NOT LISTED FOR SALE

981 Cottrell Way Stanford, CA 94305

Estimated Value: $3,161,000 - $3,611,870

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$1,177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2020

Last sale price $2,600,000 $897 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,673/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School Rated A+
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2020

FOR ELIGIBLE STANFORD FACULTY ONLY! Luxurious living awaits in this spacious 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath home. The Spanish-inspired facade opens onto a walled patio where you can host guests in absolute privacy and comfort. The ground floor features a light-filled living room with a brick fireplace, a formal dining room with built-in cabinets, and a large family room also with a fireplace. The generous kitchen opens to a breakfast room. The second level has 6 good-size bedrooms, all with built-in closets including the master bedroom with an ensuite. There is also a full bath on this level with a bath and a double vanity. The main floor also houses a half bathroom and a laundry room. Outside, an expansive rear patio overlooks the serene yard with manicured gardens, lush lawn, and mature trees. The large side yard adds to the sprawling outdoor space. Enjoy the close proximity to Stanford University, shops, amenities, and nearby scenic hiking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Prouty

KW Bay Area Estates License #01171285 Listed on: 01/17/2020

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Culp

Compass License #00896337

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $45,220

Year Built

  • 1968

Lot Details

  • 10,624 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,220

Year Built

1968

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1S
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 52
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1968

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Formica, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2900
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Half On Ground Floor, Shower And Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Concrete
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 318

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.2439
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10625.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10625.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2005
Sold by
Brown Janet H
Bought by
Brown Janet H
Current Estimated Value
$3,413,968

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1995
Sold by
Brown Byron William and Brown Janet Hyde
Bought by
Brown Byron W and Brown Janet H
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
Brown Janet H -- --
Brown Byron W -- --
Brown Byron William -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/25/2020 02/25/20 Sold $2,600,000 -99.0% $897 / Sq Ft
01/25/2020 01/25/20 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2020 01/17/20 For Sale $265,000,000 -- $91,379 / 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 $45,220 $3,860,567 $3,390,302 $470,265
2024 $45,220 $3,784,871 $3,323,826 $461,045
2023 $45,220 $3,710,658 $3,258,653 $452,005
2022 $44,110 $3,813,097 $3,246,286 $566,811
2021 $3,082 $176,680 $43,090 $133,590
2020 $2,954 $174,870 $42,649 $132,221
2019 $2,913 $171,442 $41,813 $129,629
2018 $2,852 $168,082 $40,994 $127,088
2017 $2,798 $164,788 $40,191 $124,597
2016 $2,717 $161,557 $39,403 $122,154
2015 $2,680 $159,132 $38,812 $120,320
2014 $2,529 $156,016 $38,052 $117,964
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Prouty

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Prouty

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 806-3393

    34 Total Sales

    Paul Prouty
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Pamela Culp

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81779486

MLSListings

APN: 142-22-020

California Santa Clara County Stanford 94305

981 Cottrell Way, Stanford, CA

This home is located at 981 Cottrell Way, Stanford, CA 94305 since 17 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,413,968, approximately $1,177 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 981 Cottrell Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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