Residential > House
Sold
03/18/2011
Sold Price
$2,640,000$751/ft²
505 California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 5Beds
- 5Baths
- 3,515ft²Living Area
- 8,850ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1936Year Built
- -DOM
- 35Permits
505 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 5 bed, 5 bath, 3,515 ft² house built in 1936 on a 0.203 acre lot with 35 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2011 for $2,640,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $5,497,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 505 California Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$5,497,000
$1,563/ft²
+$3M above Sold Price
Updated 4 months ago
Last Sold Price
$2,640,000
$751/ft²
13 years ago
505 California Ave is valued at $5,497,000 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.
505 California Ave was last sold in 2011 for $2,640,000.
Permits
505 California Ave has 35 permit records of total value of $524,755.
Permit History
35
Permits
$524,755
Total Permit Value
September 13, 2022
Description: Equipment install includes demolish (1) boiler (2) condensing units (2) air handling units and (3) pumps. Demolish existing ductwork and piping as necessary for installation of new equipment. Demolish t-stats install (2) 10-ton heat pumps and (2) 10-ton air handling units. Install (2) new 100% outside air/return air. Installed ductwork in mechanical roomJob Value: $85,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitFees: $4,024Effective Date: 2022-09-13Permit Number: 22BLD-01641
September 21, 2021
Description: Remove existing shingle install new cedur synthetic shake - color walden shakeJob Value: $68,824Status: finalType: Re-roof same roof material only (like for like)Fees: $325Effective Date: 2021-09-21Permit Number: 21BLD-02356
February 3, 2021
Description: Residential addition and remodel with new attached adu. Addition 114 sf and remodel 500 sf for main house includes remodel of kitchen and dining area. Attached adu includes conversion attached garage 354 sf and addition 75 sf. Project includes new tankless water heater. Gas service meter relocated due to additionJob Value: $75,000Status: finalType: Project - building permitFees: $5,054Effective Date: 2021-02-03Permit Number: 20000-00297
November 5, 2017
Description: Install 4th side to existing mechanical screen. To match existing finishes. New guardrailJob Value: $13,930Status: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Cal Bay Construction IncFees: $1,102Effective Date: 2017-11-05Permit Number: 16000-02984
November 8, 2016
Description: Install 4th side to existing mechanical screen. To match existing finishes. New gaurdrailJob Value: $13,000Status: In Plan CheckType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: CAL-BAY CONSTRUCTION INCEffective Date: 2016-11-08Permit Number: 16000-02800
June 21, 2012
Description: Wells fargo: install two new circuits for new exterior illuminated signs planning approval under 12pln-126Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Signtech Electrical Advertising IncFees: $97Effective Date: 2012-06-21Permit Number: 12000-01462
April 26, 2012
Description: Take out wall in family room and install support beam. Bathroom (2) remodelJob Value: $23,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Area Construction INCFees: $1,389Effective Date: 2012-04-26Permit Number: 12000-00422
October 17, 2011
Description: Remodel two (2) existing bathrooms addition a new stair rail move a wall in the master bedroomJob Value: $25,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Area Construction IncFees: $1,600Effective Date: 2011-10-17Permit Number: 11000-02566
June 16, 2011
Description: Install new 95% efficient furnace in basement and addition new air conditioning and ducting unit clear of 20 front yard setback remove existing furnace in the basement and attach to new ductingJob Value: $10,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Degree HVAC IncFees: $316Effective Date: 2011-06-16Permit Number: 11000-01515
June 3, 2011
Description: Electric service upgrade to 200 amps in the same locationStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Adary Electric IncFees: $103Effective Date: 2011-06-03Permit Number: 11000-01400
June 8, 2009
Description: Addition new clean-out near front yard sidewalk at property lineStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Rescue RooterFees: $85Effective Date: 2009-06-08Permit Number: 09000-00000-01151
January 31, 2006
Description: Install 2-illuminated wall signs as per arb approval 05pln-0370Status: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Mina Tree Signs INCFees: $76Effective Date: 2006-01-31Permit Number: 06000-00000-00256
September 30, 2004
Description: New roof mounted boiler 2-condensers & roof screen also incls air handler in mechanical roomStatus: appliedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: Commercial Mech ServiceFees: $51Effective Date: 2004-09-30Permit Number: 04REV-00000-00340
September 9, 2004
Description: New roof mounted boiler 2-condensers & roof screen also incls air handler in mechanical roomJob Value: $87,000Status: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Commercial Mech ServiceFees: $2,339Effective Date: 2004-09-09Permit Number: 04000-00000-02350
October 16, 2003
Description: Kitchen remodelJob Value: $50,000Status: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Allen Construction COFees: $1,499Effective Date: 2003-10-16Permit Number: 03000-00000-02630
