NOT LISTED FOR SALE

897 Southampton Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,986,000 - $11,294,645

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,753 Sq Ft
$2,895/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2013

Last sale price $3,468,000 $1,260 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $53,007/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Eichler Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den

About This Home

As of November 2013

Custom mid-century contemporary features generous rooms with soaring open beam redwood ceilings & vast expanses of glass, harmonizing the lush natural setting with the interior beauty of the home. Expanded kitchen features generous, counters, storage & a walk-in pantry. Large separate family room with built-in storage accommodates informal dining. 4 big bedrooms, one with separate entrance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol,Nicole & James

Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 11/06/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Lan Bowling

Deleon Realty License #01248958

Deleon Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $89,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,753 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Solar Heated Pool

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-57-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$89,144

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler, Contemporary
  • Age: 62
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1259.72
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2753
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C5
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2753
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Heated - Solar, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Foam
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant, Steam/Hot Water
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

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

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: 003-57-012
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1017.07
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10800.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10800.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10800.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

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

Closed on
Jul 31, 2015
Sold by
Chan Craig and Ma Annick
Bought by
Chan Ma Family Trust and Ma Annick
Current Estimated Value
$8,324,392

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2014
Sold by
Chan Craig and Ma Annick
Bought by
Rosewood Development Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2013
Closed on
Nov 15, 2013
Sold by
Webb Mary Ann
Bought by
Chan Craig and Ma Annick
Seller's Agent
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lan Bowling
Deleon Realty
List Price
$2,800,000
Sold Price
$3,468,000
Premium/Discount to List
$668,000
23.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%
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
Chan Ma Family Trust -- None Available
Chan Craig -- None Available
Rosewood Development Llc -- None Available
Chan Craig -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Sold $3,468,000 +23.9% $1,260 / Sq Ft
11/15/2013 11/15/13 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2013 11/06/13 For Sale $2,800,000 -- $1,017 / 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 $89,144 $7,504,423 $3,903,529 $3,600,894
2023 $87,842 $7,357,279 $3,826,990 $3,530,289
2022 $86,846 $7,213,019 $3,751,951 $3,461,068
2021 $85,139 $7,071,588 $3,678,384 $3,393,204
2020 $83,346 $6,999,078 $3,640,667 $3,358,411
2019 $82,439 $6,861,842 $3,569,282 $3,292,560
2018 $80,133 $6,727,297 $3,499,297 $3,228,000
2017 $53,039 $4,417,684 $3,430,684 $987,000
2016 $42,447 $3,545,416 $3,363,416 $182,000
2015 $42,571 $3,537,290 $3,312,895 $224,395
2014 $41,780 $3,468,000 $3,248,000 $220,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Carol,Nicole & James

    Compass

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Lan Bowling

    Deleon Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81340200

MLSListings

APN: 003-57-012

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

897 Southampton Dr, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 897 Southampton Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 06 November 2013 and is currently estimated at $7,970,661, approximately $2,895 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 897 Southampton Dr 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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