NOT LISTED FOR SALE

864 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,264,000 - $4,523,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft
$2,901/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 24, 2013

Last sale price $1,520,000 $1,206 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,323/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2013

THIS HOME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO UPDATE & REMODEL TO YOUR TASTE.THIS 4 BDRM COMFORTABLE HOME IS READY TO MOVE INTO.THE LARGE 8732SQFT LOT ALLOWS ROOM FOR EXPANSION.LARGE WINDOWS LOOK OUT ACROSS THE TREE LINED BACKYARD.THIS HOME IS LOCATED NEAR RINCONADA PARK, THE PALO ARTS CENTER AND LIBRARY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Lewis

Hill & Co. Realtors License #01119442 Listed on: 10/30/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Lan Bowling

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01248958

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,260 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-56-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,566

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 61
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1206.35
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1260
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: B5
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1260
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • 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: Shingle, Composition, Foam
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Exterior: Wood, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached 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)

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
  • Parcel Number: 003-56-002
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1031.75
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8732.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8732.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8732.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8732.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

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

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

Listed on
Oct 30, 2013
Closed on
Dec 19, 2013
Sold by
Hurd Lance N and Scott Anita R
Bought by
Choi Ben Chung Ming and Choi Lydia Cheng
Seller's Agent
Barbara Lewis
Hill & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$220,000
16.92%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$3,655,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,135,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2011
Sold by
Scott Anita R
Bought by
Scott Anita R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2011
Sold by
Hurd Lance N
Bought by
Hurd Lance N and Scott Anita R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1995
Sold by
Hurd Edgar C and Hurd Mary E
Bought by
Hurd Edgar C and Hurd Mary E
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Choi Ben Chung Ming $1,520,000 First American Title Company
Scott Anita R -- None Available
Hurd Lance N -- None Available
Hurd Edgar C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Choi Ben Chung Ming $1,545,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/24/2013 12/24/13 Sold $1,520,000 +16.9% $1,206 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2013 10/30/13 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $1,032 / 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
2024 $22,566 $1,826,766 $1,644,094 $182,672
2023 $22,231 $1,790,948 $1,611,857 $179,091
2022 $21,971 $1,755,832 $1,580,252 $175,580
2021 $21,449 $1,721,405 $1,549,267 $172,138
2020 $21,012 $1,703,755 $1,533,382 $170,373
2019 $20,779 $1,670,349 $1,503,316 $167,033
2018 $20,214 $1,637,598 $1,473,840 $163,758
2017 $19,860 $1,605,490 $1,444,942 $160,548
2016 $19,338 $1,574,010 $1,416,610 $157,400
2015 $19,148 $1,550,368 $1,395,332 $155,036
2014 $18,734 $1,520,000 $1,368,000 $152,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Barbara Lewis

    Hill & Co. Realtors

  • Lan Bowling

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Lan Bowling

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 520-3407

    16 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Lan Bowling
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81339523

MLSListings

APN: 003-56-002

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

864 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 864 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 30 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,655,588, approximately $2,901 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 864 Embarcadero Rd 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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