NOT LISTED FOR SALE

766 Garland Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,178,000 - $4,852,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,412 Sq Ft
$1,909/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2018

Last sale price $3,620,000 $1,501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,050/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2018

Located on a rare North Palo Alto tree-lined cul-de-sac, this home exudes warmth & hospitality. Interconnected spaces open to an inviting private garden studded with majestic trees. A dramatic natural wood open beam vaulted ceiling rises above the spacious living room with a massive brick fireplace flanked by built-in display shelves. Adjoining the living room are an open dining area & a unique family room/library with a window wall & French doors creating a wonderful connection with the peaceful natural setting surrounding the home. Skylights contribute to the open & airy feel. The remodeled kitchen was designed to delight the home chef. A 6-burner gas range is located within easy reach of all that is needed for meal preparation. The master with en suite bath is a peaceful retreat, with a natural wood vaulted ceiling, surrounded by the garden, & opening to a private courtyard. There are also 3 spacious family bedrooms, one used as a den, & 2 hall baths, one remodeled.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol,Nicole & James

Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 06/20/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Wu

Compass License #00886757

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 9,453 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Pie Shaped Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,412 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Split Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-61-047

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,509

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 72
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2412
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2412
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Split Bath, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Not Surveyed, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Pie Shaped
  • Parcel Number: 003-61-047
  • Lot Acres: 0.2170
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9453.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9453.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Walter Hays Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Hong Yanbing
Bought by
Yanbing Hong Revocable Living Trust and Hong
Current Estimated Value
$4,604,827

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2019
Sold by
Hong Yanbing
Bought by
Hong Yanbing

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Hong Yanbing and Guo Chonghui
Bought by
Hong Yanbig

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2018
Closed on
Jul 17, 2018
Sold by
Bettinger James R and Bettinger Dorothy D
Bought by
Hong Yanbing and Guo Chonghui
Seller's Agent
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Grace Wu
Compass
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$3,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$622,000
20.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.34%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2001
Sold by
Bettinger James R and Bettinger Dorothy D
Bought by
Bettinger James R and Bettinger Dorothy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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
Yanbing Hong Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hong Yanbing -- None Available
Hong Yanbig -- None Available
Hong Yanbing $3,620,000 Old Republic Title Co
Bettinger James R -- Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hong Yanbing $1,113,000
Previous Owner Hong Yanbing $1,153,000
Previous Owner Hong Yanbing $1,500,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $500,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $838,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $75,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $833,500
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $171,429
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $664,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $650,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $650,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $100,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $550,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James R $520,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James $80,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James $55,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James $40,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James $453,000
Previous Owner Bettinger James $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $3,620,000 +20.7% $1,501 / Sq Ft
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2018 06/20/18 For Sale $2,998,000 -- $1,243 / 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 $47,509 $4,038,176 $3,703,522 $334,654
2024 $47,509 $3,958,997 $3,630,904 $328,093
2023 $46,731 $3,881,370 $3,559,710 $321,660
2022 $46,195 $3,805,265 $3,489,912 $315,353
2021 $45,285 $3,730,653 $3,421,483 $309,170
2020 $44,339 $3,692,400 $3,386,400 $306,000
2019 $43,852 $3,620,000 $3,320,000 $300,000
2018 $10,677 $834,460 $586,533 $247,927
2017 $10,487 $818,099 $575,033 $243,066
2016 $10,208 $802,058 $563,758 $238,300
2015 $10,102 $790,011 $555,290 $234,721
2014 $9,833 $774,537 $544,413 $230,124
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Carol,Nicole & James

    Compass

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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Grace Wu

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81711211

MLSListings

APN: 003-61-047

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

766 Garland Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 766 Garland Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 20 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $4,604,827, approximately $1,909 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 766 Garland Dr 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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