$1,708,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,656 Sq Ft
$507/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,031 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Juana Briones Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of June 2025

Boasting understated indoor-outdoor luxury, this desirable corner home in Barron Parks Villas de la Plazas community offers pristine modern enjoyment. An entry courtyard opens into airy spaces with details like honey oak floors with inlay, multiple fireplaces, and plantation shutters throughout. Designed for entertaining, the double-height living room displays a wet bar and shares a dual-sided gas fireplace with the spacious dining room. A kitchen featuring granite countertops and high-end appliances opens to a sky-lit family area that doubles as an office. Both bedrooms are ensuite, including a primary retreat with fireplace and private balcony. Gathering areas flow into an expansive terrace shaded by majestic oaks. The community includes a relaxing pool and spa, and is moments from Robles Park, California Avenue, and exceptional Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify). Private end unit that exudes serene quiet living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Couture

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01090940 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Shao

SALA Homes Realty & Development License #02018497

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,871

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • West Facing Home
  • Security Fence
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $507 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,656 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Spa Fenced

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-23-063

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior painting, fencing, insurance - common area, insurance - homeowners, management fee, pool spa or tennis
  • 38 Units
  • Villas De Plaza Association
  • Built by Villas de plaza

Amenities

  • Courtyard

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,871

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$507 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Restrictions: Pets - Rules
  • Age: 48
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 38
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1656
  • Complex Name: Villas de plaza
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: PC
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1656
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Gunite, Pool - Heated, Spa - Fenced, Spa - Gas, Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Property Faces: West
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 507
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Financial Statement, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Homeowners, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, or Tennis
  • H O A Name Text: villas de plaza
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 137-23-063
  • Lot Acres: 0.1033
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4501.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4501.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas
  • Unit Features: Corner Unit, End Unit

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Yvonne Gau 1999 Trust and Howe Holly
Bought by
Leon Marc and Hou Huiyuan
Seller's Agent
Theresa Couture
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Shao
SALA Homes Realty & Development
List Price
$1,588,000
Sold Price
$1,708,000
Premium/Discount to List
$120,000
7.56%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.16%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$234,621
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,459,655

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1999
Sold by
Gau Yvonne E
Bought by
Gau Yvonne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,708,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Closed $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $106,714 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $1,708,000 +7.6% $1,031 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $1,588,000 -- $959 / 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 $2,871 $248,874 $62,200 $186,674
2024 $2,871 $243,995 $60,981 $183,014
2023 $2,828 $239,212 $59,786 $179,426
2022 $2,793 $234,522 $58,614 $175,908
2021 $2,737 $229,924 $57,465 $172,459
2020 $2,678 $227,567 $56,876 $170,691
2019 $2,649 $223,106 $55,761 $167,345
2018 $2,588 $218,732 $54,668 $164,064
2017 $2,542 $214,445 $53,597 $160,848
2016 $3,236 $210,242 $52,547 $157,695
2015 $3,196 $207,085 $51,758 $155,327
2014 $3,039 $203,030 $50,745 $152,285
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82003332

MLSListings

APN: 137-23-063