$1,800,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2022

736 Homer Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Crescent Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
660 Sq Ft
2,326 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,727 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Skylights
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2022

Charming cottage in the heart of Palo Alto's coveted Community Center neighborhood. Close proximity to downtown Palo Alto. Situated on a charming cul-de-sac. Hardwood floors. Skylights throughout. Please don't miss garage/office/laundry. Backyard deck ideal for BBQs or lounging. Great starter home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Bentley

Compass License #01082626 Listed on: 04/08/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Benyam Mulugeta

Benyam Mulugeta, Broker License #00924209

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,123

Year Built

  • 1926

Lot Details

  • 2,326 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 660 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,123

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 96
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 660
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 660
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.0534
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2325.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2325.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Baker Mary S
Bought by
Baker Mary S
Seller's Agent
Laura McCarthy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Bentley
Compass
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$859,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,819,450

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$960,450
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.20%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
Mar 14, 2013
Sold by
Foss Mark J
Bought by
Foss Gilda R
Seller's Agent
Laura McCarthy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Bentley
Compass
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$859,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
Mar 13, 2013
Sold by
Foss Gilda R and Farvid Gilda R
Bought by
Baker Mary S
Seller's Agent
Laura McCarthy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Bentley
Compass
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$859,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2007
Sold by
Mendoza Rachelle
Bought by
Farvid Gilda R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2004
Sold by
Kvancz Scott and Kvancz Gamble Parks
Bought by
Mendoza Rachelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2001
Sold by
Kvancz Scott
Bought by
Kvancz Scott and Kvancz Gamble Parks

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2001
Sold by
Woo Richard K and Gallios Barbara J
Bought by
Kvancz Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,250
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2000
Sold by
Woo Richard K
Bought by
Woo Richard K and Gallios Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1994
Sold by
Woo Richard K and Woo Dickie Kuo
Bought by
Woo Richard K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $859,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $731,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $610,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $435,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $577,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $584,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $584,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $488,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $413,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $413,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $26,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $132,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $136,000 No Value Available
Closed $122,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2022 05/12/22 Sold $1,800,000 +12.6% $2,727 / Sq Ft
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $1,599,000 +86.1% $2,423 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Sold $859,000 0.0% $1,302 / Sq Ft
03/02/2013 03/02/13 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2013 02/18/13 For Sale $859,000 -- $1,302 / 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 $22,123 $1,910,173 $1,804,053 $106,120
2024 $22,123 $1,872,720 $1,768,680 $104,040
2023 $21,801 $1,836,000 $1,734,000 $102,000
2022 $11,908 $996,778 $928,319 $68,459
2021 $11,672 $977,234 $910,117 $67,117
2020 $11,423 $967,214 $900,785 $66,429
2019 $11,299 $948,250 $883,123 $65,127
2018 $10,994 $929,657 $865,807 $63,850
2017 $10,801 $911,430 $848,831 $62,599
2016 $10,507 $893,560 $832,188 $61,372
2015 $10,407 $880,139 $819,688 $60,451
2014 $10,240 $862,899 $803,632 $59,267
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joseph Bentley

    Compass

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  • Benyam Mulugeta

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Benyam Mulugeta

    Benyam Mulugeta, Broker

    (650) 325-1887

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Benyam Mulugeta
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Laura McCarthy

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81886191

MLSListings

APN: 003-32-071

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Crescent Park

736 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 736 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and is currently priced at $1,800,000, approximately $2,727 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 736 Homer Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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