NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3950 Duncan Place Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,986,000 - $3,337,122

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft
$2,209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $2,420,000 $1,692 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,199/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Fairmeadow Elementary School Rated A+
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of July 2020

This architectural gem in the heart of Palo Alto is a one a of a kind Brown and Kaufman home that once graced the cover of Sunset Magazine in 1997. Greeted by a brick pathway, fountain, and lush garden, you will immediately experience serenity as you enter this lovely home. The updated kitchen offers slate floors, a countertop for gathering, ample storage, and a view of the fountain in the front yard. Nearby, the living room features a fireplace surrounded by walls of glass that overlook the beautiful and serene garden designed by Mary Gordon. Perfect for entertaining, the backyard features a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and sitting areas along brick pathways. Other features of the home include vaulted beam ceilings and skylights in the hallway, kitchen, and living room. This Brown and Kaufman truly is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monique Anton

Modern Homes Realty License #01879145 Listed on: 06/09/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Chen

Intero Real Estate Services License #02022634

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,207

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,209 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,430 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Separate Meters

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,207

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1B7
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1430
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Outside
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1430
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Tar And Gravel
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back
  • Pool: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, On Street
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1655
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7209.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7209.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2020
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
John Ann Collins and Collins Family Trust
Bought by
Lee Chun Wei
Seller's Agent
Monique Anton
Modern Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sean Chen
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,698,000
Sold Price
$2,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$278,000
-10.3%
Current Estimated Value
$3,158,781

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$738,781
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,866,700
Outstanding Balance
$1,639,947
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,568,009

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2016
Sold by
Collins Thomas J
Bought by
Collins Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Collins Thomas J
Bought by
Collins Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,819
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2010
Sold by
Collins Thomas J and Collins Margery L
Bought by
Collins Thomas J and Collins Margery L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,025
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Collins Thomas J and Collins Margery L
Bought by
Collins Thomas J and Collins Margery L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,012
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2001
Sold by
Collins Thomas J and Collins Margery L
Bought by
Collins Thomas J and Collins Margery L
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
Lee Chun Wei $2,420,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Collins Thomas J -- None Available
Collins Thomas J -- None Available
Collins Thomas J -- Accommodation
Collins Thomas J -- Orange Coast Title
Collins Thomas J -- Orange Coast Title
Collins Thomas J -- Orange Coast Title
Collins Thomas J -- --
Collins Thomas J -- --
Collins Thomas J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Chun Wei $1,866,700
Previous Owner Collins Thomas J $171,000
Previous Owner Collins Thomas J $175,000
Previous Owner Collins Thomas J $140,819
Previous Owner Collins Thomas J $155,025
Previous Owner Collins Thomas J $163,012
Previous Owner Collins Thomas J $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $2,420,000 -10.3% $1,692 / Sq Ft
06/27/2020 06/27/20 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $2,698,000 -- $1,887 / 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 $30,207 $2,619,485 $2,164,864 $454,621
2024 $30,207 $2,568,123 $2,122,416 $445,707
2023 $30,207 $2,517,768 $2,080,800 $436,968
2022 $30,280 $2,468,400 $2,040,000 $428,400
2021 $28,847 $2,420,000 $2,000,000 $420,000
2020 $1,401 $115,804 $35,882 $79,922
2019 $1,385 $113,534 $35,179 $78,355
2018 $1,360 $111,309 $34,490 $76,819
2017 $1,335 $109,127 $33,814 $75,313
2016 $1,287 $106,988 $33,151 $73,837
2015 $1,273 $105,382 $32,654 $72,728
2014 $1,254 $103,319 $32,015 $71,304
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Monique Anton

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Monique Anton

    Modern Homes Realty

    (650) 380-5512

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Monique Anton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sean Chen

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81795902

MLSListings

APN: 147-19-033

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Greenmeadow

3950 Duncan Place, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3950 Duncan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 09 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,158,781, approximately $2,208 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 3950 Duncan Place 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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