NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 Homer Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,422 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold February 18, 2016

Last sale price $2,650,000 $1,094 Per Sq Ft

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 5-minute walk to Heritage Park

About This Home

As of February 2016

This lovely 3 bd/3ba home is 3 blocks from University Ave. in Beautiful Downtown Palo Alto. Currently a duplex The Upscale 2/2 apartment has W/D, custom kitchen, baths and a Fireplace. The 1bd/1ba unit is spacious & welcoming with updated appliances, fenced yard, separate large laundry room and a fireplace, too. Easy to convert to SFR . Or - RM30 Zoning may allow 2 Condos if you are looking to invest. Check with the City of PA.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Smith

Linda Smith, Broker License #00703301 Listed on: 09/30/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Comsa

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01875782

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as RM-30 100

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,422 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-04-078

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2422
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning Description: RM-30 100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Other, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2422
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm, Varies by Unit
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Mixed Height / Type
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Parking Restrictions, Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 120-04-078
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Sold $2,650,000 -14.5% $1,094 / Sq Ft
01/28/2016 01/28/16 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 For Sale $3,099,000 -- $1,280 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Lee Smith

    Linda Smith, Broker

  • Alex Comsa

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Alex Comsa

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 847-7222

    9 Total Sales

    Alex Comsa
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81516943

MLSListings

APN: 120-04-078

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

517 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 517 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 30 September 2015. This property was built in 1948. 517 Homer Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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