NOT LISTED FOR SALE

421 Pepper Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ventura Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,666,000 - $3,224,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,256 Sq Ft
$2,341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 10, 2014

Last sale price $1,610,000 $1,282 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,603/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of October 2014

Surprisingly spacious and tastefully updated home near California Avenue shops and restaurants as well as key commute routes. Newer granite and stainless steel kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, large central laundry room with extra storage and much more. Oversized 2-car garage is bathed in natural light and currently used as a terrific family room. Wonderful entertaining potential!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janie Barman

Compass License #01270223 Listed on: 09/23/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Lo

Compass License #01816959

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,296

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,256 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-37-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,296

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 74
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1281.85
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1256
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: B7
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1256
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Wall Furnace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 132-37-039
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1113.85
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6534.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6534.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

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: Terman Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2020
Sold by
Gould Richard Edwin
Bought by
Gould Richard E and Gould Rosa J
Current Estimated Value
$2,939,680

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
Oct 7, 2014
Sold by
Gaudette Grant J and Gaudette Crystal M
Bought by
Hou Yiju
Seller's Agent
Janie Barman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Lo
Compass
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
15.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2006
Sold by
Scholl John P and Scholl Marilyn M
Bought by
Gaudette Grant J and Gaudette Crystal M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,900
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2001
Sold by
Scholl John P and Scholl Marilyn M
Bought by
Scholl John P and Scholl Marilyn 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
Gould Richard E -- None Available
Hou Yiju $1,609,750 Chicago Title Company
Gaudette Grant J -- North American Title Company
Scholl John P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gaudette Grant J $233,000
Previous Owner Gaudette Grant J $138,900
Previous Owner Gaudette Grant J $740,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Sold $1,610,000 +15.1% $1,282 / Sq Ft
10/03/2014 10/03/14 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $1,114 / 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 $23,296 $1,934,970 $1,682,586 $252,384
2024 $23,296 $1,897,031 $1,649,595 $247,436
2023 $22,952 $1,859,835 $1,617,250 $242,585
2022 $22,684 $1,823,369 $1,585,540 $237,829
2021 $22,238 $1,787,617 $1,554,451 $233,166
2020 $21,783 $1,769,289 $1,538,513 $230,776
2019 $21,542 $1,734,598 $1,508,347 $226,251
2018 $20,956 $1,700,587 $1,478,772 $221,815
2017 $20,588 $1,667,243 $1,449,777 $217,466
2016 $20,048 $1,634,552 $1,421,350 $213,202
2015 $19,851 $1,610,000 $1,400,000 $210,000
2014 $12,643 $1,012,054 $506,027 $506,027
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janie Barman

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Janie Barman

    Compass

    (650) 759-1182

    33 Total Sales

    Janie Barman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Valerie Lo

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81434800

MLSListings

APN: 132-37-039

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Ventura

421 Pepper Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 421 Pepper Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 23 September 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,939,680, approximately $2,340 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 421 Pepper Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Barron Park Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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