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  • $5,509,200

    656 Hale St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    4beds
    2,458sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1935
    4,878 Square Feet Lot
    $5,509,200 Zestimate®
    $2,241/sqft
    $8,182 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,509,200

    $5.07M - $6.01M

    $8,182/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Charm and Character, Moments from Downtown 656 Hale Street, Palo Alto Located in one of the City’s most sought after neighborhoods just blocks from the vibrant Downtown district, this home represents a quintessential example of the Crescent Park lifestyle. All the character of the original Spanish Colonial design remains, but has been refined and updated to today’s sensibilities. The living room is anchored by a warm wood-burning fireplace, oak floors, and coved ceiling. Formal dining and eat-in kitchen lie beyond, with a multitude of doors and windows that bathe those areas in natural light, and lead to an arbored flagstone patio, perfect for al-fresco entertaining. The updated kitchen features a 6-burner Viking Range and refrigerator, and is crowned with custom concrete counters and range hood. The flexible floorplan features a downstairs bedroom and full bath, that could also be converted to a family room/den. Upstairs lie three bedrooms and two baths, with the master bedroom opening to its own private, enclosed patio. * 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, with flexible floorplan spanning 2,458sf * Updated Chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances, custom counters, and skylight * Indoor/Outdoor living showcasing flagstone patio with arbor, fountain, and overhead heaters * Outstanding Crescent Park/Community Center location, moments from Downtown * Top rated schools include Addison Elementary, Jordan Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify) www.656Hale.com

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,458 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 4,878 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00304031

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1935

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $2,241/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $4,410,221
    • Annual tax amount: $54,021

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/10/2017Sold$3,800,000+18.8%$1,546/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/3/2017Pending sale$3,198,000$1,301/sqft
    Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81639543 Report a problem
    2/21/2017Listed for sale$3,198,000-8.6%$1,301/sqft
    Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81639543 Report a problem
    6/30/2015Listing removed$3,498,000$1,423/sqft
    Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Menlo Park #81465144 Report a problem
    5/14/2015Listed for sale$3,498,000+23.7%$1,423/sqft
    Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #81465144 Report a problem
    4/4/2014Sold$2,827,250+302.7%$1,150/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/19/1996Sold$702,000$286/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$54,021 +4.3%$4,410,221 +2%
    2024$51,793 +1.5%$4,323,747 +2%
    2023$51,035 +1.2%$4,238,968 +2%
    2022$50,452 +2%$4,155,852 +2%
    2021$49,459 +2.1%$4,074,366 +1%
    2020$48,426 $4,032,590 +2%
    2019$48,426 +4%$3,953,520 +2%
    2018$46,566 $3,876,000 +29.8%
    2017$46,566 +29.1%$2,986,531 +2%
    2016$36,071 +3.7%$2,927,973 +1.5%
    2015$34,787 +61.6%$2,883,993 +64.2%
    2014$21,533 $1,756,566 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,748,629 +2%
    2012-- $1,714,344 +2%
    2011-- $1,680,730 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,668,170 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,672,134 +2%
    2008-- $1,639,348 +2%
    2007-- $1,607,205 +2%
    2006-- $1,575,692 +2%
    2005-- $1,544,797 +9.4%
    2004-- $1,411,800 +6%
    2003-- $1,332,000 +11%
    2002-- $1,200,000 -16%
    2001-- $1,429,020
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    Neighborhood: Community Center

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