$2,150,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2015

520 Channing Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft
610 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,361 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Skylights
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Scott Park
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2022

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome located 4 blocks to University Avenue, 1 block to Addison Elementary. This home features cozy front garden patio for entertaining, living room with wood burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen, 2 car attached garage leading into kitchen. Upstairs, there are 3 generous sized bedrooms, walk-in closets, high ceilings, skylights, full-sized laundry, master with large balcony, other 2 bedrooms also have outdoor balcony.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Tierney

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01339212

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Marian Chaney

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01937247

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,274

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 610 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Separate Meters
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, insurance, landscaping / gardening
  • 10 Units
  • Channing Court Association
  • Built by Channing Court

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-05-093

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,274

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Age: 31
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 10
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1580
  • Complex Name: Channing Court
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Zoning Description: RM2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 1580
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Sewer / Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 469
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance, Landscaping / Gardening
  • H O A Name Text: Channing Court
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-05-093
  • Lot Acres: 0.0140
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 600.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Jan 7, 2022
Sold by
Wang and Weiqing
Bought by
Lee Don Dong Cheng
Seller's Agent
Vic Spicer
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Jing Liu
AEZ Investment, Inc.
List Price
$2,398,000
Sold Price
$2,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$82,000
3.42%
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$2,480,946

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$946
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.01%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$553,683
Interest Rate
2.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,927,263

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2015
Closed on
Mar 4, 2015
Sold by
Eckert David B and Hansen Richard D
Bought by
Wang Jianping and Tang Weiqing
Seller's Agent
Megan Tierney
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Marian Chaney
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$2,000,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
7.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Eckert David B and Hansen Richard D
Bought by
Eckert David B and Hansen Richard D

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,480,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $2,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2022 01/19/22 Sold $2,480,000 +3.4% $1,570 / Sq Ft
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2021 11/29/21 For Sale $2,398,000 +11.5% $1,518 / Sq Ft
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Sold $2,150,000 +7.5% $1,361 / Sq Ft
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 For Sale $2,000,000 -- $1,266 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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
2024 $31,274 $2,580,192 $1,290,096 $1,290,096
2023 $30,815 $2,529,600 $1,264,800 $1,264,800
2022 $29,924 $2,434,930 $1,217,465 $1,217,465
2021 $29,336 $2,387,188 $1,193,594 $1,193,594
2020 $28,731 $2,362,712 $1,181,356 $1,181,356
2019 $28,414 $2,316,386 $1,158,193 $1,158,193
2018 $27,634 $2,270,968 $1,135,484 $1,135,484
2017 $27,150 $2,226,440 $1,113,220 $1,113,220
2016 $26,439 $2,182,786 $1,091,393 $1,091,393
2015 $6,422 $473,752 $236,876 $236,876
2014 $6,214 $464,472 $232,236 $232,236
Source: Public Records

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81453857

MLSListings

APN: 120-05-093

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

520 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Homes for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 520 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and is currently priced at $2,150,000, approximately $1,360 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 520 Channing 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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