NOT LISTED FOR SALE

840 La Para Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306

Barron Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,552,000 - $4,046,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,737 Sq Ft
$2,168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2013

Last sale price $1,929,000 $1,111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,594/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Barron Park Elementary School Rated A+
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2013

Turn-key home on quiet Barron Park street just blocks to outstanding Palo Alto Schools, including Gunn High School! A welcoming courtyard entry hints at the interior warmth & tasteful updating. Open kitchen/family room with eat-in area, & large living/dining room with access to serene garden. Updates include windows, doors, stone counters, recently finished floors, fresh paint & landscaping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol,Nicole & James

Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 09/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliana Lee

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00851314

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-14-142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,340

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 47
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1110.54
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1737
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: C2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1737
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Barron Park Elementary
  • Middle School: Terman Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 310
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 137-14-142
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 975.82
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5795.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5795.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5795.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5795.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulated Water Heater, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Barron Park Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Terman Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2021
Sold by
Li Xiaofeng and Gu Xiang
Bought by
Li Xiaofeng and Gu Xiang
Current Estimated Value
$3,766,290

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$681,000
Outstanding Balance
$520,469
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,245,821

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Gu Xiang and Li Xiaofeng
Bought by
Xiaofeng Li And Xiang Gu Revocable Trust and Li

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$699,000
Interest Rate
2.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2018
Sold by
Li Xiaofeng and Gu Xiang
Bought by
Li Xiaofeng and Gu Xiang

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2013
Closed on
Oct 17, 2013
Sold by
Braddock Clarence H and Leader Janet K
Bought by
Li Xiaofeng and Gu Xiang
Seller's Agent
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,929,000
Premium/Discount to List
$234,000
13.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2009
Sold by
Braddock Clarence H and Leader Janet K
Bought by
Braddock Clarence H and Leader Janet K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Sotomayor Nancy
Bought by
Braddock Clarence H and Leader Janet K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2003
Sold by
Sotomayor Manuel C and Sotomayor Jeanne M
Bought by
Sotomayor Manuel C and Sotomayor Jeanne M
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
Li Xiaofeng -- Accommodation
Li Xiaofeng -- Cornerstone Title Company
Xiaofeng Li And Xiang Gu Revocable Trust -- Fidelity National Title
Gu Xiang -- Fidelity National Title
Li Xiaofeng -- None Available
Li Xiaofeng $1,928,750 Old Republic Title Company
Braddock Clarence H -- None Available
Braddock Clarence H $1,170,000 First American Title Company
Sotomayor Manuel C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Xiaofeng $681,000
Closed Gu Xiang $699,000
Previous Owner Li Xiaofeng $820,000
Previous Owner Li Xiaofeng $850,000
Previous Owner Braddock Clarence H $409,500
Previous Owner Braddock Clarence H $150,000
Closed Braddock Clarence H $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2013 10/23/13 Sold $1,929,000 +13.8% $1,111 / Sq Ft
10/02/2013 10/02/13 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2013 09/26/13 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $976 / 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 $30,340 $2,546,855 $1,838,791 $708,064
2024 $30,340 $2,496,918 $1,802,737 $694,181
2023 $29,894 $2,447,960 $1,767,390 $680,570
2022 $29,548 $2,399,962 $1,732,736 $667,226
2021 $28,884 $2,352,905 $1,698,761 $654,144
2020 $28,287 $2,328,780 $1,681,343 $647,437
2019 $27,974 $2,283,119 $1,648,376 $634,743
2018 $27,205 $2,238,353 $1,616,055 $622,298
2017 $26,726 $2,194,465 $1,584,368 $610,097
2016 $26,025 $2,151,437 $1,553,302 $598,135
2015 $25,243 $2,074,370 $1,529,970 $544,400
2014 $23,491 $1,929,000 $724,300 $1,204,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Carol,Nicole & James

    Compass

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Juliana Lee

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81335621

MLSListings

APN: 137-14-142

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Barron Park

840 La Para Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 840 La Para Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 26 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,766,290, approximately $2,168 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 840 La Para Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Barron Park Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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