Residential > House
Sold
05/24/2018
Sold Price
$4,300,000$1,963/ft²
863 Melville Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 4Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,190ft²Living Area
- 6,000ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1932Year Built
- -DOM
- 16Permits
863 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,190 ft² house built in 1932 on a 0.138 acre lot with 16 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2018 for $4,300,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $4,120,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 863 Melville Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$4,120,250
$1,881/ft²
-$180K below Sold Price
Updated 8 months ago
Last Sold Price
$4,300,000
$1,963/ft²
6 years ago
863 Melville Ave is valued at $4,120,250 by TopHap AVM 8 months ago.
863 Melville Ave was last sold in 2018 for $4,300,000.
Permits
863 Melville Ave has 16 permit records of total value of $137,090.
Permit History
16
Permits
$137,090
Total Permit Value
August 24, 2022
Description: 19-3319: revision to approved permit for garage adu. Structural field revision to addition new post and headerStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitFees: $337Effective Date: 2022-08-24Permit Number: 22REV-00464
November 24, 2021
Description: Electrical service upgrade (200 amp) direct replacementJob Value: $5,000Status: finalType: Project - building permitFees: $1,066Effective Date: 2021-11-24Permit Number: 21BLD-02966
February 1, 2021
Description: Conversion of existing garage to adu ( 268 sf )and a one car garage. Legalize unpermitted work at room and bathroom in garageJob Value: $75,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitFees: $3,514Effective Date: 2021-02-01Permit Number: 19000-03319
November 4, 2019
Description: Install firepit in front yardJob Value: $3,200Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Prolific GardenFees: $801Effective Date: 2019-11-04Permit Number: 19000-02801
September 9, 2017
Description: Electric service upgrade to 200 amps in same location. Update all electrical wires in home 2100sf and associated new outlets. All lights to be reinstalledStatus: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Dollens Electric IncFees: $323Effective Date: 2017-09-09Permit Number: 17000-00323
October 1, 2008
Description: Det garage: roof overlay - install 30# felt gaf grand slate comparable shingles over existing worrk shakes 6 squaresJob Value: $3,200Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Cosmos RoofingFees: $154Effective Date: 2008-10-01Permit Number: 08000-00000-02507
October 1, 2008
Description: House: tear off wood shakes resheet cdx ply 30# felt gaf grand slate comparable shingles 18 squaresJob Value: $15,540Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Cosmos RoofingFees: $417Effective Date: 2008-10-01Permit Number: 08000-00000-02506
September 13, 2007
Description: Tear off existing roofing. Install comparable shinglesJob Value: $3,420Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Cosmos RoofingFees: $138Effective Date: 2007-09-13Permit Number: 07000-00000-02261
February 11, 2004
Description: FurnaceStatus: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Stanford Plumbing & HeatingFees: $62Effective Date: 2004-02-11Permit Number: 04000-00000-00320
January 22, 1996
Job Value: $15,865Type: Building/Building Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1996-01-22Permit Number: 96BP0-00000-00216
January 22, 1996
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1996-01-22Permit Number: 96PP0-00000-00216
January 22, 1996
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1996-01-22Permit Number: 96EP0-00000-00216
January 22, 1996
Type: Building/Mechanical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1996-01-22Permit Number: 96MP0-00000-00216
January 22, 1996
Description: Bathroom remodelJob Value: $15,865Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Lucas ConstructionFees: $355Effective Date: 1996-01-22Permit Number: 96000-00000-00216
March 7, 1988
Description: 2nd story additionStatus: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Scott Plemons ConstFees: $813Effective Date: 1988-03-07Permit Number: 88000-00000-00518
January 31, 1986
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Creative Building WorksApplicant: Leland Stanford Jr University BoardFees: $346Effective Date: 1986-01-31Permit Number: 86000-00000-00234
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$57,133.92From latest Total Assessed Value1.2%Total Assessed Value$4,762,675=Land+
Assessed Value$4,265,218Additions
Assessed Value$497,457
In 2023, taxes billed for 863 Melville Ave were $57,133.92, which is 1.20% from latest Total Assessed Value of $4,762,675.
Property History
863 Melville Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 863 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 863 Melville Ave.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
863 Melville Ave has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very 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 863 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 863 Melville Ave
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.92 mi
A
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.38 mi
B
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.92 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 863 Melville Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Community Center, 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 Community Center.
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 863 Melville Ave over selected time period.
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