NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4221 Ruthelma Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Charleston Meadows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,400,000 - $3,219,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,236 Sq Ft
$2,337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2014

Last sale price $1,910,000 $1,545 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,604/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Juana Briones Elementary School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of July 2014

Rare opportunity to own this 3 bedroom charmer,nestled on a peaceful tree lined street in a wonderful neighborhood. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops,new bamboo floors,freshly painted inside. Bright & inviting living room w/fireplace. Large backyard w/lovely deck that is perfect for entertainment.Palo Alto schools! Close to Stanford,Hospital,buses and freeways.Don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maya Brusilovskaya

Realty World-Martinelli Properties License #01775355 Listed on: 06/11/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jinny Ahn

Intero Real Estate Services License #01158424

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,236 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 148-02-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,447

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 64
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1545.31
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1236
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: D2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1236
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sustainable Deck Materials, Deck
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: 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: Juana Briones Elementary
  • Middle School: Terman Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 317
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 148-02-013
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1252.43
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6360.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6360.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6360.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6360.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Insulated Water Heater, Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Juana Briones 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
Dec 29, 2016
Sold by
Choi Michael and Jun Sunny
Bought by
Choi Michael and Jun Sunny
Current Estimated Value
$2,888,995

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2014
Closed on
Jul 11, 2014
Sold by
Igoudin Alla and Igoudin Lev
Bought by
Jun Sunny and Choi Michael
Seller's Agent
Maya Brusilovskaya
Realty World-Martinelli Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jinny Ahn
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,548,000
Sold Price
$1,910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$362,000
23.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,146,000
Outstanding Balance
$870,942
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,018,053

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2002
Sold by
Igoudin Lev and Igoudin Alla
Bought by
Igoudin Lev and Igoudin Alla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
6.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1993
Sold by
Ching Rex and Ching Suki
Bought by
Igoudin Lev and Igoudin Alla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,900
Interest Rate
3.25%
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
Choi Michael -- None Available
Jun Sunny $1,910,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Igoudin Lev -- Alliance Title Company
Igoudin Lev $291,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jun Sunny $1,146,000
Previous Owner Igoudin Lev $490,000
Previous Owner Igoudin Lev $261,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Sold $1,910,000 +23.4% $1,545 / Sq Ft
06/25/2014 06/25/14 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2014 06/11/14 For Sale $1,548,000 -- $1,252 / 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 $27,447 $2,295,525 $2,043,141 $252,384
2024 $27,447 $2,250,516 $2,003,080 $247,436
2023 $27,043 $2,206,389 $1,963,804 $242,585
2022 $26,729 $2,163,128 $1,925,299 $237,829
2021 $26,203 $2,120,715 $1,887,549 $233,166
2020 $25,664 $2,098,971 $1,868,195 $230,776
2019 $25,381 $2,057,815 $1,831,564 $226,251
2018 $24,686 $2,017,466 $1,795,651 $221,815
2017 $24,253 $1,977,909 $1,760,443 $217,466
2016 $23,618 $1,939,127 $1,725,925 $213,202
2015 $23,387 $1,910,000 $1,700,000 $210,000
2014 $5,443 $403,461 $381,290 $22,171
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Maya Brusilovskaya

    Realty World-Martinelli Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jinny Ahn

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81420764

MLSListings

APN: 148-02-013

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Charleston Meadows

4221 Ruthelma Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 4221 Ruthelma Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 11 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,888,995, approximately $2,337 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 4221 Ruthelma 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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