$2,515,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,114 Sq Ft
3,751 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,258 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Heritage Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

A classic home of undeniable charm, 430 Homer Avenue captures the essence of timeless Palo Alto living just moments from he heart of downtown. Beyond the covered, window-encased front porch, freshly painted interiors reveal a blend of character and thoughtful updates. Grand ceilings and double doors transition gracefully between the living room and the formal dining room, creating an effortless flow. The well-appointed kitchen, with its adjacent laundry room, offers a practical touch to the home's inviting layout. Two en-suite bedrooms feature spacious closets, balancing elegance with functionality. A versatile basement provides additional potential, while the detached one-car garage and generous yard space complete the property with both utility and outdoor allure. This residence effortlessly combines timeless charm with modern comfort, perfectly situated in a prime location at the heart of Silicon Valley's innovation. With endless potential to move right in, remodel, expand, or build new, this property offers a unique opportunity to shape your vision in one of Palo Alto's most sought-after locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francesca Lampert

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02039065 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Rawls

Compass License #02003614

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 3,751 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,114 Sq Ft Home
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-17-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,699

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 122
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1114
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1114
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-17-006
  • Lot Acres: 0.0861
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3750.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Addison Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Tseng Chih Ying
Bought by
Shih Hubert
Seller's Agent
Francesca Lampert
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Rawls
Compass
List Price
$2,198,000
Sold Price
$2,515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$317,000
14.42%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$2,549,524

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,524
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,886,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,874,020
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$675,504

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
West Family Trust and West Gregory M
Bought by
Shih Hubert
Seller's Agent
Francesca Lampert
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Rawls
Compass
List Price
$2,198,000
Sold Price
$2,515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$317,000
14.42%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,886,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,874,020
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$675,504

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
West Marilyn C
Bought by
West Family Trust and West

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1991
Sold by
West Gary V
Bought by
West Marilyn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
8.11%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $2,515,000 Old Republic Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,886,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,418 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $111,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Sold $2,515,000 +14.4% $2,258 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $2,198,000 -- $1,973 / 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 $17,699 $1,455,947 $1,396,521 $59,426
2024 $17,699 $1,427,400 $1,369,139 $58,261
2023 $17,699 $65,895 $35,281 $30,614
2022 $1,664 $64,604 $34,590 $30,014
2021 $1,628 $63,338 $33,912 $29,426
2020 $1,612 $62,690 $33,565 $29,125
2019 $1,587 $61,461 $32,907 $28,554
2018 $1,563 $60,257 $32,262 $27,995
2017 $1,532 $59,077 $31,630 $27,447
2016 $1,485 $57,919 $31,010 $26,909
2015 $1,461 $57,050 $30,545 $26,505
2014 $1,331 $55,933 $29,947 $25,986
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81990309

MLSListings

APN: 120-17-006