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Seller's Agent in 2022
Kerwin Cowperthwaite
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
(650) 851-8030
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
554 Palm Ave Los Altos, CA 94022
Estimated Value: $4,521,308 - $5,008,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,297
Sq Ft
$2,077/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Wood Flooring
- Open to Family Room
- Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 4-minute walk to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve
About This Home
As of May 2022Welcome to this wonderful home located within walking distance to downtown Los Altos, leave your car at home and enjoy a leisurely stroll for dinner or coffee. Shoup Park and Redwood Grove Nature Preserve are also very close by. Remodeled kitchen with gas range and breakfast bar adjoins the family room. Formal dining room and spacious living room with fireplace are on the main level as well as the 3rd bedroom and bath. Upstairs are 2-ensuite bedrooms. Sun drenched backyard with planting beds plus a private patio off the living room and a side yard that is ideal for an outdoor gym. All areas have retractable awnings. Open Sat / Sun 1:30 -4:30
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #70010214 Listed on: 03/17/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
Xiaozhu Kang
Compass License #01999507
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1985
Lot Details
- 6,499 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Assigned Parking
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,297 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Cesspool
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Soldner Nicholas C and Hu Ran
Bought by
Soldner Family Revocable Trust and Soldner
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 17, 2022
Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
Livingston Family Trust
Bought by
Soldner Nicholas C and Hu Ran
Seller's Agent
Kerwin Cowperthwaite
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Xiaozhu Kang
Compass
List Price
$3,795,000
Sold Price
$4,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$355,000
9.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$3,108,896
Interest Rate
4.72%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 4, 2016
Sold by
Livingston John R and Livingston Olga A
Bought by
Livingston John R and Livingston Olga A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2002
Sold by
Lash Michael
Bought by
Livingston John R and Livingston Olga A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 1993
Sold by
Lash Michael T and Lash Michael
Bought by
Lash Michael T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Interest Rate
6.94%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldner Family Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Soldner Nicholas C | $4,150,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Livingston John R | -- | None Available | |
| Livingston John R | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Lash Michael T | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Comp |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Soldner Nicholas C | $3,108,896 | |
| Previous Owner | Livingston John R | $950,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lash Michael T | $496,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2022 05/06/22 | Sold | $4,150,000 | +9.4% | $1,807 / Sq Ft |
| 04/07/2022 04/07/22 | For Sale | $3,795,000 | -8.6% | $1,652 / Sq Ft |
| 04/06/2022 04/06/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2022 03/26/22 | Off Market | $4,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/17/2022 03/17/22 | For Sale | $3,795,000 | -- | $1,652 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $50,801 | $4,404,013 | $3,979,530 | $424,483 |
| 2024 | $50,801 | $4,317,660 | $3,901,500 | $416,160 |
| 2023 | $46,522 | $3,915,000 | $3,537,600 | $377,400 |
| 2022 | $24,181 | $1,948,922 | $1,044,065 | $904,857 |
| 2021 | $24,356 | $1,910,709 | $1,023,594 | $887,115 |
| 2020 | $24,524 | $1,891,118 | $1,013,099 | $878,019 |
| 2019 | $23,873 | $1,854,038 | $993,235 | $860,803 |
| 2018 | $22,927 | $1,817,685 | $973,760 | $843,925 |
| 2017 | $22,216 | $1,782,045 | $954,667 | $827,378 |
| 2016 | $21,618 | $1,747,104 | $935,949 | $811,155 |
| 2015 | $21,260 | $1,720,862 | $921,891 | $798,971 |
| 2014 | $21,031 | $1,687,154 | $903,833 | $783,321 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kerwin Cowperthwaite
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Xiaozhu Kang
Compass
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81882753
APN: 175-16-087
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