NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 Walter Hays Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303

Duveneck-Saint Francis Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,672,483 - $4,346,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,535 Sq Ft
$2,679/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2016

Last sale price $2,750,000 $1,792 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,047/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Gazebo
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Den
  • Built-In Double Oven

About This Home

As of August 2016

Charming home in prime North Palo Alto neighborhood! Beautifully remodeled single-story house. Open and airy floor plan, filled with natural light from multiple skylights. The brick patio and landscaped yard, accessible from both the living room and master suite, provide the perfect venue for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Remodeled gourmet kitchen, quiet home office, refinished hardwood floors throughout. Minutes away from commute roads to Silicon Valley companies, downtown Palo Alto, award-winning local schools, and prestigious Stanford University. Walking distance to Duveneck Elementary School and Eleanor Pardee park. A unique opportunity for comfortable life in the heart of Silicon Valley!

Last Listed By

Lana Tsarikaeva

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01959509 Listed on: 06/01/2016

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,658

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,535 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Additional Features

  • Gazebo
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-39-077

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,658

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 66
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1535
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1535
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Shake
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

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: 003-39-077
  • Lot Acres: 0.1380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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
Sep 12, 2020
Sold by
Carlstrom Edward and Carlstrom Eugenia
Bought by
Carlstrom Edward and Carlstrom Eugenia
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$4,112,371

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Aug 3, 2016
Sold by
Dillon Timothy P
Bought by
Carlstrom Edward and Carlstrom Eugenia
Seller's Agent
Lana Tsarikaeva
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lee Joh
Compass
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,750,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,417,791
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,682,043

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2010
Sold by
Goldsberry Charlotte L
Bought by
Dillon Timothy P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2002
Sold by
Goldsberry Charlotte L
Bought by
Goldsberry Charlotte L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1995
Sold by
Cahill Sarah A
Bought by
Goldsberry Charlotte L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$439,600
Interest Rate
7.74%

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
Carlstrom Edward -- None Available
Carlstrom Edward $2,750,000 Lawyers Title Company
Dillon Timothy P -- Old Republic Title Company
Goldsberry Charlotte L -- First American Title Company
Goldsberry Charlotte L $549,500 First American Title
Cahill James Peter -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carlstrom Edward $1,100,000
Open Carlstrom Edward $1,750,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $900,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $250,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $250,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $100,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $650,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $250,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $430,000
Previous Owner Goldsberry Charlotte L $439,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Sold $2,750,000 -3.5% $1,792 / Sq Ft
07/20/2016 07/20/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $2,850,000 -- $1,857 / 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
2023 $37,658 $3,105,673 $2,900,347 $205,326
2022 $36,781 $3,007,524 $2,843,478 $164,046
2021 $36,058 $2,948,554 $2,787,724 $160,830
2020 $35,227 $2,918,321 $2,759,140 $159,181
2019 $34,839 $2,861,100 $2,705,040 $156,060
2018 $33,876 $2,805,000 $2,652,000 $153,000
2017 $33,281 $2,750,000 $2,600,000 $150,000
2016 $19,917 $1,623,390 $1,461,052 $162,338
2015 $19,721 $1,599,006 $1,439,106 $159,900
2014 $19,298 $1,567,684 $1,410,916 $156,768
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lana Tsarikaeva

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Lana Tsarikaeva

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 440-1731

    14 Total Sales

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  • Lee Joh

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Lee Joh

    Compass

    (650) 888-3265

    9 Total Sales

    Lee Joh
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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81588394

MLSListings

APN: 003-39-077

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Duveneck-Saint Francis

156 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA

Homes for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 156 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 01 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $4,112,371, approximately $2,679 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 156 Walter Hays Dr 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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