NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,174,000 - $4,270,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,643 Sq Ft
$2,388/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2015

Last sale price $2,100,000 $1,278 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,403/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Open to Family Room
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of April 2015

This charming 1,643 sqft home is ideally located in the desirable Green Gables neighborhood in North Palo Alto. This light, bright home with a flowing floor plan, hardwood floors, living room/dining room combination w/ fireplace, large family room off of kitchen, 3 very spacious bedrooms w/ 2.5 bathrooms. Detached 294 sqft garage. Picturesque backyard with sport court.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hanna Shacham

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01073658 Listed on: 02/11/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliana Lee

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00851314

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,055 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,643 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Skyline Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-41-081

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,933

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1643
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1643
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Sealed Crawlspace
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-41-081
  • Lot Acres: 0.1390
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6050.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6050.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Attic Fan, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2015
Sold by
Dorward Neill and Dorward Juliane
Bought by
The Wei Zhang Trust and Zhang Yan
Seller's Agent
Hanna Shacham
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$4,153,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,053,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,533,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2001
Sold by
Dorward Neil L and Dorward Mei Ying
Bought by
Dorward Neill and Dorward Juliane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1996
Sold by
Karrer Henry E and Karrer Pearl L
Bought by
Dorward Neil L and Dorward Mei Ying
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
The Wei Zhang Trust $2,100,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Dorward Neill $700,000 --
Dorward Neil L -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wei Lunghao $1,348,729
Closed Wei Lunghao $1,351,200
Closed Wei Lung Hao $1,375,000
Closed The Wei Zhang Trust $1,533,000
Previous Owner Dorward Neill $580,000
Previous Owner Dorward Neill $100,000
Previous Owner Dorward Neill $584,000
Previous Owner Dorward Neill $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Sold $2,100,000 +5.3% $1,278 / Sq Ft
03/12/2015 03/12/15 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2015 03/10/15 For Sale $1,995,000 0.0% $1,214 / Sq Ft
03/05/2015 03/05/15 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2015 02/11/15 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $1,214 / 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 $31,933 $2,639,509 $2,226,953 $412,556
2023 $31,462 $2,587,755 $2,183,288 $404,467
2022 $31,097 $2,537,016 $2,140,479 $396,537
2021 $30,483 $2,487,271 $2,098,509 $388,762
2020 $29,853 $2,461,768 $2,076,992 $384,776
2019 $28,501 $2,320,518 $2,036,267 $284,251
2018 $27,049 $2,218,156 $1,996,341 $221,815
2017 $26,575 $2,174,664 $1,957,198 $217,466
2016 $25,879 $2,132,024 $1,918,822 $213,202
2015 $6,364 $472,922 $372,661 $100,261
2014 $6,155 $463,660 $365,362 $98,298
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hanna Shacham

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Hanna Shacham

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 752-0767

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Juliana Lee

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81450192

MLSListings

APN: 003-41-081

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

947 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 947 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 11 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,923,143, approximately $2,387 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 947 Embarcadero Rd is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Duveneck Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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