NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,241,000 - $4,122,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
$2,192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2017

Last sale price $2,498,000 $1,436 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,403/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2017

Stunning Prime North Palo Alto 4+ Bed Home located in Green Gables neighborhood. Beautiful single-story house is filled with natural light from multiple skylights and double pane French Doors. Private gated front yard with sunny deck adds for a tranquil and quiet setting. Spacious large rooms and accommodating layout provide beautiful spaces for easy entertaining and outdoor access to private patios and large mature landscaped backyard. Perfectly located in a top neighborhood and close to excellent Duveneck Elementary, Eleanor Pardee Park, Community Center, PA Junior Museum and Zoo, and prestigious Stanford University. Close to downtown and commute roads to Silicon Valley companies. A wonderful opportunity for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Van Hulsen

Compass License #01749772 Listed on: 08/24/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Park

Compass License #01473188

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as PA

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Reinforced Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,740 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Skyline Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Alarm System
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Travertine
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-41-080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,660

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 71
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1740
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: PA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 1740
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Travertine, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Foundation Pillars, Reinforced Concrete, Sealed Crawlspace
  • Roof: Composition, Foam
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Lighted Parking Area, On Street, Parking Area, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-41-080
  • Lot Acres: 0.1389
  • 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, Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Duveneck Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2017
Closed on
Sep 7, 2017
Sold by
Lewis Charles K and Menser Lewis Linda M
Bought by
Lu Rongqing and She Li
Seller's Agent
Dana Van Hulsen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anna Park
Compass
List Price
$2,498,000
Sold Price
$2,498,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,944,687

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,446,687
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,416,687
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,461,363

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2015
Sold by
Lewis Charles R and Menser Lewis Linda M
Bought by
The Charles & Linda Lewis Revocable Livi and Menser Lewis Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1994
Sold by
Raffaelli Kevin David and Raffaelli Elizabeth
Bought by
Lewis Charles R and Menser Lewis Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
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
Lu Rongqing $2,498,000 Chicago Title Company
The Charles & Linda Lewis Revocable Livi -- None Available
Lewis Charles R -- None Available
Lewis Charles R $305,000 First American Title Grnty C
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lu Rongqing $1,680,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $399,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $250,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $409,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles Richard $417,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $417,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $250,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $250,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $100,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $345,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $343,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $344,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $83,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $270,000
Previous Owner Lewis Charles R $244,000
Closed Lewis Charles R $30,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Sold $2,498,000 0.0% $1,436 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2017 08/24/17 For Sale $2,498,000 -- $1,436 / 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 $33,660 $2,786,563 $2,231,037 $555,526
2023 $33,164 $2,731,926 $2,187,292 $544,634
2022 $32,780 $2,678,359 $2,144,404 $533,955
2021 $32,133 $2,625,843 $2,102,357 $523,486
2020 $31,467 $2,598,919 $2,080,800 $518,119
2019 $31,119 $2,547,960 $2,040,000 $507,960
2018 $30,261 $2,498,000 $2,000,000 $498,000
2017 $7,884 $597,452 $390,175 $207,277
2016 $7,672 $585,738 $382,525 $203,213
2015 $7,590 $576,941 $376,780 $200,161
2014 $7,362 $565,641 $369,400 $196,241
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Van Hulsen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dana Van Hulsen

    Compass

    (650) 248-3950

    18 Total Sales

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  • Anna Park

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Anna Park

    Compass

    (650) 543-1080

    36 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81675286

MLSListings

APN: 003-41-080

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

953 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 953 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 24 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $3,813,725, approximately $2,191 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 953 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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