Residential > House
Sold
10/19/2012
Sold Price
$1,099,000$847/ft²
281 Chestnut Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,298ft²Living Area
- 5,684ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1940Year Built
- -DOM
- 15Permits
281 Chestnut Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,298 ft² house built in 1940 on a 0.130 acre lot with 15 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2012 for $1,099,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,969,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 281 Chestnut Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,969,500
$2,287/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,099,000
$847/ft²
11 years ago
281 Chestnut Ave is valued at $2,969,500 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
281 Chestnut Ave was last sold in 2012 for $1,099,000.
Permits
281 Chestnut Ave has 15 permit records of total value of $133,465.
Permit History
15
Permits
$133,465
Total Permit Value
June 5, 2013
Description: 12000-02951: RELOCATE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE DETACHED GARAGE AND UPGRADE TO 200 AMPS. <<<Applicant to bring in an additional copy of the site plan. One copy is in a project folder>>>>Status: issuedType: Revision-Building PermitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionEffective Date: 2013-06-05Permit Number: 13REV-00127
March 14, 2013
Description: 12000-02951: remove and replace dry rot at porch roof and remove and replace three (e) skylights like for likeStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionFees: $96Effective Date: 2013-03-14Permit Number: 13REV-00155
March 12, 2013
Description: Detached garage reroof. 6 squares of comparable over (e) sheathingJob Value: $2,800Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionFees: $144Effective Date: 2013-03-12Permit Number: 13000-00681
February 28, 2013
Description: Temp power: port a pottyStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionFees: $143Effective Date: 2013-02-28Permit Number: 13000-00569
January 28, 2013
Description: 12-2951: replace (e) furnace and (e) water heater with (n) tankless water heater in side yard and (n) furnace in atticStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionEffective Date: 2013-01-28Permit Number: 13REV-00041
January 10, 2013
Description: 12-2951: revision includes adding kitchen and bathroom remodel.****valuation changed to $24000 from #7500. All fees adjusted and collected under main permit****Status: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionEffective Date: 2013-01-10Permit Number: 13REV-00009
December 4, 2012
Description: RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM REMODEL (30 SF). AT INTERIOR WALLS REMOVE PLASTER LATHE WALLS AND INSTALL SHEETROCK AND WALL INSULATION (EXCEPT FOR THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS). 1/28/13 13REV-00041 revision: adding tankless water heater and furnace. 3/12/13 AR UTILITY APPROAL GIVEN TO RELOCATE HOUSE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE DETACHED GARAGE AND REROOF MAIN HOUSE (19 SQUARES) COMP O/ (E) SHEATHING VALUATION INCREASED.Job Value: $31,665Status: issuedType: Project - Building PermitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionFees: $1,832Effective Date: 2012-12-04Permit Number: 12000-02951
November 1, 2012
Description: RESIDENTIAL WINDOW REPLACEMENT: REPLACE FIVE (5) WINDOWS WITH THE SAME SIZE AND TYPE AND ONE FRENCH DOOR. REPLACE ONE WINDOW WITH THE SAME SIZE AND TYPE AT THE DETACHED GARAGE. **5/31/2013 CONTRACTOR REQUESTED TO VOID PERMIT AND REFUND FEES** refund request denied as permit has already expired on 5/1/13.Job Value: $13,000Status: rejectedType: Project - Building PermitBusiness Name: De Mattei ConstructionFees: $385Effective Date: 2012-11-01Permit Number: 12000-02725
October 16, 1992
Job Value: $15,000Type: Building/Building Permit/New/NAEffective Date: 1992-10-16Permit Number: 92BP0-00000-02808
October 16, 1992
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/New/NAEffective Date: 1992-10-16Permit Number: 92EP0-00000-02808
October 16, 1992
Description: New garageJob Value: $15,000Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Biro ConstFees: $325Effective Date: 1992-10-16Permit Number: 92000-00000-02808
July 9, 1992
Job Value: $28,000Type: Building/Building Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1992-07-09Permit Number: 92BP0-00000-01809
July 9, 1992
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1992-07-09Permit Number: 92PP0-00000-01809
July 9, 1992
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1992-07-09Permit Number: 92EP0-00000-01809
July 9, 1992
Description: Gar.convs/bed/bathJob Value: $28,000Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Biro ConstFees: $580Effective Date: 1992-07-09Permit Number: 92000-00000-01809
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$16,270.72From latest Total Assessed Value1.25%Total Assessed Value$1,300,778=Land+
Assessed Value$1,148,097Additions
Assessed Value$152,681
In 2023, taxes billed for 281 Chestnut Ave were $16,270.72, which is 1.25% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,300,778.
Property History
281 Chestnut Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 281 Chestnut Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake475Carb Mono106Particulates105Nat'l Avg100Air Pollution91Ozone85Lead40Tornado4Weather3Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 281 Chestnut Ave.
Walkability Index
19 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
281 Chestnut Ave has a walkability score of 19 out of 20, which means that it is in a most walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
59°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
79°F
In the winter at 281 Chestnut Ave, temperatures range from 41.38°F to 58.98°F with an average of 50.18°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.87°F to 79.22°F with and average of 66.55°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 281 Chestnut Ave
Public Schools
Henry M. Gunn High School
Grades: 9-12
1.50 mi
A
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.44 mi
A-
Barron Park Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.64 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 281 Chestnut Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Ventura, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Seasonal Housing units 94306
3%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94306
+27%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Ventura.
Crime Index for 94306
98
98
The crime index in 94306 is 98, which is 1.0 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 281 Chestnut Ave over selected time period.
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