May 24, 2001
Description: Replace 50 gallon water heaterStatus: appliedType: Building/project/master application/com elect/plumbing/mech only; Building/project/master application/com elect/plbg/mech onlyBusiness Name: Redwood PLUMB.CoINCFees: $40Effective Date: 2001-05-24Permit Number: 01000-00000-01357
January 16, 2001
Description: Interior remodel for (e) tenant wells fargo"- 7125 sfJob Value: $50,000Status: appliedType: Building/project/master application/com remodel/repairBusiness Name: Pacific Bank Technology IncFees: $1,858Effective Date: 2001-01-16Permit Number: 01000-00000-00124
June 10, 1998
Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Foothill Plumbing, IncFees: $5Effective Date: 1998-06-10Permit Number: 98000-00000-01585
June 10, 1998
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1998-06-10Permit Number: 98PP0-00000-01585
October 27, 1997
Description: Re-roofType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Shelton Roofing Co IncEffective Date: 1997-10-27Permit Number: 97000-00000-02959
October 27, 1997
Type: Building/Roofing Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1997-10-27Permit Number: 97RP0-00000-02959
October 18, 1995
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1995-10-18Permit Number: 95PP0-00000-02869
October 18, 1995
Description: Irrigation systemType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Creekside LandscapingFees: $11Effective Date: 1995-10-18Permit Number: 95000-00000-02869
October 18, 1995
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1995-10-18Permit Number: 95EP0-00000-02869
July 26, 1995
Description: Int. Tenant improvementType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: CLAYTON LEEEffective Date: 1995-07-26Permit Number: 95000-00000-01850
May 29, 1993
Description: Electrical upgradeJob Value: $1Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: English ElectricFees: $9Effective Date: 1993-05-29Permit Number: 93000-00000-01466
May 28, 1993
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1993-05-28Permit Number: 93EP0-00000-01466
April 21, 1993
Job Value: $12,000Type: Building/Building Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1993-04-21Permit Number: 93BP0-00000-01113
April 21, 1993
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1993-04-21Permit Number: 93EP0-00000-01113
April 21, 1993
Description: Modular vaultJob Value: $12,000Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: G. Swanson ConstructionFees: $280Effective Date: 1993-04-21Permit Number: 93000-00000-01113
January 15, 1987
Description: AtmStatus: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Jack A. NelsonApplicant: Huang Eddy H and Chang Suzanna WFees: $135Effective Date: 1987-01-15Permit Number: 87000-00000-00127
November 10, 1986
Description: Int. RemodelStatus: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Hodgson ConstructionApplicant: Kenrick Alfred F Jr and Helena KFees: $687Effective Date: 1986-11-10Permit Number: 86000-00000-03069
July 26, 1985
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Mina Tree Signs, IncApplicant: Kulemin Elizabeth A Trustee & Et AlFees: $66Effective Date: 1985-07-26Permit Number: 85000-00000-01984
July 5, 1985
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Ford Emmert & AssociatesApplicant: StanfordFees: $104Effective Date: 1985-07-05Permit Number: 85000-00000-01689
November 9, 1984
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Mina Tree Signs, IncApplicant: Kulemin Elizabeth A Trustee & Et AlFees: $2Effective Date: 1984-11-09Permit Number: 84000-00000-00517
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$41,269.06From latest Total Assessed Value1.21%Total Assessed Value$3,417,221=Land+
Assessed Value$2,955,425Additions
Assessed Value$461,796
In 2023, taxes billed for 505 California Ave were $41,269.06, which is 1.21% from latest Total Assessed Value of $3,417,221.
Property History
505 California Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 505 California Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake450Carb Mono114Particulates103Nat'l Avg100Ozone90Air Pollution87Lead37Weather1Hail0Hurricane0Tornado0Wind0
8 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 505 California Ave.
Walkability Index
14 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
505 California Ave has a walkability score of 14 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
59°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
78°F
In the winter at 505 California Ave, temperatures range from 41.6°F to 58.78°F with an average of 50.19°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.18°F to 78.43°F with and average of 66.31°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 505 California Ave
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
1.02 mi
A
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.62 mi
B
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.29 mi
B+
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 505 California Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
Seasonal Housing units 94301
11%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94301
+110%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Old Palo Alto.
Crime Index for 94301
113
113
The crime index in 94301 is 113, which is 1.1 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 505 California Ave over selected time period.
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