NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Jefferson Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,630,000 - $6,546,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,311 Sq Ft
$1,829/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 12, 2012

Last sale price $2,360,000 $713 Per Sq Ft

Est. 157% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,745/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of June 2012

Stunning formal living room w/vaulted ceilings opening into expansive tile-floored family room & casual dining/sunroom. Lovely formal dining room. Wainscoting, crown moldings, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets & bookcases, multiple ceiling fans & skylights. 5 ample bedrooms, 4 full baths affording maximum privacy. 10,000+ sq.ft. lot. Heated spa in master bath, solar pool, det. 2-car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Elder

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00647474 Listed on: 05/02/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Arti Miglani

Compass License #01150085

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,962

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,311 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-13-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,962

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 60
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 712.78
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3311
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 02
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 02
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 85
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C4
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 3311
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, In Ground Concrete, Heated - Solar, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Garden Window, High Ceiling, BBQ - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-13-020
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 662.94
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10400.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10400.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10400.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, 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: Duveneck Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2021
Sold by
Ahuja Deepak P and Ahuja Madhu K
Bought by
Cleanlife Llc
Current Estimated Value
$6,057,084

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Ahuja Deepak P and Ahuja Madhu K
Bought by
The Ahuja Family Trust and Ahuja Madhu K

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2012
Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Carlson Carl J and Carlson Catherine E
Bought by
Ahuja Deepak P and Ahuja Madhu K
Seller's Agent
Sarah Elder
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Arti Miglani
Compass
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
7.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Cleanlife Llc -- None Available
The Ahuja Family Trust -- None Available
Ahuja Deepak P $2,349,750 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ahuja Deepak P $1,160,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $378,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $230,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $250,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $295,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $297,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $299,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $220,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $300,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $300,700
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $200,000
Previous Owner Carlson Carl J $381,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Sold $2,360,000 +7.5% $713 / Sq Ft
05/09/2012 05/09/12 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2012 05/02/12 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $663 / 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 $35,962 $3,035,189 $2,667,857 $367,332
2024 $35,962 $2,975,677 $2,615,547 $360,130
2023 $35,434 $2,917,331 $2,564,262 $353,069
2022 $35,027 $2,860,130 $2,513,983 $346,147
2021 $34,254 $2,804,050 $2,464,690 $339,360
2020 $33,543 $2,775,299 $2,439,418 $335,881
2019 $33,173 $2,720,883 $2,391,587 $329,296
2018 $32,257 $2,667,534 $2,344,694 $322,840
2017 $31,691 $2,615,230 $2,298,720 $316,510
2016 $30,861 $2,563,952 $2,253,648 $310,304
2015 $30,561 $2,525,440 $2,219,797 $305,643
2014 $29,277 $2,418,127 $2,176,315 $241,812
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sarah Elder

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Arti Miglani

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Arti Miglani

    Compass

    (650) 804-6942

    4 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Arti Miglani
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81216371

MLSListings

APN: 003-13-020

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

539 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 539 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 02 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $6,057,084, approximately $1,829 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 539 Jefferson Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Duveneck Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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