NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Tennyson Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,367,138 - $5,316,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,451 Sq Ft
$3,260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2023

Last sale price $4,250,000 $2,929 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,224/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2023

Exclusive Old Palo Alto location with curb appeal! With hardwood floors, two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and expansive backyard, this charming home provides access to all the amenities Palo Alto has to offer. The possibilities are limitless to expand, renovate or build your dream home on this lot with excellent dimensions. Close to Stanford University, Town and Country Shopping Center and downtown Palo Alto. Excellent Palo Alto schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monica & Mandy Group

Compass License #70010236 Listed on: 06/23/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,927

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,451 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-02-066

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,927

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 98
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1451
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1451
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 124-02-066
  • Lot Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2023
Closed on
Aug 2, 2023
Sold by
Liise-Anne Pirofski Irrevocable Family P
Bought by
Beijing Beida Jade Bird Investments
Seller's Agent
Monica & Mandy Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$4,350,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-2.3%
Views
159
Current Estimated Value
$4,730,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$480,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2021
Sold by
Pirofski Liise Anne and The Pirofsky Pirofski 1985 Fam
Bought by
Pirofski Liise Anne and Pirofski Irrevocabl Liise Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Pirofski Florence
Bought by
Pirofski Florence
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
Beijing Beida Jade Bird Investments $4,250,000 Lawyers Title Company
Pirofski Liise Anne -- None Available
Pirofski Florence -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Sold $4,250,000 -2.3% $2,929 / Sq Ft
07/30/2023 07/30/23 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2023 07/24/23 For Sale $4,350,000 +2.4% $2,998 / Sq Ft
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Off Market $4,250,000 -- --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 For Sale $4,350,000 -- $2,998 / 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 $50,927 $4,335,000 $4,233,000 $102,000
2024 $50,927 $4,250,000 $4,150,000 $100,000
2023 $2,112 $94,316 $56,599 $37,717
2022 $2,079 $92,468 $55,490 $36,978
2021 $2,037 $90,655 $54,402 $36,253
2020 $2,012 $89,727 $53,845 $35,882
2019 $1,985 $87,969 $52,790 $35,179
2018 $1,951 $86,245 $51,755 $34,490
2017 $1,915 $84,555 $50,741 $33,814
2016 $1,859 $82,898 $49,747 $33,151
2015 $1,834 $81,654 $49,000 $32,654
2014 $1,699 $80,056 $48,041 $32,015
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Monica & Mandy Group

    Compass

    (650) 823-8212

    3 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Monica & Mandy Group
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81932893

MLSListings

APN: 124-02-066

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

551 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 551 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 23 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $4,730,035, approximately $3,259 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 551 Tennyson Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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