NOT LISTED FOR SALE

869 Melville Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Community Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,088,000 - $5,471,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,596 Sq Ft
$1,802/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 5-minute walk to Eleanor Pardee Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

Not your typical house! Located in the desirable tree-lined streets of the Community Center neighborhood, this is a charming and contemporary home with designer touches throughout, boasting an exceptional floor plan. Large gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances and abundant cabinets & counter space. Quintessential California indoor-outdoor living at its best, with a deck just off the breakfast nook (perfect for a cozy morning) and an inviting covered patio (ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining). Primary suite is an oasis of calm with its lovely spa-like bathroom and neat reading nook. Refreshed in November 2020 and again recently, no expense spared! New flooring upstairs, all concrete surfaces polished, upgraded landscaping w/ new decking, fences & gates. Prime proximity to downtown Palo Alto! Stroll to Rinconada & other parks, shopping, community center, Lucie Stern Theatre & all that makes Palo Alto special! Photos coming tomorrow.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Katie Tseng

Midtown Realty License #02061293 Listed on: 06/01/2022

Last Renter's Agent

Katie Tseng

Midtown Realty License #02061293 Listed on: 06/01/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,695

Year Built

  • 1989

Lot Details

  • 5,628

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 5,628 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $15,000
  • Property Available on 6/1/22
  • Rent includes gardener
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,695

Year Built

1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available: 06/01/2022
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required, Deposit Required
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Security Deposit: 15000

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Age: 33
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2596
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1989

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2596
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1292
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5630.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5630.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1998
Sold by
Ritchey Craig S
Bought by
Winfrey Grantham James
Current Estimated Value
$4,678,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,034,600
Interest Rate
6.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1995
Sold by
Ritchey Craig S and Ritchey Nancy P
Bought by
Ritchey Craig S
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
Winfrey Grantham James -- First American Title Guarant
Ritchey Craig S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Winfrey Grantham James $2,000,000
Closed Winfrey Grantham James $1,350,000
Closed Winfrey Grantham James $950,000
Closed Winfrey Grantham James $998,000
Closed Winfrey Grantham James $1,034,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Rented $9,500 0.0% --
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Under Contract -- -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Rent $9,500 +5.6% --
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Rented $9,000 0.0% --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Under Contract -- -- --
12/09/2020 12/09/20 For Rent $9,000 +0.1% --
11/01/2014 11/01/14 Rented $8,995 0.0% --
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Under Contract -- -- --
10/04/2014 10/04/14 For Rent $8,995 -- --
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 $27,695 $2,317,081 $1,881,266 $435,815
2024 $27,695 $2,271,649 $1,844,379 $427,270
2023 $27,287 $2,227,108 $1,808,215 $418,893
2022 $26,971 $2,183,440 $1,772,760 $410,680
2021 $26,440 $2,140,628 $1,738,000 $402,628
2020 $25,896 $2,118,679 $1,720,179 $398,500
2019 $25,610 $2,077,137 $1,686,450 $390,687
2018 $24,909 $2,036,410 $1,653,383 $383,027
2017 $24,473 $1,996,481 $1,620,964 $375,517
2016 $23,831 $1,957,335 $1,589,181 $368,154
2015 $23,599 $1,927,935 $1,565,311 $362,624
2014 $23,031 $1,890,170 $1,534,649 $355,521
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2022

    Katie Tseng

    Midtown Realty

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  • Penelope Huang

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Penelope Huang

    Taylor & Huang Properties Inc

    (650) 281-8028

    10 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Laurie A. Baldwin

    Laurie Baldwin, Broker

    (650) 888-4031

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81894420

MLSListings

APN: 003-34-035

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Community Center

869 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 869 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 01 June 2022 and is currently priced at $4,678,686. This property was built in 1989. 869 Melville Ave 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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