Seller's Agent in 2024
Catherine Gortner
Catherine Gortner Properties
(408) 310-9000
7 in this area
31 Total Sales
903 Oakes St East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Estimated Value: $1,430,000 - $1,573,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,890
Sq Ft
$798/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Contemporary Architecture
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
As of July 2024Dramatic two-story ceilings soar above the living room to create loft in this contemporary architecture University Square home. Abundant light naturally illuminates the living areas. Gourmet, granite tile kitchen with center island, generous cabinets, pantry, and new stainless steel range and dishwasher. Stainless steel vent hood and refrigerator. Open kitchen and family room concept with large windows inviting in light. New Mohawk "Moreno Bluffs Fresh Spring Pecan" laminate floors and baseboards downstairs and new carpet upstairs. New paint inside and outside. Spacious primary bedroom suite with high coffered ceiling, dual vanities and sinks, large soaking tub, stall shower, and large walk-in closet. Less than 10 minutes to Palo Alto. ~3 miles to Facebook and ~4 miles to Google. Walk a block to University Square Park at the heart of University Square. Walk to Ravenswood Shopping Center with Target. Only ~2 miles to recreation at the sprawling Baylands Nature Preserve and Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Near Silicon Valley employers via highways 101 and 85. For minorities, possible transfer to Las Lomitas, Menlo Park City, Palo Alto Unified, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside school districts with Tinsley Transfer Program. Move in ready to welcome its new owners.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Catherine Gortner Properties License #01370537 Listed on: 05/27/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,926
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 3,149 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Back Yard Fenced
HOA Fees
- $14 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,890 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Double Pane Windows
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- Association fees include fencing, insurance - common area
- University Square Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 063-674-120
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 27, 2024
Closed on
Jun 14, 2024
Sold by
Gutierrez Sergio and Alim Hesham S
Bought by
Li Yanke and Qu Tianshuang
Seller's Agent
Catherine Gortner
Catherine Gortner Properties
Buyer's Agent
Flora Tu
Goodview Financial & Real Estate
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
3.72%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.10%
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Outstanding Balance
$880,234
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$618,334
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Alim Hesham S and Salazar Cesar A
Bought by
Alim Hesham S and Salazar Cesar A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 18, 2008
Sold by
Haile Mariam Atikem and Demissie Pupi
Bought by
Alim Hesham S and Salazar Cesar A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2002
Sold by
Haile Mariam Atikem
Bought by
Haile Mariam Atikem and Demissie Pupi
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$433,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 2000
Sold by
Ravenswood Village Llc
Bought by
Haile Mariam Atikem
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$434,100
Interest Rate
7.12%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li Yanke | $1,450,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Alim Hesham S | -- | Priority Title Company | |
| Alim Hesham S | $635,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Haile Mariam Atikem | -- | American Title Co | |
| Haile Mariam Atikem | $543,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Li Yanke | $890,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Alim Hesham S | $340,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Alim Hesham S | $339,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Alim Hesham S | $410,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Alim Hesham S | $91,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Alim Hesham S | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Haile Mariam Atikem | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Haile Mariam Atikem | $425,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Haile Mariam Atikem | $433,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Haile Mariam Atikem | $434,100 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2024 07/11/24 | Sold | $1,450,000 | +3.7% | $767 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2024 06/05/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/27/2024 05/27/24 | For Sale | $1,398,000 | -- | $740 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,926 | $1,450,000 | $1,000,000 | $450,000 |
| 2023 | $10,926 | $814,306 | $407,153 | $407,153 |
| 2022 | $10,154 | $798,340 | $399,170 | $399,170 |
| 2021 | $9,943 | $782,688 | $391,344 | $391,344 |
| 2020 | $9,798 | $774,664 | $387,332 | $387,332 |
| 2019 | $9,825 | $759,476 | $379,738 | $379,738 |
| 2018 | $9,634 | $744,586 | $372,293 | $372,293 |
| 2017 | $9,292 | $729,988 | $364,994 | $364,994 |
| 2016 | $9,212 | $715,676 | $357,838 | $357,838 |
| 2015 | $9,077 | $704,926 | $352,463 | $352,463 |
| 2014 | $7,901 | $601,000 | $300,500 | $300,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Flora Tu
Goodview Financial & Real Estate
(346) 276-0492
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81967262
APN: 063-674-120
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