Residential > House
Sold
10/23/2002
Sold Price
$1,550,000$271/ft²
159 Melville Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 5Beds
- 6Baths
- 5,717ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- 1Pool
- 2Car
- 2013Year Built
- -DOM
- 12Permits
159 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 5 bed, 6 bath, 5,717 ft² house built in 2013 on a 0.344 acre lot with 12 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2002 for $1,550,000.
Permits
159 Melville Ave has 12 permit records of total value of $1,181,809.
Permit History
12
Permits
$1,181,809
Total Permit Value
October 1, 2013
Description: Residential rooftop photovoltaic system 4.2 kwRESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP PV SYSTEM, 4.2 kWStatus: issuedType: Project - Building PermitBusiness Name: Cobalt Power Systems IncFees: $408Effective Date: 2013-10-01Permit Number: 13000-02626
November 29, 2012
Description: Install new swimming pool and spa with associated equipmentJob Value: $85,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Ecgy Pools IncFees: $871Effective Date: 2012-11-29Permit Number: 12000-02908
November 22, 2012
Description: 12000-01341: revisions to structural details and connectionsStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: Northwall Builders IncFees: $862Effective Date: 2012-11-22Permit Number: 12REV-00620
September 5, 2012
Description: New two story single family residence (4543 sf) with basement (1534 sf) attached garage (583 sf) covered porch (441 sf) and new trellis. Scope of work includes radiant heating system. House demolish under 12-1342 and shed demolish under 12-1343 ***separate permits will be submitted for the following: pool photovoltaic system and solar hot water heater for the pool.***Job Value: $1,085,309Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Northwall Builders IncFees: $26,142Effective Date: 2012-09-05Permit Number: 12000-01341
July 16, 2012
Description: Shed demolish. New house under 12-1341 and house demolish under 12-1342Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Northwall Builders IncFees: $500Effective Date: 2012-07-16Permit Number: 12000-01343
July 16, 2012
Description: House demolish. New house under 12-1341 and shed demolish under 12-1343Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Northwall Builders IncFees: $500Effective Date: 2012-07-16Permit Number: 12000-01342
July 13, 2012
Description: Temp powerStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Northwall Builders IncFees: $139Effective Date: 2012-07-13Permit Number: 12000-01666
November 19, 2003
Description: Replace furnaceStatus: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Stanford Plumbing & HeatingFees: $62Effective Date: 2003-11-19Permit Number: 03000-00000-02963
October 8, 2003
Description: Remove (e) tar & gravel roof apply 3-ply mb mineral surface roof system 18 squaresJob Value: $6,500Status: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: JAY Saber RoofingFees: $164Effective Date: 2003-10-08Permit Number: 03000-00000-02571
August 8, 2003
Description: Remodel det garage reroof new windows doors addition insul & sheetrock rewireJob Value: $5,000Status: appliedType: Project - building permit; Building/project/building permit/building permitBusiness Name: Addr; ROB LEVITSKYFees: $279Effective Date: 2003-08-08Permit Number: 03000-00000-01918
October 15, 1991
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1991-10-15Permit Number: 91PP0-00000-02681
October 15, 1991
Description: Repl. Gas lineType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Dahl PlumbingFees: $5Effective Date: 1991-10-15Permit Number: 91000-00000-02681
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$109,878.44From latest Total Assessed Value1.19%Total Assessed Value$9,224,132=Land+
Assessed Value$3,509,567Additions
Assessed Value$5,714,565
In 2023, taxes billed for 159 Melville Ave were $109,878.44, which is 1.19% from latest Total Assessed Value of $9,224,132.
Property History
159 Melville Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 159 Melville 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 159 Melville Ave.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
159 Melville Ave has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
37 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 159 Melville Ave is around 37dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential 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 159 Melville 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 159 Melville Ave
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.17 mi
A
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.65 mi
B
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.03 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 159 Melville 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 159 Melville Ave over selected time period.
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