NOT LISTED FOR SALE

485 Marion Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,869,457 - $4,438,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,066 Sq Ft
$2,019/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2022

Last sale price $3,862,500 $1,870 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,238/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of May 2022

Beautifully updated home in a picturesque Midtown neighborhood, adorned in the front by a city-recognized Scarlet Oak. Detached two-car garage with a long, gated driveway, outdoor kitchen & entertaining area, two bedrooms downstairs, this home has so much to offer. Kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, and custom cabinetry. New LVT flooring on the first level, upgraded bathrooms, with formal dining & living rooms. This home was loved, cared for and upgraded by a single owner for 40 years and is ready for a new chapter with a new family. Make it yours!

Last Listed By

Sean Dinsmore

Intero Real Estate Services License #01966405 Listed on: 04/12/2022

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,503

Year Built

  • 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,850

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,066 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 5,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,503

Year Built

1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 77
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2066
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1945

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2066
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1343
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5849.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5849.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2022
Closed on
May 3, 2022
Sold by
Jozef Froniewski Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Donnelly Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Sean Dinsmore
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
LAURA BRYANT
KW Advisors
List Price
$3,999,888
Sold Price
$3,862,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$137,388
-3.43%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$4,170,864

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$308,364
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$3,283,125
Outstanding Balance
$3,105,475
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,072,733

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Jozef Frpn1olski
Bought by
Jozef Froniewski Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2012
Sold by
Froniewski Jozef
Bought by
Froniewski Jozef

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2010
Sold by
Froniewski Jozef
Bought by
Froniewski Jozef

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2009
Sold by
Froniewski Jozef
Bought by
Froniewski Jozef

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2005
Sold by
Froniewski Jozef
Bought by
Froniewski Jozef

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2002
Sold by
Froniewski Jozef
Bought by
Froniewski Jozef

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
5.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1998
Sold by
Jozef Froniewski and Jozef Karen S
Bought by
Froniewski Jozef

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
6.82%

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
Jozef Froniewski Revocable Living Trust -- --
Froniewski Jozef -- Accommodation
Froniewski Josef -- Chicago Title Company
Froniewski Jozef -- Accommodation
Froniewski Jozef -- Fidelity National Title Co
Froniewski Jozef -- North American Title Company
Froniewski Jozef -- North American Title Company
Froniewski Jozef -- --
Froniewski Jozef -- New Century Title Company
Froniewski Jozef -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Donnelly Living Trust $3,283,125
Previous Owner Froniewski Jozef $500,000
Previous Owner Froniewski Josef $345,000
Previous Owner Froniewski Jozef $356,000
Previous Owner Froniewski Jozef $367,000
Previous Owner Froniewski Jozef $386,381
Previous Owner Froniewski Jozef $395,000
Previous Owner Froniewski Jozef $395,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Sold $3,862,500 -3.4% $1,870 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2022 04/12/22 For Sale $3,999,888 -- $1,936 / 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 $47,503 $3,939,750 $3,468,000 $471,750
2022 $44,132 $3,625,000 $3,360,000 $265,000
2021 $5,701 $398,440 $168,874 $229,566
2020 $5,598 $394,356 $167,143 $227,213
2019 $5,532 $386,624 $163,866 $222,758
2018 $5,398 $379,044 $160,653 $218,391
2017 $5,220 $371,612 $157,503 $214,109
2016 $5,077 $364,326 $154,415 $209,911
2015 $5,019 $358,854 $152,096 $206,758
2014 $4,832 $351,825 $149,117 $202,708
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sean Dinsmore

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sean Dinsmore

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (805) 720-0372

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Sean Dinsmore
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  • LAURA BRYANT

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    LAURA BRYANT

    KW Advisors

    (650) 888-0772

    1 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    LAURA BRYANT
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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81886602

MLSListings

APN: 132-07-021

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Midtown Palo Alto

485 Marion Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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This home is located at 485 Marion Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 12 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $4,170,864, approximately $2,018 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 485 Marion Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including El Carmelo Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Palo Alto High School.

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