NOT LISTED FOR SALE

877 Thornwood Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,747,000 - $4,215,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,958 Sq Ft
$2,041/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 21, 2015

Last sale price $2,600,000 $1,328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,817/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • 1-Story Property
  • Palo Verde Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2015

Classic Eichler in Midtown. Light throughout and lovely garden views. Enjoy an over 8,400 SF yard for entertaining or relaxing. Use the bonus room off the master bedroom for a sitting room, nursery, office, or huge walk in closet. You'll fall in love with the open family room kitchen area. This fabulous home is located conveniently near the Eichler Swim & Tennis Club, Mitchell Park, the YMCA, Winter Lodge & Cubberley Community Center. Please submit offers by Wed. Aug. 5th at noon. Thank you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Walker

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage License #01334537 Listed on: 07/29/2015

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Last Buyer's Agent

Mar Andres Keehn

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01771753

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,454

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 8,407 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1B8

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,958 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 127-45-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,454

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 58
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1958
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Zoning Description: R1B8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1958
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Palo Verde Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 320
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 127-45-012
  • Lot Acres: 0.1930
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8412.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8412.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Palo Verde Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2017
Sold by
Cooper Alexander G and Fonteny Aurelie N
Bought by
Cooper Alexander G
Current Estimated Value
$3,997,144

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2015
Closed on
Aug 19, 2015
Sold by
Morton Scott Palmer
Bought by
Cooper Alexander G and Fonteny Aurelie
Seller's Agent
Jackie Walker
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Mar Andres Keehn
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,080,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$520,000
25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2009
Sold by
Morton Wilbur R
Bought by
Morton Wilbur R
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
Cooper Alexander G -- None Available
Cooper Alexander G $2,600,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Morton Wilbur R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cooper Alexander G $1,260,000
Closed Cooper Alexander G $1,400,000
Previous Owner Morton Wilbur R $75,000
Previous Owner Morton Wilbur R $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Sold $2,600,000 +25.0% $1,328 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2015 07/29/15 For Sale $2,080,000 -- $1,062 / 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 $36,454 $3,077,868 $2,663,543 $414,325
2024 $36,454 $3,017,518 $2,611,317 $406,201
2023 $35,919 $2,958,352 $2,560,115 $398,237
2022 $35,505 $2,900,346 $2,509,917 $390,429
2021 $34,807 $2,843,477 $2,460,703 $382,774
2020 $34,085 $2,814,322 $2,435,472 $378,850
2019 $33,711 $2,759,140 $2,387,718 $371,422
2018 $32,781 $2,705,040 $2,340,900 $364,140
2017 $32,207 $2,652,000 $2,295,000 $357,000
2016 $31,365 $2,600,000 $2,250,000 $350,000
2015 $2,249 $116,923 $34,579 $82,344
2014 $2,108 $114,633 $33,902 $80,731
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jackie Walker

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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  • Mar Andres Keehn

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mar Andres Keehn

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 468-6900

    2 Total Sales

    Mar Andres Keehn
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81497533

MLSListings

APN: 127-45-012

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Palo Verde

877 Thornwood Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 877 Thornwood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 29 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,997,144, approximately $2,041 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 877 Thornwood Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Palo Verde Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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