NOT LISTED FOR SALE

999 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,646,000 - $5,201,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,204 Sq Ft
$1,873/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2012

Last sale price $1,400,000 $635 Per Sq Ft

Est. 195% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,543/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2012

Conveniently located 2 story home near Community Center in Green Gables neighborhood. Three bedrooms downstairs; one is well suited as a den. Spacious master suite upstairs plus separate fabulous, custom-dual office! Abundant storage; some closets have custom built-in systems. Check out the pantry in the laundry room! Dual paned windows, 2 car garage, new front landscaping! Awesome schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Nelson

Compass License #00683441 Listed on: 09/12/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Shen

Compass License #01279633

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,867

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Security Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,204 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-41-068

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,867

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 65
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 635.21
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2204
  • Barclay Horizontal: 11
  • Barclays Page: 12
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 12
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 84
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 11
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C5
  • Year Built: 1948
  • 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, Insert, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2204
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s)

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: 003-41-068
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 656.99
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6180.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6180.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6180.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6180.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

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

Listed on
Sep 12, 2012
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Blackburn Jean Ellen and Blackburn Gary Keeling
Bought by
Ge Ruifang and Wang Peiyu
Seller's Agent
Lori Nelson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Shen
Compass
List Price
$1,598,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$198,000
-12.39%
Current Estimated Value
$4,128,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,728,851
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2001
Sold by
Blackburn Gary Keeling and Blackburn Jean Ellen
Bought by
Blackburn Jean Ellen and Blackburn Gary Keeling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1998
Sold by
Blackburn Gary K and Blackburn Jean E
Bought by
Blackburn Jean Ellen and Blackburn Gary Keeling

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1996
Sold by
Blackburn Gary Keeling and Blackburn Jean Ellen
Bought by
Blackburn Gary Keeling and Blackburn Jean Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
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
Ge Ruifang $1,400,000 First American Title Company
Blackburn Jean Ellen -- Financial Title Company
Blackburn Gary Keeling -- Financial Title Company
Blackburn Jean Ellen -- --
Blackburn Gary Keeling -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ge Ruifang $1,120,000
Previous Owner Blackburn Gary Keeling $125,000
Previous Owner Blackburn Gary Keeling $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/21/2012 12/21/12 Sold $1,400,000 -3.3% $635 / Sq Ft
11/21/2012 11/21/12 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2012 11/11/12 Price Changed $1,448,000 -3.3% $657 / Sq Ft
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Price Changed $1,498,000 -6.3% $680 / Sq Ft
09/12/2012 09/12/12 For Sale $1,598,000 -- $725 / 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 $20,867 $1,723,988 $1,551,594 $172,394
2024 $20,867 $1,690,185 $1,521,171 $169,014
2023 $20,558 $1,657,045 $1,491,345 $165,700
2022 $20,318 $1,624,554 $1,462,103 $162,451
2021 $19,917 $1,592,701 $1,433,435 $159,266
2020 $19,613 $1,576,370 $1,418,737 $157,633
2019 $19,375 $1,545,462 $1,390,919 $154,543
2018 $18,773 $1,515,160 $1,363,647 $151,513
2017 $18,443 $1,485,452 $1,336,909 $148,543
2016 $17,958 $1,456,327 $1,310,696 $145,631
2015 $17,781 $1,434,453 $1,291,009 $143,444
2014 $17,390 $1,406,355 $1,265,720 $140,635
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lori Nelson

    Compass

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Catherine Shen

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81233766

MLSListings

APN: 003-41-068

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

999 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 999 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 12 September 2012 and is currently estimated at $4,128,851, approximately $1,873 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 999 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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