Flawlessly remodeled, this updated Spanish Colonial home has been transformed into designer elegance for modern day living. Beautiful finishes throughout include wide plank oak floors, reclaimed tiles, plaster walls, and custom forged railings. The remodeled kitchen with high-end appliances and full pantry add stylish elegance and convenience. The adjacent dining area with French doors flows out to a private outdoor garden and patio. The generous living room features beamed ceilings with iron detail, an inviting fireplace and a built-in 5.1 surround system. Two of the bedrooms are located on the main level and include an ensuite that can be utilized as an office or au-pair suite. Mature gardens and newly planted trees surround the home providing ample space to relax and entertain. Located in sought-after Old Palo Alto just blocks from Cal Ave shopping, dining, farmer's market, train station and parks, this home also benefits from access to top-rated Palo Alto schools - an ideal place to call home.
Sold for $4,300,000
$4,300,000
195 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
1,993sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1930
5,562 Square Feet Lot
$4,633,200 Zestimate®
$2,158/sqft
$7,988 Estimated rent
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$4,633,200
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Updated spanish colonial homeIron detailDesigner eleganceTrain stationWide plank oak floorsBeamed ceilingsAdjacent dining area
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Listed by:
Lori Buecheler 01859485 650-387-2716,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Suzanne Lo, 01905879
AGH Realty Group Corp.
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81961918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,993
- Total interior livable area: 1,993 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,562 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12420041
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,473,720
- Date on market: 4/18/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2024 | Sold | $4,300,000-4.2%$2,158/sqft |
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| 5/2/2024 | Pending sale | $4,488,000$2,252/sqft |
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| 4/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,488,000-4.5%$2,252/sqft |
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| 5/2/2023 | Sold | $4,700,000+0%$2,358/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,698,000+62%$2,357/sqft |
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| 2/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $11,000$6/sqft |
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| 12/30/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/29/2020 | Listed for rent | $11,000$6/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Sold | $2,900,000-3.3%$1,455/sqft |
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| 6/2/2016 | Pending sale | $2,998,000$1,504/sqft |
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| 5/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,998,000+67%$1,504/sqft |
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| 3/14/2012 | Listing removed | $1,795,000$901/sqft |
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| 3/9/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$901/sqft |
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| 11/9/2011 | Listing removed | $1,795,000$901/sqft |
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| 6/11/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+5.7%$901/sqft |
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| 5/26/2011 | Sold | $1,698,7500%$852/sqft |
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| 4/28/2011 | Pending sale | $1,699,000$852/sqft |
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| 4/24/2011 | Price change | $1,699,000-5.3%$852/sqft |
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| 3/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000-5.3%$901/sqft |
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| 3/6/2009 | Listing removed | $1,895,000$951/sqft |
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| 10/23/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+26.8%$951/sqft |
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| 3/10/2005 | Sold | $1,495,000$750/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $4,473,720 +2% |
| 2025 | $53,646 -6.4% | $4,386,000 -8.5% |
| 2024 | $57,315 +42.2% | $4,794,000 +44% |
| 2023 | $40,304 +1.2% | $3,329,871 +2% |
| 2022 | $39,841 +2% | $3,264,581 +2% |
| 2021 | $39,058 +3.3% | $3,200,571 +2% |
| 2020 | $37,825 | $3,139,051 +2% |
| 2019 | $37,825 +4% | $3,077,502 +2% |
| 2018 | $36,373 | $3,017,160 +2% |
| 2017 | $36,373 +1.6% | $2,958,000 +60.9% |
| 2016 | $35,817 +61.2% | $1,838,758 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $22,222 +2.5% | $1,811,140 +2% |
| 2014 | $21,677 | $1,775,663 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,767,639 +8.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,632,000 +3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,583,000 -1% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,599,000 -3.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,652,213 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,619,818 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,588,058 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,524,900 +156.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $593,941 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $582,296 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $571,625 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $560,417 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $549,430 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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