NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,130,763 - $3,334,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,920 Sq Ft
$1,684/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 02, 2016

Last sale price $1,950,000 $1,016 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,493/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Dining Room
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 5-minute walk to Rinconada Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

This home is located at 655 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 27 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $3,232,382, approximately $1,683 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 655 Embarcadero Rd 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Cashin

Compass License #01438764 Listed on: 04/27/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Shane Stent

Compass License #01868925

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,185

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,142 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,920 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-08-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,185

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Age: 90
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1920
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Combination
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Front
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 120-08-023
  • Lot Acres: 0.1410
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6159.38
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6159.38

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Carson John W and Carson Carolyn B
Bought by
L S & Co Partnership
Seller's Agent
Kristin Cashin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shane Stent
Compass
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.45%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$3,232,382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,282,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2011
Sold by
Krebs Susan G
Bought by
Krebs Kenneth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2006
Sold by
Krebs Jeremy and Krebs Julie A
Bought by
Krebs Jeremy K and Krebs Julie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2002
Sold by
Carson John W and Carson Carolyn B
Bought by
Carson John W and Carson Carolyn B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1996
Sold by
Krebs Ruby
Bought by
Krebs Jeremy and Carson Carolyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1995
Sold by
Krebs Ruby
Bought by
Krebs Jeremy and Carson Carolyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1994
Sold by
Krebs Ruby
Bought by
Krebs Ruby

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 1994
Sold by
Krebs Ruby
Bought by
Krebs Jeremy and Carson Carolyn
Source: Public Records

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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
L S & Co Partnership $1,950,000 Lawyers Title Company
Krebs Kenneth -- None Available
Krebs Jeremy K -- None Available
Carson John W -- --
Krebs Jeremy -- --
Krebs Ruby -- --
Krebs Jeremy -- --
Krebs Ruby -- --
Krebs Jeremy -- --
Krebs Ruby -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Sold $1,950,000 -2.5% $1,016 / Sq Ft
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2016 04/27/16 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $1,041 / 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
2024 $28,185 $2,263,141 $2,263,141 --
2023 $28,852 $2,218,766 $2,218,766 $0
2022 $29,365 $2,175,261 $2,175,261 $0
2021 $26,297 $2,132,609 $2,132,609 $0
2020 $25,857 $2,110,742 $2,110,742 $0
2019 $25,472 $2,069,355 $2,069,355 $0
2018 $24,820 $2,028,780 $2,028,780 $0
2017 $24,384 $1,989,000 $1,989,000 $0
2016 $1,857 $82,703 $31,010 $51,693
2015 $1,831 $81,462 $30,545 $50,917
2014 $1,697 $79,867 $29,947 $49,920
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kristin Cashin

    Compass

    (650) 643-4663

    42 Total Sales

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  • Shane Stent

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Shane Stent

    Compass

    (650) 314-7200

    4 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81582615

MLSListings

APN: 120-08-023

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

655 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 655 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 27 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $3,232,382, approximately $1,683 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 655 Embarcadero Rd 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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