Mere moments from downtown Palo Alto's restaurants, cafes, & shops, this home is the perfect backdrop to your lifestyle. The home with timeless appeal features dramatic contemporary design by renowned architect David Solnick & a garden retreat with a patio accented by minimalistic landscaping, a rare combination of urban living in a zen-like setting! Natural light floods the extraordinary open living area with dramatic expanses of glass & soaring ceilings. Automated shades/awnings provide privacy & shade. The kitchen features stainless appliances, generous sleek counters, handsome cabinetry, & glass display cabinets. The outstanding floorplan has 3 large bedrooms, 1 on the main level & 2, including the romantic master retreat with luxurious bath, on the upper level. In addition, there is a flexible-use loft ideal for exercise space or home office. Many custom amenities: A/C, custom built-ins, security, & a sophisticated Savant AV system. Enjoy comfort, privacy & convenience!
Sold for $3,170,000
$3,170,000
639 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,925sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2011
1,308 Square Feet Lot
$3,251,700 Zestimate®
$1,647/sqft
$7,174 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,251,700
$3.02M - $3.48M
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Generous sleek countersSoaring ceilingsCustom built-insLuxurious bathDramatic expanses of glassRomantic master retreatMinimalistic landscaping
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Listed by:
Carol and Nicole 07000304 650-740-7954,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Tamara Pulsts, 01914972
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81937605
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Laundry, Loft
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, DualFlushToilet, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, SplitBath, StallShower, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Gas, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Zoned, Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,925
- Total interior livable area: 1,925 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Not Surveyed,Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,308 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 12004107
- Zoning: RM3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Modern/HighTech
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Other, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, 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: $1,647/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,298,068
- Date on market: 8/8/2023
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $3,170,000-6.6%$1,647/sqft |
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| 9/25/2023 | Pending sale | $3,395,000$1,764/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $3,395,000-3%$1,764/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000+81.8%$1,818/sqft |
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| 4/19/2011 | Sold | $1,924,750$1,000/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $3,298,068 +2% |
| 2025 | $39,883 +4.3% | $3,233,400 +2% |
| 2024 | $38,244 +32% | $3,170,000 +33.7% |
| 2023 | $28,980 +1.2% | $2,370,491 +2% |
| 2022 | $28,644 +2% | $2,324,012 +2% |
| 2021 | $28,080 +2.1% | $2,278,444 +1% |
| 2020 | $27,502 | $2,255,082 +2% |
| 2019 | $27,502 +4% | $2,210,865 +2% |
| 2018 | $26,453 | $2,167,516 +2% |
| 2017 | $26,453 +1.8% | $2,125,017 +2% |
| 2016 | $25,989 +3.7% | $2,083,351 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $25,062 +2.1% | $2,052,058 +2% |
| 2014 | $24,553 | $2,011,862 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,002,770 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,963,500 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AddisonElementary
- 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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