Wall Furnace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), Garden Window, High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window

Fee Information

  • Monthly Payment: 812

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Zero Lot Line
  • Parcel Number: 137-11-052
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 682.16
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4320.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 4320.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 4320.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4320.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Skylight Tube(s), Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Barron Park Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Terman Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2012
Sold by
Lok Lisa M
Bought by
Lok Lisa M
Current Estimated Value
$2,839,742

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2012
Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Benza John J and Benza Deborah L
Bought by
Lok Lisa
Seller's Agent
Gwen Luce
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Kandasamy
Zane MacGregor & Company
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
10.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$693,000
Outstanding Balance
$467,006
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,327,134

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2012
Closed on
Apr 19, 2012
Sold by
Lok Calvin
Bought by
Lok Lisa
Seller's Agent
Gwen Luce
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Kandasamy
Zane MacGregor & Company
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
10.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$693,000
Outstanding Balance
$467,006
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,327,134
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
Lok Lisa M -- None Available
Lok Lisa M -- None Available
Lok Lisa $1,099,750 Chicago Title Company
Lok Lisa -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lok Lisa $693,000
Closed Lok Lisa $693,000
Previous Owner Benza John J $60,000
Previous Owner Benza John J $300,600
Previous Owner Benza John J $320,000
Previous Owner Benza John J $155,000
Previous Owner Benza John J $202,250
Previous Owner Benza John J $203,600
Previous Owner Benza John J $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Sold $1,100,000 +10.2% $752 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2012 04/05/12 For Sale $998,000 -- $682 / 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 $16,925 $1,381,650 $1,174,408 $207,242
2024 $16,925 $1,354,560 $1,151,381 $203,179
2023 $16,925 $1,328,001 $1,128,805 $199,196
2022 $16,477 $1,301,963 $1,106,672 $195,291
2021 $16,152 $1,276,435 $1,084,973 $191,462
2020 $15,828 $1,263,347 $1,073,848 $189,499
2019 $15,651 $1,238,577 $1,052,793 $185,784
2018 $15,149 $1,214,292 $1,032,150 $182,142
2017 $14,881 $1,190,483 $1,011,912 $178,571
2016 $14,487 $1,167,141 $992,071 $175,070
2015 $14,341 $1,149,611 $977,170 $172,441
2014 $14,004 $1,127,093 $958,029 $169,064
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Gwen Luce

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Wendy Kandasamy

    Zane MacGregor & Company

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81212537

MLSListings

APN: 137-11-052

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

3745 La Selva Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3745 La Selva Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 05 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,839,742, approximately $1,941 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 3745 La Selva Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Barron Park Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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