NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Morton Way Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,019,024 - $3,973,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,575 Sq Ft
$2,176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 23, 2020

Last sale price $2,700,000 $1,714 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,147/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of November 2020

Delightful Home, Peaceful Neighborhood. Come home to this delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, located on a peaceful, short U-shaped street in the desirable Green Gables neighborhood. The remodeled kitchen provides you with cheerful white raised panel cabinets, recessed lighting, high decorator tile back splash, oak floor, a free standing stainless steel gas range, and more, making meal preparation efficient and enjoyable. The center island provides a breakfast bar, perfect for informal meals and snacks. The kitchen is also open to a large breakfast area with ample room for your whole family. The natural light filled formal dining room has double french doors leading outside, and double french doors at its entrance providing an open ambiance but allowing it to be closed to keep long conversations within. Walk to nearby shops, cafes, and both elementary and middle schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juliana Lee

JLEE Realty License #00851314 Listed on: 09/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliana Lee

JLEE Realty License #00851314 Listed on: 09/30/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,666

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,756 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,666

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 71
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1575
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area In Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Laminate, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Island, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1575
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Acres: 0.1551
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6755.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6755.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2021
Sold by
Ye and Wei
Bought by
Ren And Ye Family Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$3,427,006

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Nov 12, 2020
Sold by
Cockerell Fan Revocable Trust and Fan Xiaoli
Bought by
Ye Wuyuan and Ren Wei
Seller's Agent
Juliana Lee
JLEE Realty
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
JLEE Realty
List Price
$2,600,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2014
Sold by
Cockerell Peter and Fan Xiaoli
Bought by
Cockerell Fan Revocable Trust and Fan Xiaoli

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2004
Sold by
Lindberg Karl J and Lindberg Nafiseh S
Bought by
Cockerell Peter J and Fan Xiaoli

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2002
Sold by
Bard John C and Bard Maureen J
Bought by
Lindberg Karl J and Lindberg Nafiseh S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$639,750
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2000
Sold by
Bard John C and Bard Maureen J
Bought by
Bard John C and Bard Maureen J
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
Ren And Ye Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ye Wuyuan $2,700,000 Chicago Title
Cockerell Fan Revocable Trust -- None Available
Cockerell Peter J -- Chicago Title
Lindberg Karl J -- Chicago Title
Bard John C -- --
Bard John C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ye Wuyuan $1,600,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter $640,889
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $250,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $690,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $705,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $718,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $725,600
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $729,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $910,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $912,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $912,000
Previous Owner Cockerell Peter J $960,000
Previous Owner Lindberg Nafiseh S $637,000
Previous Owner Lindberg Karl J $40,000
Previous Owner Lindberg Karl J $639,750
Closed Cockerell Peter J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Sold $2,700,000 +3.8% $1,714 / Sq Ft
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $2,600,000 -- $1,651 / 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 $34,666 $2,922,565 $2,760,201 $162,364
2024 $34,666 $2,865,261 $2,706,080 $159,181
2023 $34,157 $2,809,080 $2,653,020 $156,060
2022 $33,763 $2,754,000 $2,601,000 $153,000
2021 $33,099 $2,700,000 $2,550,000 $150,000
2020 $19,238 $1,560,050 $1,170,040 $390,010
2019 $19,023 $1,529,462 $1,147,099 $382,363
2018 $18,506 $1,499,473 $1,124,607 $374,866
2017 $18,180 $1,470,072 $1,102,556 $367,516
2016 $17,700 $1,441,248 $1,080,938 $360,310
2015 $17,524 $1,419,600 $1,064,702 $354,898
2014 $17,135 $1,391,793 $1,043,846 $347,947
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Juliana Lee

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Juliana Lee

    JLEE Realty

    (650) 857-1000

    7 in this area

    226 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81813367

MLSListings

APN: 003-50-055

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

55 Morton Way, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 55 Morton Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 30 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,427,006, approximately $2,175 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 55 Morton Way 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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