NOT LISTED FOR SALE

960 N California Ave Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,625,000 - $7,244,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,985 Sq Ft
$2,107/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 11, 2014

Last sale price $4,988,999 $1,671 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $40,147/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2014

Spectacular New Construction.French Country home presents an artistic masterpiece complementing the perfect blend of contemporary style & elegance. Arched doorways, high ceilings & decorators’ touches throughout bring noteworthy distinction.5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, plus library. Chef's kitchen, walnut hardwood flrs, Master bdrm with private balcony.3 suites.BBQ grill,fire pit, Large landscaped lot

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Greenberg

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01103771 Listed on: 05/07/2014

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Lan Bowling

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01248958

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $71,415

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,985 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Smart Home

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-51-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$71,415

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1671.36
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2985
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C5
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room, Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Primary Bedroom, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Dishwashers - 2+, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2985
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Slate, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 5
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, Built-in Vacuum

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

  • Parcel Number: 003-51-026
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1671.02
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8850.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8850.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8850.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8850.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Caulked/Sealed, Energy Star Appliances, Smart Home System, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

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

Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Zhang Chunming
Bought by
Shu Yanfang
Current Estimated Value
$6,288,051

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 9, 2014
Sold by
Agam Isaac
Bought by
Zhang Chunming and Shu Yanfang
Seller's Agent
Deborah Greenberg
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$4,988,000
Sold Price
$4,988,999
Premium/Discount to List
$999
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2013
Sold by
Agam Julia
Bought by
Agam Isaac

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,915,650
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2003
Sold by
Hasnain Ghulam and Hasnain Constance Chang
Bought by
Agam Isaac

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$664,865
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1998
Sold by
Hasnain Ghulam and Hasnain Constance Chang
Bought by
Hasnain Ghulam and Hasnain Constance Chang

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1996
Sold by
Swenson Gary R and Swenson Bonnie S
Bought by
Hasnain Ghulam and Hasnain Constance Chang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
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
Shu Yanfang -- None Listed On Document
Zhang Chunming $4,988,000 Old Republic Title Company
Agam Isaac -- Stewart Title Of California
Agam Isaac -- Chicago Title
Hasnain Ghulam -- --
Hasnain Ghulam -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Agam Isaac $1,915,650
Previous Owner Agam Isaac $200,000
Previous Owner Agam Isaac $872,000
Previous Owner Agam Isaac $260,000
Previous Owner Agam Isaac $650,000
Previous Owner Agam Isaac $664,865
Previous Owner Hasnain Ghulam $275,000
Previous Owner Hasnain Ghulam $475,000
Previous Owner Hasnain Ghulam $488,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Sold $4,988,999 0.0% $1,671 / Sq Ft
05/17/2014 05/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2014 05/07/14 For Sale $4,988,000 -- $1,671 / 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 $71,415 $6,114,599 $4,888,740 $1,225,859
2024 $71,415 $5,994,706 $4,792,883 $1,201,823
2023 $70,371 $5,877,163 $4,698,905 $1,178,258
2022 $69,571 $5,761,925 $4,606,770 $1,155,155
2021 $68,204 $5,648,947 $4,516,442 $1,132,505
2020 $66,771 $5,591,025 $4,470,132 $1,120,893
2019 $66,043 $5,481,398 $4,382,483 $1,098,915
2018 $64,201 $5,373,920 $4,296,552 $1,077,368
2017 $63,077 $5,268,550 $4,212,306 $1,056,244
2016 $61,434 $5,165,246 $4,129,712 $1,035,534
2015 $60,848 $5,087,660 $4,067,680 $1,019,980
2014 $14,992 $1,203,689 $927,864 $275,825
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Deborah Greenberg

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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  • Lan Bowling

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Lan Bowling

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 520-3407

    15 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Lan Bowling
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81415753

MLSListings

APN: 003-51-026

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

960 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 960 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 07 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $6,288,051, approximately $2,106 per square foot. This property was built in 2014. 960 N California Ave 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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