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REAL ESTATE Friday, May 21, 2004

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ONE DROP AT A TIME . . . Frank Niccoli will teach a hands-on class on how to install and maintain "Drip Irrigation" tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Common Ground, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Cost is $19. For information, call (650) 493-6072 or visit .

LANDSCAPE HELP . . . Foothill College horticulture instructor Dave Sauter will lecture on "Softening Your Thoughts on Hardscape" tomorrow from 9 to 11 a.m. Mother-daughter landscape team Debby Ruskin and Amy Palmer will discuss "Backyard Makeover" on Thursday, May 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost for each is $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members. Both talks are at the Gamble Garden Center Carriage House, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. For information, call (650) 3291356 or visit .

LOVE TO PUTTER? . . . Palo Alto Weekly columnist Kit Davey, Allied Member ASID, will teach a class on "Backyard Decorating: How to Create an Enchanting Garden" on Wednesday, June 2, 7 to 9 p.m., at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Davey will offer information on using unusual objects to decorate the garden, giving extra curb appeal, creating zones for outdoor living, making mosaic orbs and stepping stones, as well as offering resources for outdoor accessories. Fee is $45. For information, call (408) 864-8817 or visit .

COMPOST GIVEAWAY. . . The city of Palo Alto will offer a Compost Workshop tomorrow from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Eleanor Pardee Park, 851 Center St., Palo Alto. Anyone who attends a workshop receives a voucher to purchase the Smith & Hawken Biostack at the reduced rate of $27. Call (650) 496-5910 to reserve a spot.

Building contractor Bob Cooper, aka `Bob the Builder,' created six birdhouses with his business partner, including this barn, for CASA's Birdhouse Bash fund raiser.

Not just for the birds

Birdhouse Auction supports at-risk children and youth

Norbert von der Groeben

Send notices of news and events related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or e-mail cblitzer@. Deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m.

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What do kids in need and birds have in common? Both need comfortable, s cure homes. That's how Child Advocates came up with the idea to auction off hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind birdhouses to raise money for the non-profit organization that trains volunteers to support children placed in the foster care system in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. This Saturday, May 22, Child Advocates is hosting its second annual Birdhouse

by Kate Lilienthal

Bash, a fundraiser in which more than 80 birdhouses will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.

"Our work is a way to advocate for children getting into safe, healthy homes. The birdhouses represent that idea," said Toni Cupal, vice president of the Board of Directors and an advocate herself.

Child Advocates trains Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to ensure that the long-term welfare of abused

and neglected children is represented as they journey through the child-welfare system.

"Of the kids who emancipate out of the child-welfare system at age 18, statistics reveal that 65 percent will be homeless, in jail or dead within a year. As advocates, we try to intervene and be a part of the process of stabilizing young lives as early as possible," said Gisela Bushey, Child Advocates executive director. "Research suggests that chil-

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 OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 2060 Sta. Cruz Ave. OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 375 Woodside Dr.

MENLO PARK? Entertainer's delight! This exquisite 5BR/3.5BA w/two MBS has both formal LR & DR, & 18' ceilings. The granite gourmet kitch. features walk-in pantry, skylights, & an informal dining area. Separate FR. Circular driveway & 2-car garage.

KAREN THUT

O ffered at $1,898,000

OPEN SUNDAY ? 1:30-4:30 ? 2160 Manzanita Ave.

MENLO PARK ? Wonderful remodeled 3BD/2BA on excellent West MP street. Bright, open kitchen, cozy LR w/fp, luxurious expanded master suite w/incredible BA. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, French doors. Sunny garden, hot tub. Las Lomitas Schools.

LIZ DASCHBACH

O ffered at $1,079,000

OPEN SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 1204 Sharon Park Dr. #79

MENLO PARK ? Ultra high-end condo overlooking Sharon Heights Golf Course! This 2BR/2BA condo features faux finished eat-in kitch. w/granite, spacious LR w/FP. Mstr ste w/sep. dress. rooms & closets. Luxurious mstr BA w/granite & marble. Pool, spa & clubhouse.

