NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Lincoln Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,460,000 - $7,207,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,350 Sq Ft
$1,907/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Open to Family Room
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2017

This fully renovated Dutch Colonial, 2 story home is ideally situated in the heart of Professorville. Close to Addison Elementary, Lucie Stern Community Center and downtown Palo Alto, the home is fully and graciously furnished. Perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining, with a baby grand piano in the large light-filled living room, double doors leading to an outside eating area, stone hearth outdoor fireplace and more. Close to outdoor entertaining area, the kitchen boasts GE monogram refrigerator, Dacor gas range, and Miele dishwasher and opens to the breakfast bar, family room, and formal dining room. There is a finished basement with an office nook and extra storage. The second floor holds all the bedrooms with a balcony off the master with private hot tub, master bath has a steam shower -- for a spa experience at home. The large front yard was featured on the Going Native Garden Tour and Bay Area Friendly Tour. Excellent Palo Alto Schools: Addison, Jordan, Palo Alto High.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jennifer Pollock

Compass License #01215021 Listed on: 06/21/2017

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Jennifer Pollock

Compass License #01215021 Listed on: 06/21/2017

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,797

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • 8,250

Interior Spaces

  • 3,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $15,000
  • Property Available on 7/1/17
  • Rent includes furniture, gardener, laundry facilities
  • 6-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,797

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Available: 07/01/2017
  • Lease Terms: Deposit Required
  • Maximum Lease Months: 24
  • Minimum Lease Months: 6
  • Rent Includes: Furniture, Gardener, Laundry Facilities
  • Security Deposit: 15000

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Age: 93
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3350
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3350
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1894
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8250.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2004
Sold by
Alexander Jocelyn B
Bought by
Alexander Jocelyn B
Current Estimated Value
$6,389,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Alexander Peter and Alexander Jocelyn B
Bought by
Alexander Peter and Alexander Jocelyn B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1999
Sold by
Alexander Peter and Alexander Jocelyn
Bought by
Alexander Peter and Alexander Jocelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1997
Sold by
Leamey Alma B and Leamey Helen L
Bought by
Alexander Peter and Alexander Jocelyn B

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
7.7%
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
Alexander Jocelyn B -- --
Alexander Jocelyn B -- --
Alexander Peter -- --
Alexander Peter -- --
Alexander Peter -- --
Alexander Peter -- --
Alexander Peter -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alexander Jocelyn B $500,000
Closed Alexander Jocelyn B $500,000
Closed Alexander Jocelyn B $250,000
Closed Alexander Jocelyn B $250,000
Closed Alexander Peter $250,000
Closed Alexander Peter $500,000
Closed Alexander Peter $250,000
Closed Alexander Peter $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Rented $12,200 -4.7% --
06/21/2017 06/21/17 For Rent $12,800 -- --
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 $30,797 $2,586,522 $1,596,769 $989,753
2024 $30,797 $2,535,807 $1,565,460 $970,347
2023 $30,345 $2,486,086 $1,534,765 $951,321
2022 $29,994 $2,437,340 $1,504,672 $932,668
2021 $29,404 $2,389,550 $1,475,169 $914,381
2020 $28,797 $2,365,049 $1,460,043 $905,006
2019 $28,480 $2,318,676 $1,431,415 $887,261
2018 $27,698 $2,273,213 $1,403,349 $869,864
2017 $27,212 $2,228,641 $1,375,833 $852,808
2016 $26,500 $2,184,943 $1,348,856 $836,087
2015 $26,242 $2,152,124 $1,328,595 $823,529
2014 $25,714 $2,109,968 $1,302,570 $807,398
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2017

    Jennifer Pollock

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81656947

MLSListings

APN: 120-06-019

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

539 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 539 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 21 June 2017 and is currently priced at $6,389,055. This property was built in 1924. 539 Lincoln 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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