NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 E Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306

Greenmeadow Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,522,000 - $3,181,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,095 Sq Ft
$2,694/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2014

Last sale price $1,790,000 $1,635 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,585/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fairmeadow Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Mitchell Park

About This Home

As of October 2014

Beautifully re-done mid-century modern, move right in and enjoy being so close to schools parks and shopping. Fantastic quality work throughout. New Electric,New Boiler,New Wtr Htr,New Sheetrock,New Ext Wall Insulation,New 2-pane Glass&Windows,New HW Flrs Thru-out,New Kitchen now open to LR,New Gas FP,New Garage Door & Epoxied Flrs,New Patio,Irrigation & Landscaping. Roof warrantied by Abril Rfg

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Pina

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01401384 Listed on: 09/10/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Lin

Compass License #01165729

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,704

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R1B7

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,095 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 147-19-061

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,704

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1634.70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1095
  • Builder Architect: Eichler
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: E1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R1B7
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1095
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Foam
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • High School: 325

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 147-19-061
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1460.27
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8500.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8500.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8500.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Fairmeadow Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2014
Sold by
Lin Eleanor and Sperry James
Bought by
Sperry James and Lin Eleanor
Current Estimated Value
$2,950,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$460,273
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,490,049

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2014
Closed on
Oct 8, 2014
Sold by
Urquhart Gene and Urquhart Susan
Bought by
Lin Eleanor and Sperry James
Seller's Agent
Tracy Pina
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Lin
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$191,000
11.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$745,513
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,204,809

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2014
Sold by
Lopes Mandi R
Bought by
Urquhart Gene and Urquhart Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1995
Sold by
Fetters David V and Fetters Phyllis P
Bought by
Frank Charles F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
7%
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
Sperry James -- Fidelity National Title
Lin Eleanor $1,790,000 Chicago Title Company
Urquhart Gene $1,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Frank Charles F $290,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sperry James $600,000
Open Lin Eleanor $1,000,000
Previous Owner Urquhart Gene $600,000
Previous Owner Frank Charles F $261,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Sold $1,790,000 +11.9% $1,635 / Sq Ft
09/20/2014 09/20/14 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2014 09/10/14 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $1,460 / 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 $25,704 $2,151,303 $1,721,046 $430,257
2024 $25,704 $2,109,121 $1,687,300 $421,821
2023 $25,704 $2,067,766 $1,654,216 $413,550
2022 $25,028 $2,027,223 $1,621,781 $405,442
2021 $24,534 $1,987,475 $1,589,982 $397,493
2020 $24,030 $1,967,097 $1,573,679 $393,418
2019 $23,762 $1,928,527 $1,542,823 $385,704
2018 $23,112 $1,890,714 $1,512,572 $378,142
2017 $22,705 $1,853,642 $1,482,914 $370,728
2016 $22,108 $1,817,297 $1,453,838 $363,459
2015 $21,891 $1,790,000 $1,432,000 $358,000
2014 $5,453 $397,350 $369,957 $27,393
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Pina

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tracy Pina

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 460-0861

    82 Total Sales

    Tracy Pina
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Carol Lin

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81432954

MLSListings

APN: 147-19-061

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Greenmeadow

520 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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