NOT LISTED FOR SALE

967 N California Ave Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,015,590 - $3,446,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
880 Sq Ft
$3,668/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2020

Last sale price $2,670,000 $3,034 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,441/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Tile Countertops
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of March 2020

Located in the desirable Green Gables area! Fabulous location with an adorable bungalow, ready for your personal touch. Renovate, or rebuild!! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features an inside laundry room and a detached office, A gas starter fireplace in the living room and a Jack n Jill Bath between the two bedrooms. The location features easy access for transportation, shopping and dining. Excellent Palo Alto Schools. This home provides comfort and access to the best of the Palo Alto Lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Fiala-Castro

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01969460 Listed on: 02/13/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ivy Liang

Keller Williams Thrive License #02045256

Keller Williams Thrive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,636

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • 6,560

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 880 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 6,560 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,636

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Age: 81
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 880
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 880
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, No Garage, On Street, Workshop In Garage
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 311
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1506
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6558.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6558.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2020
Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Baltzer Edith C A and Armstrong George A
Bought by
Li Xiaomeng and Chen Fangyi
Seller's Agent
Linda Fiala-Castro
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ivy Liang
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$2,499,000
Sold Price
$2,670,000
Premium/Discount to List
$171,000
6.84%
Current Estimated Value
$3,228,148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$558,148
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,735,415
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,492,733

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1997
Sold by
Armstrong George A
Bought by
Armstrong George A
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
Li Xiaomeng $2,670,000 Old Republic Title Company
Armstrong George A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Xiaomeng $411,600
Open Li Xiaomeng $2,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Sold $2,670,000 +6.8% $3,034 / Sq Ft
02/25/2020 02/25/20 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2020 02/13/20 For Sale $2,499,000 -- $2,840 / 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 $34,636 $3,343,478 $2,843,478 $500,000
2024 $34,636 $2,862,776 $2,787,724 $75,052
2023 $34,128 $2,806,644 $2,733,063 $73,581
2022 $33,735 $2,751,613 $2,679,474 $72,139
2021 $33,071 $2,697,661 $2,626,936 $70,725
2020 $1,773 $69,444 $40,319 $29,125
2019 $1,748 $68,083 $39,529 $28,554
2018 $1,721 $66,749 $38,754 $27,995
2017 $1,690 $65,442 $37,995 $27,447
2016 $1,639 $64,159 $37,250 $26,909
2015 $1,616 $63,196 $36,691 $26,505
2014 $1,485 $61,959 $35,973 $25,986
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Linda Fiala-Castro

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • I

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ivy Liang

    Keller Williams Thrive

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81782549

MLSListings

APN: 003-50-006

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

967 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 967 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 13 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,228,148, approximately $3,668 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 967 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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