NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4256 Suzanne Dr Palo Alto, CA 94306

Estimated Value: $3,237,000 - $3,937,929

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
$2,218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 08, 2021

Last sale price $3,100,000 $1,925 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,057/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cottage
  • Juana Briones Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of October 2021

Gorgeously designed home in the desirable Green Acres neighborhood *Extensive remodeling & expansion that includes open sight-lines, vaulted ceilings, amply sized rooms, tranquil yards and more *Sunlight comes pouring in through the many French doors, windows, and skylights *Huge, awe inspiring living room with open accent beams, wood floors, elegant gas fireplace and French door *Dining area with wood floors, built-in buffet and accent cabinet *Large kitchen with significant counter space, island, pantry cabinets, and breakfast bar *Stunning primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, views and access to the lush yard, dressing area, and lovely en suite bathroom *Charming curb appeal and court yard entry with private sitting space *Sanctuary back yard with pergola over the spacious patio, soothing contemporary fountain, deck space and flag stone paths *Central heating and Air Conditioning *Double pane windows *An easy walk to the Excellent Schools *Come by to see this gem for yourself

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Lubke

Referral Realty-BV License #00893780 Listed on: 08/26/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Josephine Chu

JC Financial License #01932402

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,395

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,891 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,395

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 71
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1610
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1610
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower And Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Sprinklers - Lawn

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Juana Briones Elementary
  • Middle School: Ellen Fletcher Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 317
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1582
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6892.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6892.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2021
Closed on
Dec 3, 2021
Sold by
Lau Alan S and Lin Helen M
Bought by
Lau Alan Shiu Lun and Lin Helen Mei
Seller's Agent
Cathy Lubke
Referral Realty-BV
Buyer's Agent
Josephine Chu
JC Financial
List Price
$3,085,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
0.49%
Current Estimated Value
$3,570,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$470,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Longanecker Peter D and Longanecker David H
Bought by
Lau Alan S and Lin Helen M
Seller's Agent
Cathy Lubke
Referral Realty-BV
Buyer's Agent
Josephine Chu
JC Financial
List Price
$3,085,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
0.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,480,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,343,818
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,243,702

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2020
Sold by
Longanecker Sarah H
Bought by
Sarah H Longanecker Trust and Longanecker

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Longanecker Peter D and Sarah H Longanecker Trust
Bought by
Longanecker Peter D and Longanecker David H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2016
Sold by
Longanecker Sarah H
Bought by
Longanecker Sarah H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2008
Sold by
Longanecker Meryl Ray and Longanecker Sarah H
Bought by
Longanecker Meryl Ray and Longanecker Sarah H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2003
Sold by
Longanecker Meryl Ray and Longanecker Sarah H
Bought by
Longaneck Meryl Ray and Longanecker Sarah H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1996
Sold by
Longanecker Meryl Ray
Bought by
Longanecker Meryl Ray and Longanecker Sarah H
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
Lau Alan Shiu Lun -- None Available
Lau Alan S $3,100,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Sarah H Longanecker Trust -- --
Longanecker Peter D -- None Available
Longanecker Sarah H -- None Available
Longanecker Sarah H -- None Available
Longanecker Meryl Ray -- Chicago Title
Longaneck Meryl Ray -- North American Title Co
Longanecker Meryl Ray -- North American Title Co
Longanecker Meryl Ray -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lau Alan S $2,480,000
Previous Owner Longanecker Sarah H $150,000
Previous Owner Longanecker Meryl Ray $100,000
Previous Owner Longanecker Meryl Ray $170,000
Closed Longanecker Meryl Ray $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $3,100,000 +0.5% $1,925 / Sq Ft
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2021 08/26/21 For Sale $3,085,000 -- $1,916 / 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 $38,395 $3,552,279 $3,125,257 $427,022
2024 $38,395 $3,264,000 $3,063,978 $200,022
2023 $37,883 $3,198,480 $3,003,900 $194,580
2022 $37,030 $3,100,000 $2,945,000 $155,000
2021 $1,762 $137,828 $43,090 $94,738
2020 $1,644 $136,416 $42,649 $93,767
2019 $1,625 $133,742 $41,813 $91,929
2018 $1,593 $131,121 $40,994 $90,127
2017 $1,564 $128,551 $40,191 $88,360
2016 $1,592 $126,031 $39,403 $86,628
2015 $1,577 $124,139 $38,812 $85,327
2014 $1,554 $121,708 $38,052 $83,656
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cathy Lubke

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cathy Lubke

    Referral Realty-BV

    (408) 559-0507

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Cathy Lubke
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  • Josephine Chu

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Josephine Chu

    JC Financial

    (925) 788-3928

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Josephine Chu
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81860113

MLSListings

APN: 167-07-035

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306

4256 Suzanne Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 4256 Suzanne Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 26 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,570,732, approximately $2,217 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 4256 Suzanne Dr 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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