NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3895 La Donna Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,375,000 - $4,484,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,726 Sq Ft
$2,303/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2012

Last sale price $1,350,000 $782 Per Sq Ft

Est. 194% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,975/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Loft

About This Home

As of May 2012

Rare Barron Park opportunity located in the heart of the neighborhood! Three preliminary schematic designs provided as starting points for future development. L-shaped property not considered a flag lot by the City, so new 1-story or 2-story dwelling, with or without basement, allowed. Documentation regarding permit status of existing Studio and Cottage found in Sections 4 and 5 of Disclosures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gwen Luce

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00879652 Listed on: 05/03/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Rodgers

Intero Real Estate Services License #00712238

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,278

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Zero Lot Line
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,726 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-12-073

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,278

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 41
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 782.16
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1726
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 20
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 20
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 79
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: C2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • 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 Burning, Wood Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Oven Range, Dishwashers - 2+, Ovens - 2+, Refrigerators - 2+, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1726
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • 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: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Converted, Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Wall Furnace, Gas - Natural, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Bay 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, Zero Lot Line
  • Parcel Number: 137-12-073
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 666.28
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10542.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10542.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10542.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10542.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Skylight, 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

Listed on
May 3, 2012
Closed on
May 11, 2012
Sold by
St John Linda
Bought by
Schlub Robert
Seller's Agent
Gwen Luce
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Rodgers
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
17.39%
Current Estimated Value
$3,975,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,625,298
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$277,474
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,697,824

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2007
Sold by
St John Fiona and St John Linda
Bought by
St John Fiona and St John Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2007
Sold by
Mclaughlin Barry Stephen
Bought by
St John Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Schlub Robert $1,349,750 Chicago Title Company
St John Fiona -- Chicago
St John Fiona -- Chicago Title Company
St John Linda -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schlub Robert $400,000
Previous Owner St John Fiona $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Sold $1,350,000 +17.4% $782 / Sq Ft
05/11/2012 05/11/12 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2012 05/03/12 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $666 / 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 $28,278 $2,374,822 $1,636,262 $738,560
2024 $28,278 $2,328,258 $1,604,179 $724,079
2023 $27,860 $2,282,607 $1,572,725 $709,882
2022 $27,536 $2,237,851 $1,541,888 $695,963
2021 $26,992 $2,193,972 $1,511,655 $682,317
2020 $24,823 $2,034,476 $1,496,155 $538,321
2019 $19,790 $1,594,075 $1,466,819 $127,256
2018 $18,398 $1,490,270 $1,438,058 $52,212
2017 $18,073 $1,461,050 $1,409,861 $51,189
2016 $17,597 $1,432,403 $1,382,217 $50,186
2015 $17,421 $1,410,888 $1,361,455 $49,433
2014 $17,034 $1,383,251 $1,334,786 $48,465
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Gwen Luce

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Linda Rodgers

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Linda Rodgers

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 886-8247

    32 Total Sales

    Linda Rodgers
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81216481

MLSListings

APN: 137-12-073

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

3895 La Donna Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3895 La Donna Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 03 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $3,975,298, approximately $2,303 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 3895 La Donna Ave 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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