NOT LISTED FOR SALE

968 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,564,000 - $4,342,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
$3,013/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2013

Last sale price $1,465,000 $1,127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 167% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,739/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2013

Come live in the heart of the action! This North Palo Alto home is located close to the Lucie Stern Community Center, Rinconada Park, Palo Alto Art Center and Main Library. Move in, remodel, rebuild or expand. Spacious open floor plan, hardwood floors, crown molding, big back yard. Great schools and commute location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dante Drummond

Compass License #00656636 Listed on: 09/04/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Leannah Hunt

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01009791

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,267

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-50-061

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,267

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 64
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1126.92
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1300
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C4
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Refrigerator, Oven Range, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1300
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Wall Furnace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

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 - Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-50-061
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 996.15
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6120.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6120.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6120.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6120.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Insulated Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

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
May 28, 2019
Sold by
Jayaraman Kishan and Balakrishnan Priyadaeshini
Bought by
Ren Chuangang and Zhang Bo
Current Estimated Value
$3,917,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2017
Sold by
Jayaraman Kishan and Balakrishnan Priyadarshini
Bought by
Jayaraman Kishan and Balakrishnan Priyadarshini

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Scott James S and Scott Michele M
Bought by
Jayaraman Kishan and Balakrishnan Priyadarshini
Seller's Agent
Dante Drummond
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Leannah Hunt
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$170,000
13.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,172,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Ren Chuangang $2,829,000 Chicago Title Company
Jayaraman Kishan -- None Available
Jayaraman Kishan $1,464,750 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ren Chuangang $1,950,000
Closed Ren Chuangang $1,950,000
Closed Ren Chuangang $1,997,000
Closed Ren Chuangang $200,000
Previous Owner Jayaraman Kishan $1,147,000
Previous Owner Jayaraman Kishan $1,147,000
Previous Owner Jayaraman Kishan $1,172,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Sold $1,465,000 +13.1% $1,127 / Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2013 09/04/13 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $996 / 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 $37,267 $3,093,799 $2,437,613 $656,186
2023 $36,719 $3,033,137 $2,389,817 $643,320
2022 $36,295 $2,973,664 $2,342,958 $630,706
2021 $35,579 $2,915,358 $2,297,018 $618,340
2020 $34,840 $2,885,465 $2,273,465 $612,000
2019 $27,608 $2,245,357 $1,538,482 $706,875
2018 $26,851 $2,201,331 $1,508,316 $693,015
2017 $26,298 $2,158,169 $1,478,742 $679,427
2016 $28,351 $2,349,831 $1,449,748 $900,083
2015 $28,156 $2,314,535 $1,427,972 $886,563
2014 $18,084 $1,465,000 $1,400,000 $65,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Dante Drummond

    Compass

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  • Leannah Hunt

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Leannah Hunt

    Sereno Group

    (650) 475-2030

    4 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81332514

MLSListings

APN: 003-50-061

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Old Palo Alto

968 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 968 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 04 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,917,113, approximately $3,013 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 968 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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