SUSAN BERRY

O ffered at $849,000

OPEN SUNDAY ? 1:30-4:30 ? 821 Seminole Way

REDWOOD CITY ? Spacious 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with outstanding bay view. Separate living, dining and family rooms. This house has a large 2 car garage with a shop area equal in size.

CHUCK FINN

O ffered at $1,050,000

OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 24 De Bell Dr.

ATHERTON? JUST LISTED is this gracious 4BD/3.5 BA home in the charming Maple Manor neighborhood! Family room; huge dining room; music room; skylights; hardwood floors; office; 2 fireplaces; pool & much more!

CHARLOTTE MEISEL O ffered at $2,349,000

WOODSIDE ? Spectacular views & expansion potential! 3BD/3BA home on approx 1.3 flat acres w/woodburning fireplace in LR & MBD. Other features include partial basement, guest quarters & golf course views.

DANA CAPPIELLO

O ffered at $2,200,000

ATHERTON

A European-styled villa resplendent in the manner of the grand patrons of the Renaissance using master artisans resulting in a world touched by beauty at every turn.

$22,900,000

Great Location! On approx. 1 acre flat lot! Extensive renovation & addition. 4BD/4.5BA + a separate gst suite. 3-car garage. Beaut. landscaped grounds.

$3,450,000

LOS ALTOS

OPEN SUNDAY ? 1:30-4:30 ? 467 Alicia Way

Custom dream hm! Impres. & inviting 4BD/5BA

near new, spacious rms; cathdrl ceilings; 3 frplcs;

grmet kitch. w/all Viking applnces; brkfst/FR; for-

mal DR & LR, enorms MBS w/top of the line

amnits; 3 sets of Frnch drs open to patio & lndscpd

yrd. CAT 5 wiring, 2-zone AC & heat systems, &

much more!

$2,790,000

OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 723 La Prenda Rd. Beaut. 3 BD, 2 BA home on quiet street in Los Altos. New windows, hrdwd flrs throughout the house. Lot size approx. 11,500 sq. ft. Walk. distance to DT.

$1,220,000

LOS ALTOS HILLS

Custom contemp. 5 BD, 3 BA home on 1.3 acres w/views from 4 decks. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen, new carpet., new Class A roof & decks. Meticulously built & renovated. PA Schools. Walk to baseball fields & Country Club.

Price Upon Request

MENLO PARK

Stunning 4 BD + lg office, 3 BA custom re-built home in prime location in WMP. Soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, mature landscaping, super. quality craftsmanship & finishes. STEPHANIE SAVIDES ANDREW $2,488,000

OPEN SUNDAY ? 1:30-4:30 ? 1360 Crane Street

Walk to DT from this 4BR/3.5BA charmer! Very

tasteful, large home w/a flexible floorplan. This

spacious & sophisitcated home boasts the finest

finishes.

JULIA TRUESDALE KEADY

$1,595,000

Lovely 4 unit build. - all 2BD/1BA, on a quiet cul-desac. Well kept no vacns. Near Draegers & DT MP! HARRY & JEANETTE HAIMOVITZ $1,395,000

WOODSIDE ? Historic, one-of-a-kind Tudor estate, "Why Worry Farm," nestled on approx. 4.6 gorgeous, groomed acres in the heart of WSD. Meticulously renovated, incl. 7+BR, 10.5BA, ballroom, frml DR, 2+ FR, sep. guest qrtrs & house, 6-car gar., 2+ dens/ offices, pool, tennis court.

