NOT LISTED FOR SALE

950 Baines St East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Estimated Value: $1,519,000 - $1,763,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,350 Sq Ft
$707/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2021

Last sale price $1,535,000 $653 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,595/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Den

About This Home

As of July 2021

One of two largest University Square homes, ~2350 sf, 3 bed + loft den (4 bed on county records)! Immaculate on one of the quietest streets! ~10 minutes bike to downtown Palo Alto! Very private backyard (hot tub optional). High ceilings throughout. Large gourmet kitchen with alder cabinets and island. Gas fireplace. Brand new, voice-controlled electric blinds in family room and kitchen and blackout electric blinds in master suite. Silhouettes in lvg rm. Relax in the vaulted master suite w/ huge walk-in closet, dual sinks, shower stall, and soaking tub. AAA Smart Home Security with keyless entry. Nest smoke/CO's. Extra driveway parking. A/C. 1.5 year new washer & dryer. Refrig. Near Silicon Valley employers via highways 101 and 85. <10 minutes to Caltrain. ~3 miles to Facebook and ~4 miles to Google. Walk a block to lovely University Square Park. Walk to Ravenswood Shopping Ctr with Target. ~2 miles to recreation at the sprawling Baylands Nature Preserve & Ravenswood Open Space Preserve

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Gortner

Catherine Gortner Properties License #01370537 Listed on: 05/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Ma

Maxreal License #01378585

Maxreal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,498

Year Built

  • 2000

Lot Details

  • 3,254 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Zero Lot Line

HOA Fees

  • $14 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Circular Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance - common area, management fee
  • University Square HOA

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,498

Year Built

2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$14 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Restrictions: Neighborhood Approval, Pets - Allowed
  • Age: 21
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2350
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Island With Sink, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2350
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Closed Circuit Monitoring (24-Hour), Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s)

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: University Square
  • HOA Fees: 172
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Common Area, Management Fee
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: University Square HOA

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Zero Lot Line
  • Lot Acres: 0.0747
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3255.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3255.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Goh Saw Hoon
Bought by
Tsang Yun Kei
Seller's Agent
Catherine Gortner
Catherine Gortner Properties
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Ma
Maxreal
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-4.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,662,193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,135,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,032,992
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$629,201

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Duxbury Amy H
Bought by
Tsang Yun Kei
Seller's Agent
Catherine Gortner
Catherine Gortner Properties
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Ma
Maxreal
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-4.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,135,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,032,992
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$629,201

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Harms Dawn L
Bought by
Duxbury Amy H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Rendlich Theresa K
Bought by
Duxbury Amy H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$565,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2000
Sold by
Ravenswood Village Llc
Bought by
Duxbury Amy H and Rendlich Theresa K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
8%
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
Tsang Yun Kei -- Chicago Title Company
Tsang Yun Kei $1,535,000 Chicago Title Company
Duxbury Amy H -- Chicago Title Company
Duxbury Amy H $380,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Duxbury Amy H $510,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tsang Yun Kei $1,135,000
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $313,000
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $486,000
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $565,000
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $400,000
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $400,000
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $403,800
Previous Owner Duxbury Amy H $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Sold $1,535,000 0.0% $653 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2021 06/19/21 Price Changed $1,535,000 -3.2% $653 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Price Changed $1,585,000 -0.9% $674 / Sq Ft
05/29/2021 05/29/21 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $681 / 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 $18,498 $1,545,000 $538,000 $1,007,000
2023 $18,498 $1,450,000 $505,000 $945,000
2022 $18,265 $1,535,000 $535,000 $1,000,000
2021 $10,846 $865,524 $432,762 $432,762
2020 $10,690 $856,652 $428,326 $428,326
2019 $10,721 $839,856 $419,928 $419,928
2018 $10,514 $823,390 $411,695 $411,695
2017 $10,141 $807,248 $403,624 $403,624
2016 $10,047 $791,422 $395,711 $395,711
2015 $9,897 $779,536 $389,768 $389,768
2014 $8,989 $700,000 $350,000 $350,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Catherine Gortner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Catherine Gortner

    Catherine Gortner Properties

    (408) 310-9000

    7 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Catherine Gortner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Anthony Ma

    Maxreal

    (408) 316-3328

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Anthony Ma
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81844907

MLSListings

APN: 063-673-070

California San Mateo County East Palo Alto 94303

950 Baines St, East Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 950 Baines St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 29 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,662,193, approximately $707 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 950 Baines St is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Brentwood Academy, Menlo-Atherton High School, and East Palo Alto Academy.

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