NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4020 Amaranta Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $9,025,000 - $10,160,974

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,029 Sq Ft
$1,896/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2023

Last sale price $8,902,000 $1,770 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $61,108/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Solar Heated Pool and Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Juana Briones Elementary School Rated A+
  • Solar Power System
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of June 2023

On a sunlight-dappled street in Barron Park, within a couple blocks of Juana Briones Park and top-rated schools, 4020 Amaranta was built for the future. This twenty-first century home design is modern, bold, dramatic and sustainable. Built in 2008, eco-friendly materials and resources were selected for positive health benefits to inhabitants and to reduce impact on the environment. With 5029+/- sq. ft. of interior living space across three levels, this automated home showcases a dynamic living room, an open kitchen, two offices, a family room, home theater, workout room, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, plus a poolside dressing room with one-half bath and an outside shower. When it comes to entertaining and enjoying the outdoors, the living rooms wall of glass opens to a beautiful and functional half-acre wonderland with a 50-ft-long pool, an integrated spa, expansive patio with outdoor kitchen, a greenhouse, garden beds, play areas, an orchard and a magical grove of majestic trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Baumann

Compass License #01799278 Listed on: 04/28/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Kim O'Neill

Compass License #02152045

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Hill

Compass License #01974793

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $99,394

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,029 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • High Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • <<builtInOvenToken>>
  • Electric Oven
  • Warming Drawer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Solar Heating System

Pool

  • Solar Heated Pool and Spa
  • Black Bottom Spa
  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Power Generator
  • Water Storage
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-20-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$99,394

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Custom, Modern / High Tech
  • Age: 15
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5029
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 5029
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Slate
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Media / Home Theater, Office Area
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight, Stone

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - Cover, Pool - Solar, Pool / Spa Combo, Spa - Black Bottom
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Low VOC Finishes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street, Tandem Parking, Workshop in Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant Floors, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Video / Audio System

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Barron Park Elementary
  • Middle School: Ellen Fletcher Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 310
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 137-20-050
  • Lot Acres: 0.5169
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 22514.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 22514.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Green Features, Low Flow Shower, Skylight, Solar Heating, Solar Heating - Pool, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Generator, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned, Solar Panels - Owned

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: Ellen Fletcher Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
May 24, 2023
Sold by
Amaranta Trust
Bought by
Saab-Sunden Familyrevocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Julie Baumann
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Hill
Compass
List Price
$8,880,000
Sold Price
$8,902,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
0.25%
Views
174
Current Estimated Value
$9,537,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$635,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.47%
Original Mortgage
$5,786,300
Outstanding Balance
$5,655,920
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,522,298

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2020
Sold by
Fromherz Markus and Schmitz Heike
Bought by
Fromherz Markus and Schmitz Heike

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2005
Sold by
Goldstein Steven P and Goldstein Susan G
Bought by
Fromherz Markus and Schmitz Heike

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2000
Sold by
Vilkin Peter V
Bought by
Amaranta Development Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2000
Sold by
London Alexander Louis
Bought by
Vilkin Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$925,000
Interest Rate
8.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2000
Sold by
London Alexander L Trustee
Bought by
London Alexander Louis
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
Saab-Sunden Familyrevocable Trust $8,902,000 First American Title
Fromherz Markus -- First American Title Company
Fromherz Markus -- Chicago Title
Amaranta Development Properties Llc -- --
Vilkin Peter $1,640,000 First American Title Guarant
London Alexander Louis -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saab-Sunden Familyrevocable Trust $5,786,300
Previous Owner Fromherz Markus $1,100,000
Previous Owner Fromherz Markus $1,100,000
Previous Owner Fromherz Markus $1,100,000
Previous Owner Vilkin Peter $925,000
Closed Vilkin Peter $3,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Sold $8,902,000 +0.2% $1,770 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 For Sale $8,880,000 -- $1,766 / 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
2024 $99,394 $8,377,174 $5,741,329 $2,635,845
2023 $59,802 $4,988,609 $2,931,456 $2,057,153
2022 $59,119 $4,890,794 $2,873,977 $2,016,817
2021 $57,955 $4,794,897 $2,817,625 $1,977,272
2020 $56,740 $4,745,732 $2,788,734 $1,956,998
2019 $56,119 $4,652,679 $2,734,053 $1,918,626
2018 $54,555 $4,561,451 $2,680,445 $1,881,006
2017 $53,599 $4,472,012 $2,627,888 $1,844,124
2016 $52,200 $4,384,326 $2,576,361 $1,807,965
2015 $51,699 $4,318,470 $2,537,662 $1,780,808
2014 $50,760 $4,233,878 $2,487,953 $1,745,925
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Baumann

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Julie Baumann

    Compass

    (650) 576-8889

    1 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Julie Baumann
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  • Kim O'Neill

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Kim O'Neill

    Compass

    (408) 306-3333

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Kim O'Neill
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  • Taylor Hill

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Taylor Hill

    Compass

    (650) 678-9513

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Taylor Hill
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81926256

MLSListings

APN: 137-20-050

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

4020 Amaranta Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 4020 Amaranta Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 28 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $9,537,325, approximately $1,896 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 4020 Amaranta Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Juana Briones Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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