NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3832 Grove Ave Palo Alto, CA 94303

Adobe Meadow-Meadow Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,672,000 - $8,968,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,994 Sq Ft
$2,481/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2013

Last sale price $3,330,000 $1,112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 131% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $49,054/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of November 2013

Stately curb appeal is the 1st hint at the interior elegance of this south Palo Alto beauty on quiet cul-de-sac! Generous rooms & outstanding floor plan with a master suite on main level & 3 large upper bedrooms including a master suite & adjoining flexible use sitting room/office or nursery. Gated driveway leads to garage & 300 sq. ft. studio. Kids will love huge yard, play house & structure.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol,Nicole & James

Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 10/29/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Nappo

Compass License #00767311

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $84,026

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1B8

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,994 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Triple Pane Windows
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 127-43-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$84,026

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 24
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1112.22
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2994
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: E7
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: R1B8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2994
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Attic
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

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: 127-43-017
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 900.13
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13090.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 13090.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 13090.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13090.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Triple Pane Windows

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
Oct 29, 2013
Closed on
Nov 7, 2013
Sold by
Torrey David and Ginsberg Dorothy
Bought by
Robinson Christopher J and Robinson Sharon I
Seller's Agent
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jim Nappo
Compass
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$3,330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$635,000
23.56%
Current Estimated Value
$7,680,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,350,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1997
Sold by
Cobb Luther F and Cobb Mahoney M
Bought by
Torrey David and Ginsberg Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
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
Robinson Christopher J -- Old Republic Title Company
Torrey David -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Torrey David $770,000
Previous Owner Torrey David $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2013 11/14/13 Sold $3,330,000 +23.6% $1,112 / Sq Ft
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2013 10/29/13 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $900 / 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 $84,026 $7,217,112 $3,689,842 $3,527,270
2024 $84,026 $7,075,601 $3,617,493 $3,458,108
2023 $82,798 $6,936,864 $3,546,562 $3,390,302
2022 $81,857 $6,800,848 $3,477,022 $3,323,826
2021 $80,246 $6,667,499 $3,408,846 $3,258,653
2020 $78,556 $6,599,133 $3,373,893 $3,225,240
2019 $77,699 $6,469,739 $3,307,739 $3,162,000
2018 $75,542 $6,342,882 $3,242,882 $3,100,000
2017 $46,651 $3,876,297 $3,179,297 $697,000
2016 $39,957 $3,332,958 $3,116,958 $216,000
2015 $40,912 $3,396,533 $1,988,961 $1,407,572
2014 $40,148 $3,330,000 $1,950,000 $1,380,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Carol,Nicole & James

    Compass

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jim Nappo

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81339342

MLSListings

APN: 127-43-017

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

3832 Grove Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3832 Grove Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 29 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $7,427,939, approximately $2,480 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 3832 Grove Ave 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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