NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Barron Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,642,203 - $3,120,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$2,193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 05, 2012

Last sale price $1,050,000 $820 Per Sq Ft

Est. 167% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,611/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of July 2012

Great opportunity to remodel, expand or rebuild on deep lot. Charming, light-filled 3/2 main house w/separate 550sf 1bd/1ba guest or rental cottage. Peaceful retreat in convenient Barron Park location near excellent P.A. schools, including Gunn High. Wonderful historic neighborhood--walk or bike to schools, parks, bike trails, local markets, transportation & Google Shuttle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Harder

Compass License #01391672 Listed on: 05/22/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Park

Compass License #01473188

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-08-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,823

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Age: 86
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 820.31
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1280
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 20
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 20
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 80
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: C1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • 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: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Refrigerators - 2+, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1280
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Guest House, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Converted, Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

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: 137-08-039
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 820.31
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5350.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5350.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5350.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5350.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

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
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Kim Jin Hee
Bought by
Kim Jin Hee and Jh Kim Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,806,551

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$426,000
Outstanding Balance
$394,722
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,391,180

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2019
Sold by
Carroll F Frankfurt Family Trust
Bought by
Mary E Frankfurt 2019 Inter Vivos Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2012
Closed on
Jun 25, 2012
Sold by
Valdez Iein and Grant Valdez Hilary
Bought by
Kim Jin Hee
Seller's Agent
Valerie Harder
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anna Park
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Alegria Carmen Delia
Bought by
Valdez Lein and Grant Valdez Hilary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2007
Sold by
Portillo Ricardo
Bought by
Alegria Carmen Delia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Alegria Daniel S
Bought by
Alegria Carmen Delia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2000
Sold by
Alegria Daniel S
Bought by
Alegria Daniel S and Alegria Unified Credit Trust
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
Kim Jin Hee -- None Available
Mary E Frankfurt 2019 Inter Vivos Trust -- None Available
Kim Jin Hee $1,049,750 Chicago Title Company
Valdez Lein $950,000 First American Title
Alegria Carmen Delia -- None Available
Alegria Carmen Delia -- None Available
Alegria Daniel S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kim Jin Hee $426,000
Closed Kim Jin Hee $438,000
Closed Kim Jin Hee $442,000
Closed Kim Jin Hee $447,000
Closed Kim Jin Hee $453,000
Closed Kim Jin Hee $525,000
Previous Owner Valdez Lein $55,000
Previous Owner Valdez Lein $760,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Sold $1,050,000 0.0% $820 / Sq Ft
06/04/2012 06/04/12 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2012 05/22/12 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $820 / 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 $15,823 $1,292,988 $823,451 $469,537
2024 $15,823 $1,267,636 $807,305 $460,331
2023 $15,586 $1,242,781 $791,476 $451,305
2022 $15,483 $1,218,413 $775,957 $442,456
2021 $15,094 $1,194,524 $760,743 $433,781
2020 $14,791 $1,182,277 $752,943 $429,334
2019 $14,624 $1,159,096 $738,180 $420,916
2018 $14,232 $1,136,369 $723,706 $412,663
2017 $13,980 $1,114,088 $709,516 $404,572
2016 $13,609 $1,092,244 $695,604 $396,640
2015 $13,472 $1,075,839 $685,156 $390,683
2014 $13,148 $1,054,766 $671,735 $383,031
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Valerie Harder

    Compass

    (650) 291-2638

    4 Total Sales

    Valerie Harder
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  • Anna Park

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Anna Park

    Compass

    (650) 543-1080

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Anna Park
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81219420

MLSListings

APN: 137-08-039

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

520 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 520 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 22 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,806,551, approximately $2,192 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 520 Barron 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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