NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4121 Old Trace Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,756,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,044 Sq Ft
$1,891/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 31, 2019

Last sale price $5,500,000 $1,807 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $36,064 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Solar Power System
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2019

Superbly located 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home boasting 3,044 square feet situated on a fully-landscaped 1 Acre lot. Tennis court with its own lights!!! Gourmet Chef's kitchen with character. Romantic master retreat with an amazing closet and a master bath made for relaxation. Photo-voltaic electricity, 3-car garage, beautiful gazebos, and a gorgeous mature Oak Tree. Fantastic Palo Alto Schools: Nixon Elementary, Fletcher Middle, and Gunn High.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim & Jimmy Nappo

Compass License #70000193 Listed on: 05/15/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kitty Mora

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01439927

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RE

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,044 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-20-076

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3044
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Zoning Description: RE
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3044
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Primary Bedroom
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure, Tennis Court
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 325

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 175-20-076
  • Lot Acres: 1.0001
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 43566.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 43566.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Lucille M. Nixon 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
May 15, 2019
Closed on
May 28, 2019
Sold by
Muller John and Walton Linda
Bought by
Starfire Trust
Seller's Agent
Jim & Jimmy Nappo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kitty Mora
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,988,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,512,000
37.91%
Current Estimated Value
$5,756,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2007
Sold by
Hoffner Eric and Hoffner Lisa
Bought by
Muller John and Walton Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,622,500
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Hoffner Eric
Bought by
Hoffner Eric and Hoffner Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Hoffner Lisa
Bought by
Hoffner Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Hoffner Carleton C and Hoffner Constance R
Bought by
Hoffner Eric and Hoffner Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1996
Sold by
Hoffner Carleton C and Hoffner Constance R
Bought by
Hoffner Carleton C and Hoffner Constance R
Source: Public Records

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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
Starfire Trust $5,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Muller John $3,245,000 Alliance Title Company
Hoffner Eric -- Old Republic Title Company
Hoffner Eric -- Old Republic Title Company
Hoffner Eric $1,709,000 North American Title Company
Hoffner Carleton C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Muller John $1,622,500
Previous Owner Hoffner Eric $1,000,000
Previous Owner Hoffner Eric $960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $5,500,000 +37.9% $1,807 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2019 05/15/19 For Sale $3,988,000 -- $1,310 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $186,589 $16,118,176 $5,242,936 $10,875,240
2024 $186,589 $15,802,134 $5,140,134 $10,662,000
2023 $122,347 $10,280,128 $5,039,348 $5,240,780
2022 $80,340 $6,666,208 $4,940,538 $1,725,670
2021 $68,435 $5,668,118 $4,843,665 $824,453
2020 $66,998 $5,610,000 $4,794,000 $816,000
2019 $46,243 $3,820,972 $3,061,491 $759,481
2018 $44,958 $3,746,052 $3,001,462 $744,590
2017 $44,170 $3,672,601 $2,942,610 $729,991
2016 $43,016 $3,600,590 $2,884,912 $715,678
2015 $42,601 $3,546,506 $2,841,578 $704,928
2014 $37,950 $3,149,500 $2,523,500 $626,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jim & Jimmy Nappo

    Compass

  • Kitty Mora

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kitty Mora

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 348-3155

    20 Total Sales

    Kitty Mora
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81751978

MLSListings

APN: 175-20-076

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

4121 Old Trace Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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