720 College Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,044
Sq Ft
4,312
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Escondido Elementary School Rated A+
- Stone Countertops
- 1 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of July 2018Nestled on a tree-lined street in one of Palo Altos most coveted neighborhoods is this charming 2 bedroom and 1 bath home. Hardwood floors connect formal living and dining rooms for easy entertaining, while timeless beauty is showcased in details like a vintage O'Keefe & Merritt oven in the delightful kitchen. Both bedrooms and the bathroom are well-designed and graciously appointed. From its peaceful setting in the College Terrace neighborhood, this home is moments away from coffee shops, groceries, parks, and Stanford University. Shopping, dining, and the Sunday Farmers Market are all just around the corner on California Avenue. Top school attendance at Escondido Elementary, Jordan Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify attendance). Page Mill Road and El Camino Real provide easy access for commuting. Don't miss out this opportunity to live in one of the areas top neighborhoods!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Alex Wang
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01351503 Listed on: 07/12/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $30,557
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 4,312 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R3
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Interior Spaces
- 1,044 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Additional Features
- Deck
- Floor Furnace
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 137-02-068
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2018
Closed on
Jul 20, 2018
Sold by
Coleman Christine E and Coleman Douglass C
Bought by
Cato Investment Company Llc
Seller's Agent
Alex Wang
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Art Sharif
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
4.78%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$563,291
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,300,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2022 03/23/22 | Rented | $3,850 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/08/2022 03/08/22 | For Rent | $3,850 | -3.6% | -- |
| 12/21/2021 12/21/21 | Rented | $3,995 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/13/2021 12/13/21 | Price Changed | $3,995 | -6.0% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 11/23/2021 11/23/21 | Price Changed | $4,250 | -5.6% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | For Rent | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/25/2018 07/25/18 | Sold | $2,300,000 | +4.8% | $2,203 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2018 07/18/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/12/2018 07/12/18 | For Sale | $2,195,000 | -- | $2,102 / 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 | $30,557 | $2,565,691 | $2,509,917 | $55,774 |
| 2024 | $30,557 | $2,515,384 | $2,460,703 | $54,681 |
| 2023 | $30,108 | $2,466,063 | $2,412,454 | $53,609 |
| 2022 | $29,760 | $2,417,709 | $2,365,151 | $52,558 |
| 2021 | $29,174 | $2,370,304 | $2,318,776 | $51,528 |
| 2020 | $28,572 | $2,346,000 | $2,295,000 | $51,000 |
| 2019 | $28,257 | $2,300,000 | $2,250,000 | $50,000 |
| 2018 | $1,611 | $57,412 | $37,133 | $20,279 |
| 2017 | $1,582 | $56,287 | $36,405 | $19,882 |
| 2016 | $1,534 | $55,185 | $35,692 | $19,493 |
| 2015 | $1,512 | $54,357 | $35,156 | $19,201 |
| 2014 | $1,383 | $53,293 | $34,468 | $18,825 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2022
Jeffrey Vail
Jeffrey Vail, Broker
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2018
Alex Wang
Sereno Group
-
Art Sharif
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Art Sharif
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
(650) 804-4770
74 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81714227
APN: 137-02-068
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