NOT LISTED FOR SALE

390 Palo Alto Ave Mountain View, CA 94041

Mountain View West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,072,629 - $4,400,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,353 Sq Ft
$1,605/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2015

Last sale price $2,720,000 $1,156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,233/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Skyline View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Benjamin Bubb Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of December 2015

Welcome to this enchanting storybook craftsman in the heart of Silicon Valley.Walking distance to Castro,farmers market, restaurants.Fantastic commute location near CalTrain//LightRail/Hwys.Top school ratings.Tastefully renovated with modern luxuries yet retains original charm. This historical home benefits from $1000s of $ in tax savings. Enjoy entertaining in your gorgeous backyard with surround sound/pool.Additional 504 SqFt Basement.Stunning and unique,this is your chance to own a piece of M.V history!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Brom

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01893705 Listed on: 09/09/2015

Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Troyer

Intero Real Estate Services License #01234450

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,353 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Entertainment System
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Skyline Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 154-08-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,466

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Age: 87
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2353
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2353
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Granite, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - Fenced, Pool - In Ground
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Enclosed, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Benjamin Bubb Elementary
  • Middle School: Isaac Newton Graham Middle
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 161
  • Middle School: 163

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 154-08-006
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9250.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Whole House Fan

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Benjamin Bubb Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Isaac Newton Graham Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Rhoades Scott and Jensen Martha M
Bought by
Chen Sharon F and Poskey Jeral
Seller's Agent
Lisa Brom
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Troyer
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$230,000
-7.8%
Current Estimated Value
$3,776,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,056,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,862,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2012
Sold by
Jensen Martha M
Bought by
Jensen Martha M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2005
Sold by
Jensen Martha M and Jensen Martha
Bought by
Jensen Martha M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2001
Sold by
Nakamoto Greig S and Nakamoto Faye M
Bought by
Jensen Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1998
Sold by
Nakamoto Greig S and Nakamoto Faye M
Bought by
Nakamoto Greig S and Nakamoto Faye M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1998
Sold by
Nakamoto Greig S and Nakamoto Faye M
Bought by
Nakamoto Greig S and Nakamoto Faye M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1995
Sold by
City Of Mountain View
Bought by
Nakamoto Greig S and Nakamoto Faye M
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
Chen Sharon F $2,720,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jensen Martha M -- Chicago Title
Jensen Martha M -- Chicago Title Company
Jensen Martha M -- --
Jensen Martha $600,000 Alliance Title Company
Nakamoto Greig S -- --
Nakamoto Greig S -- --
Nakamoto Greig S -- --
Nakamoto Greig S $29,500 Valley Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Sharon F $1,655,000
Closed Chen Sharon F $1,862,000
Previous Owner Jensen Martha M $370,000
Previous Owner Jensen Martha M $372,500
Previous Owner Jensen Martha M $374,173
Previous Owner Jensen Martha M $200,000
Previous Owner Jensen Martha $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2015 12/11/15 Sold $2,720,000 -7.8% $1,156 / Sq Ft
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $1,254 / 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 $3,466 $304,100 $243,300 $60,800
2024 $3,466 $278,500 $222,800 $55,700
2023 $5,209 $425,300 $340,300 $85,000
2022 $6,929 $563,100 $450,500 $112,600
2021 $6,488 $529,100 $423,300 $105,800
2020 $5,773 $463,300 $370,700 $92,600
2019 $5,538 $454,400 $363,500 $90,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Brom

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lisa Brom

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 682-0126

    44 Total Sales

    Lisa Brom
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  • David Troyer

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    David Troyer

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 440-5076

    17 in this area

    373 Total Sales

    David Troyer
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81513704

MLSListings

APN: 154-08-039

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94041 Mountain View West

390 Palo Alto Ave, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 390 Palo Alto Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041 since 09 September 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,776,657, approximately $1,605 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 390 Palo Alto Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Benjamin Bubb Elementary School, Isaac Newton Graham Middle School, and Los Altos High School.

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