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  • $2,199,700

    851 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

    2beds
    1baths
    800sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1939
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $2,199,700 Zestimate®
    $2,750/sqft
    $4,607 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,199,700

    $1.98M - $2.44M

    $4,607/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Original hardwood floorsGreat locationBack deck

    Bright & charming cottage for rent in College Terrace. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of one of the most desirable Palo Alto neighborhoods, adjacent to Stanford University. Features: Two bedrooms / One bath - approx. 800 square feet Kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave Original hardwood floors in living room, hall and bedroom Back deck with sliding glass doors to bedroom and glass door to kitchen Large fenced private back garden with mature trees, and gathering areas for lounging, outdoor dining, grilling Enclosed teak gazebo with washer/dryer, with pet door/tunnel to house Driveway with single parking space, permitted on-street parking available Interior newly painted in December. Recently purchased water heater and stove/oven. Partially furnished: living room: large bookcase/entertainment unit bedroom2: armoire kitchen: freestanding cupboard, antique plate shelf, chandelier, wall shelving outdoor: grill, numerous mature potted trees/plants, full dining table/chair sets, 2 outdoor sofas + additional seating, bird bath Great Location! Westside of El Camino, adjacent to Stanford Campus. Walk to: Starbucks, several churches, charming Palo Alto library, our 4 neighborhood parks and tennis courts, weekly California Ave farmer's market, Stanford Research Park businesses Bike to: Stanford University (1 block from Stanford Ave), Palo Alto's downtown University Avenue, the Stanford "Dish", Stanford Shopping Center, highly-rated local schools Public transportation: 2 blocks from free Stanford shuttle bus, short walk to California Avenue train station and city bus Easy commute to Stanford hospital, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Mountain View, Los Altos and Cupertino, 280, 85, or 101. Available January 1 (negotiable) Non-smokers only. Pets on a case-by-case basis, with refundable pet deposit. Utilities not included. Yard service (twice a month) included. Application, references, and credit report may be required. Rent: $5500 per month. Minimum one-year lease required. $5500 security deposit & first month's rent due at signing. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB CURRENT TENANTS. IF THIS AD IS STILL UP, THE HOUSE IS STILL AVAILABLE (WILL REMOVE AD ONCE TENANT SELECTION IS FINALIZED)

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • None
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street, Garage
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 13702003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $2,750/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,219,193

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/19/2022Listing removed--
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    1/8/2022Price change$5,500-8.3%$7/sqft
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    12/19/2021Listed for rent$5,995$7/sqft
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    11/4/1993Sold$242,000$303/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,219,193 +2%
    2025$15,398 +4.2%$1,195,289 +2%
    2024$14,780 +1.5%$1,171,852 +2%
    2023$14,560 +1.2%$1,148,875 +2%
    2022$14,387 +2%$1,126,349 +2%
    2021$14,103 +2%$1,104,265 +1%
    2020$13,822 $1,092,943 +2%
    2019$13,822 +3.9%$1,071,514 +2%
    2018$13,303 $1,050,505 +2%
    2017$13,303 +1.8%$1,029,908 +2%
    2016$13,069 +4.4%$1,009,714 +1.5%
    2015$12,513 +2.5%$994,548 +2%
    2014$12,205 $975,067 +4%
    2013-- $938,000 +27.5%
    2012-- $735,420 +2%
    2011-- $721,000 -6%
    2010-- $767,000 +140.5%
    2009-- $318,868 +2%
    2008-- $312,616 +2%
    2007-- $306,488 +2%
    2006-- $300,480 +2%
    2005-- $294,590 +2%
    2004-- $288,814 +1.9%
    2003-- $283,522 +2%
    2002-- $277,964 +2%
    2001-- $272,514
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    Neighborhood: College Terrace

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