NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3842 Magnolia Dr Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,458,000 - $3,937,741

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,688 Sq Ft
$2,216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2017

Last sale price $2,820,000 $1,671 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,512/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of September 2017

Country charm behind the gates in a quiet Barron Park neighborhood - covered front porch, double pane windows, hardwood floors, crown molding and sun tunnel skylights. Within walking and biking distance of preschools, elementary schools, middle and high schools, parks, shopping, farmers markets and restaurants. Minutes from Stanford, downtown Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View, 22 bus, Caltrain, Highways 280 and 101 and Central and Foothill Expressways. Detached, approximately 440 sf. studio has vaulted beam ceiling with sun tunnel skylights, ideal for office, playroom or art studio, heated in winter by wall heater, cooled in summer by ceiling fan and sliding glass doors to patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gwen Luce

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00879652 Listed on: 08/21/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Satya Dasari

Keller Williams Thrive License #01327436

Keller Williams Thrive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Mudsill Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,688 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 640 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Ground Level Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-12-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,960

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 640
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1688
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Laminate, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1688
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub with Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space, Mudsill, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco, Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Garden Window

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, Ground Floor
  • Parcel Number: 137-12-036
  • Lot Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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
Apr 14, 2024
Sold by
Gadiraju Vivek and Gadiraju Vivek Radha
Bought by
Vivek Family Trust and Gadiraju
Current Estimated Value
$3,457,618

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2017
Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Cabezas Pamela L
Bought by
Gadiraju Vivek and Vivek Radha
Seller's Agent
Gwen Luce
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Satya Dasari
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$325,000
13.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Cabezas Pamela L
Bought by
Cabezas Pamela L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Pellizzari Mick E
Bought by
Cabezas Pamela L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Pellizzari Mick E
Bought by
Cabezas Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2003
Sold by
Pellizzarri Beverley J
Bought by
Pellizzari Beverley J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Pellizzari Beverley J Trustee
Bought by
Pellizzari Beverley J
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
Vivek Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Gadiraju Vivek $2,820,000 Chicago Title Company
Cabezas Pamela L -- None Available
Cabezas Pamela L -- None Available
Cabezas Pamela -- None Available
Pellizzari Beverley J -- Old Republic Title Company
Pellizzari Beverley J -- Old Republic Title Company
Pellizzari Beverley J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gadiraju Vivek $800,000
Previous Owner Gadiraju Vivek $1,300,000
Previous Owner Pellizzari Beverley J $100,000
Previous Owner Pellizzari Albert J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Sold $2,820,000 +13.0% $1,671 / Sq Ft
08/30/2017 08/30/17 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2017 08/21/17 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $1,478 / 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 $37,960 $3,208,674 $2,901,463 $307,211
2024 $37,960 $3,145,760 $2,844,572 $301,188
2023 $37,403 $3,084,080 $2,788,797 $295,283
2022 $36,973 $3,023,609 $2,734,115 $289,494
2021 $36,245 $2,964,323 $2,680,505 $283,818
2020 $35,493 $2,933,928 $2,653,020 $280,908
2019 $35,103 $2,876,400 $2,601,000 $275,400
2018 $34,134 $2,820,000 $2,550,000 $270,000
2017 $2,357 $121,984 $34,816 $87,168
2016 $2,289 $119,593 $34,134 $85,459
2015 $2,260 $117,798 $33,622 $84,176
2014 $2,036 $115,492 $32,964 $82,528
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Gwen Luce

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Satya Dasari

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Satya Dasari

    Keller Williams Thrive

    (408) 666-6231

    204 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81674628

MLSListings

APN: 137-12-036

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

3842 Magnolia Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3842 Magnolia Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 21 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $3,740,935, approximately $2,216 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 3842 Magnolia 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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