SKIP CASHIN

Price upon request

MENLO PARK

OPEN SAT. & SUN. ?1:30-4:30 ?3719 Alameda d. Pulgas

Just listed. Adorable & affordable in West Menlo

Park. Charming & updated 2 bd, 1 ba + add.office

space or child's playroom. Remod. kitch. w/gran-

ite countertops & floors. Lovely landscaped &

fenced yard

SUZANNE SCOTT

$729,000

OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 117 Hedge Road 3 BD/2 BA charmer! Darling hm w/crtyrd entrance, remod. kitc. & bas, granite & tile, new brick patios & wlkwys. Frplce in LR & 2 car garage. A must see! MAUREEN LOVE/LINDA SAMAHA $775,000

PALO ALTO

OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 3748 Redwood Cr.

3 BD/2 BA well maintained Eichler on lg. lot.

Hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen & baths, fire-

place in lLR. Super PA schools.

JULIA TRUESDALE KEADY

$820,000

WOODSIDE

OPEN SAT. & SUN. ? 1:30-4:30 ? 1307 Portola Rd.

This lovely 4 BD 2 BA prop. featrs hi ceilings,

woodburning FP, hardwood floors, wine cellar &

solarium. Lush landscape w/beautiful gardens & a

picnic area complete this exquisite home.

DANA CAPPIELLO

$1,750,000

OPEN SUNDAY ? 1:30-4:30 ? 2089 Portola Rd.

Private updated 3BD/2BA home on approx. 1.49

acres. Wdbrnng freplc in LR, kitch w/cabinets

galore. Great location w/mountain views!

DANA CAPPIELLO

$1,649,000

A country estate on over 36 acres, this home has

incred. views of the ocean, mountains & city

lights. Over 3600 sq. ft. of upgrad. living space

includes panoramic picture windows; media

room, & a kitchen to die for. Commute to work

or use as a 2nd home.

CAROL REEVES

$1,595,000

Tastefully remodeled 2 story 5BD/3BA home in prestigious location. New kitchen, roof & gutters, landscaping, brick walkways, tile patio. Hardwood floors refinish. New carpet upstairs. Woodside address at RW City price.

$995,000

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Birds

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dren with advocates spend less time in court and have better chances of finding permanent homes."

In organizing the upcoming party, Cupal reached out to potential birdhouse builders around the Bay, from carpenters to architects, art students, amateurs and children. One contributor is general contractor, Bob Cooper, or "Bob the Builder" of Portola Custom Builders in Menlo Park and San Mateo.

Last spring, Cooper built the birdhouse that received the highest bid, $1,700, and won an award for wackiest house.

"Building the birdhouses is addictive. We find ourselves adding on until the houses get so heavy we can't lift them," he said. This year, Cooper and business partner David Lofgren have built a total of six birdhouses.

Putting the finishing touches on a birdhouse that looks like a barn big enough to hold a cow let alone several hundred birds, Cooper exclaimed, "Oh, I forgot the weather vane!"

Cooper didn't just wing his birdhouse venture. He diligently referred to the Audubon Society for design specifications related to dimensions, habitation, drainage, entrance holes, accessibility and limited predator access.

"Nevertheless, the birdhouses come in all shapes and sizes. At last year's auction, a Stanford professor of design declared, `these aren't birdhouses; they're lawn sculptures!'" said Cupal.

At Foothill College, students in an art course on 3-Dimensional design undertook the birdhouses as a class project. The stu-

dents worked on the houses in groups of three over a two-week period, critiquing each other's finished projects.

"We began the project with a conversation about the houses within the context of the event and Child Advocates' work. It was the most important part of the design process and made the work much more meaningful," said Hilary Ciment, course instructor.

The finished projects bear out the discussion. One birdhouse, called Floating City, is made of papier-m?ch?. The bottom half is roots while the top is a city. It is a metaphor for children being uprooted from one family to another.

Child Advocates is part of a national organization called Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers (CASA). The organization began in 1976 when Superior Court Judge David Soukoup of Seattle, Wash., wanted to ensure that courts had sufficient information to make the right decisions in cases involving abused and neglected children. To help keep the most needy kids from falling through the cracks, he came up with the idea to recruit and train community volunteers to step into courtrooms on behalf of children.

