NOT LISTED FOR SALE

818 Clara Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,206,000 - $5,139,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,068 Sq Ft
$3,955/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2016

Last sale price $2,160,000 $2,022 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,831/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Palo Verde Elementary School Rated A+
  • Tile Countertops
  • Washer and Dryer

About This Home

As of November 2016

Charming Midtown Palo Alto Home Situated on a quiet tree-lined street and surrounded by large, beautifully rebuilt homes. Open Living Room and Dining Area, Stainless Steel Kitchen includes New Range/Oven, Master Bedroom and Master Bath, Updated lighting and plumbing fixtures, New Wall Heaters, Large garage for storage and workshop. Conveniently located to Midtown shops and stores and easy access to commutes. Excellent Schools- Palo Verde Elementary, Stanford Middle and Palo Alto High Schools. Approx. 6,098 sq.ft. lot (per survey). An abundance of opportunities... Live in and enjoy as is... Remodel and expand... Or completely rebuild!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John King

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00868208 Listed on: 10/12/2016

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Tan

Century 21 MM License #01338676

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,068 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 127-26-140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,349

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1068
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1068
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Palo Verde Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 320
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 127-26-140
  • Lot Acres: 0.1400
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6098.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6098.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Palo Verde Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2016
Closed on
Nov 17, 2016
Sold by
Signal William C and Signal Dorothy S
Bought by
Qiao Jiana and Wu Liang
Seller's Agent
John King
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Peter Tan
Century 21 MM
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$162,000
8.11%
Current Estimated Value
$4,223,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,063,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Outstanding Balance
$427,776
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,796,000
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
Qiao Jiana $2,160,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Qiao Jiana $530,000
Previous Owner Signal William C $298,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2016 11/22/16 Sold $2,160,000 +8.1% $2,022 / Sq Ft
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2016 10/12/16 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $1,871 / 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 $46,349 $3,944,479 $2,379,198 $1,565,281
2024 $46,349 $3,867,138 $2,332,548 $1,534,590
2023 $45,668 $3,791,312 $2,286,812 $1,504,500
2022 $35,597 $2,914,973 $2,241,973 $673,000
2021 $26,987 $2,198,013 $2,198,013 $0
2020 $27,857 $2,292,208 $2,175,476 $116,732
2019 $27,548 $2,247,264 $2,132,820 $114,444
2018 $26,791 $2,203,200 $2,091,000 $112,200
2017 $26,320 $2,160,000 $2,050,000 $110,000
2016 $7,109 $537,752 $388,381 $149,371
2015 $7,033 $529,676 $382,548 $147,128
2014 $6,813 $519,301 $375,055 $144,246
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John King

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    John King

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 483-2710

    5 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    John King
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Peter Tan

    Century 21 MM

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81628265

MLSListings

APN: 127-26-140

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Midtown Palo Alto

818 Clara Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 818 Clara Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 12 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $4,223,776, approximately $3,954 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 818 Clara Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Palo Verde Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Palo Alto High School.

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