Today there are more than 400 CASA programs around the country. The branch serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties is the biggest, handling about 1,000 children per year.

Child Advocates serves children from birth to age 18. The cases they handle are often the most difficult cases in the foster-care system, and because of their caseloads, social workers and attorneys often have little time to spend with each case. Advocates help fill the void with regular visits, working with the parties involved, and educating families about

available services. They accompany children to court and present regular reports to the court when appropriate, spending an average of 144 hours per year with a child.

"Advocates are change agents in the children's lives. Sometimes the advocate is the only consistent adult a child knows," Bushey said.

The Birdhouse Bash is Child Advocates' second largest fundraiser for the year. "We wanted to get away from the typical black-tie function," said Cupal. "This will be a wonderful, casual garden party for the whole family."

In addition to the silent auction, the event will include a live auction, awards for best houses in a handful of categories, and a short talk on the impact of Child Advocates by a prominent Santa Clara County judge. Kids can have fun making bird nests with real materials and decorating birdhouses to take home.

Cupal has advocated for five children over five years. She is still in touch with her early cases. "What you don't realize when you begin as an advocate is that when the children climb into your heart, they never climb out," she said.

What: Birdhouse Bash Where: 210 Alta Vista Ave., Los Altos When: Saturday, May 22, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets: $60; $20 for children 3-14; free for children under 3 Info: Call (408) 573-5674 or visit .

Fabulous New Townhouse Listing!

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Las Lomitas Schools

SOLD!

142 Sand Hill Circle, Menlo Park

This beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom/2-bath townhouse reflects modern sensibility with exquisite finishes and design. With dramatic, cathedral beamed ceilings, maple hardwood floors, multiple skylights and inviting terrace, this townhouse is one of the most special homes on the market. Spacious great room features a lovely fireplace and an adjoining kitchen with updated appliances. On the top floor is a cozy home office. Inside laundry room has abundant storage and a potential wine cellar. With its quiet location and proximity to Stanford and Hwy 280, this is an ideal place to call home.

Listed at $825,000

2090 Valparaiso Avenue, Menlo Park

This wonderful three bedroom/one bath house is in the fabulous Las Lomitas school district and is just minutes from Stanford, downtown Menlo Park, and Palo Alto with easy access to both 280 and 101. The house is sited on a fully landscaped private lot with gated access. Features of this lovely home are spacious living room, a large updated eat in kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, utility room with laundry, updated wiring, plumbing, windows, newer roof and a wonderful covered patio for al fresco dining or simply enjoying a lovely summer evening. There is a detached two car garage and plenty of off street parking. Don't miss this special home.

Listed at $789,000

RAY WALTON

Office: 650.462.1111 x 541

Direct: 650.465.1020 rwalton@

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with lovely views to the Bay and to the southeastern hills. This spectacular property is well located in desirable Westridge on a quiet and private cul-de-sac, convenient to Alpine Road, 280 and Ladera shopping. Much of this highly useable acreage combines gently sloping grasslands (less than 20 percent) with occasional groupings of native oaks and pines. The two bedroom, two bath home and pool are placed at the front of the property. Schools: Ormondale Elementary (K-3), Corte Madera Middle (4-8), and Woodside High (9-12).

Offered at $2,699,000

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This gracious home with its majestic oak-studded lot features the following: ? ELEGANT LIVING ROOM w/views from front to back gardens ? Adjacent MUSIC ROOM ? GENEROUSLY SIZED FORMAL DINING ROOM w/wide garden views ? Sun-filled KITCHEN w/BREAKFAST AREA & BAR overlooks the FAMILY ROOM ? MASTER BEDROOM w/dressing area & double sinks in full master bathroom ? THREE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS ? all of which are quite large ? 3.5 BATHROOMS total ? PRIVATE OFFICE ? LARGE UTILITY ROOM/MUD ROOM & 2-car attached garage ? Hardwood floors/new carpet/new paint/skylights/2 fireplaces/pool ? FANTASTIC BRICK PATIO w/brick planters, covered & enclosed on 2 sides,

adds even more charm and yet another place to entertain Offered at $2,349,000

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3 Franciscan Ridge Portola Valley 4BR/3BA 3400 sq.ft. of living space, magnificent views of Windy Hill & SF skyline. Remodelled kitchen & bath. $2,198,000 Tom Hilligoss 331-1331 Hosted by Barbara Smith 331-1342

128 North Gate Woodside 4BR/3BA Beautiful grounds of approx. 1.65 acres, excellent Las Lomitas schools, remodelled home, separate guest suite. $2,398,000 Tom Hilligoss 331-1331 Hosted by Virginia Sammut 331-1374

1144 Moore Road, Woodside 6BR/7 full and 2 half baths in this grand 3-level mansion sited on 6.62 acres at the end of a private country road. $7,900,000 ? Tom Hilligoss 331-1331

115 Gloria Circle, Menlo Park 5BR/3BA Gracious Vintage Oaks home with pool & huge finished basement. $2,598,000 ? Tom Hilligoss 331-1331

24-26 Doris Ct., Redwood City 3BR/2BA and 2BR/2BA Immaculate, spacious duplex on private culde-sac. Fireplaces & garages. $1,055,000 Barbara Smith 331-1342 / 269-3201

2156 Harkins Ave, Menlo Park ? 3BR/2BA Delightful home in convenient location. Freshly painted, new carpets, private yard & deck. $850,000 ? Jean Rigg 331-1343 Hosted by Jan Strohecker 906-6516

448 Felton Drive, Menlo Park ? 3BR/2BA 3 bed/2 bath plus guest house ? huge lot! $998,000 Marcy Moyer 331-1341

701 Burgoyne St., Mountain View 3BR/2BA ? Rex Manor 3/2. Wonderful neighborhood! $532,000 ? Marcy Moyer 331-1341/619-9285

76 Reservoir Road, Atherton ? 5BR/41/2BA Spacious, secluded home on wooded 1.10-acre level lot. $2,397,000 ? Tom Hilligoss 331-1331

722 Creek Dr., Menlo Park 4BR/21/2BA. Sophisticated 2-level home in Allied

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41 Cebalo Lane, Atherton 4BR/41/2BA ? Sophisticated contemporary home on 1.71 level acres with pool and plenty of trees! $3,045,000 ? Garnett Williams (650) 331-1369

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Renting to a phantom tenant?

Even if you don't get caught, it's not in your best interest

by J. Robert Taylor

Q I rent some apartments and recently have had two different people want to sign rental agreements on apartments so they can enroll their children in Palo Alto schools. The prospective renters indicates that they will not even live in the apartment. Can I rent to these people? Do I have any liability if I do?

A The prospective renter is committing fraud on the school district. They are representing to the district that the apartment is their principal residence. Residency is a requirement of the district to enroll a child in school. Schools are so desirable that parents are trying to become phantom residents to gain enrollment for their children.

However, even if you didn't get caught or punished, this is against your interest

as a landowner to rent to this type of ten-

ant. Because of the way schools are fund-

ed it is a major expense for the school dis-

trict if non-residents are enrolled in the

local schools. Funding and facilities do

not increase just because a new student

enrolls. The district has limited resources

to serve the students that actually reside in

the district. The enrollment of non-resi-

dents would tax the

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system and the quality of the education that supports your high rental rates. The result would surely be a

decline in the value

of your property

over time. In short, refuse to rent to some-

one who is not being honest.

Q I am buying a home in the area and I understand that some cities have transfer taxes that must be paid on the sale of a property. What cities have transfer taxes, how much are they,

and who has to pay them?

A Several local cities have transfer taxes including: Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Mateo, San Jose and San Francisco. The rate of tax is based on so much per $1,000 of the amount paid for the property. Palo Alto's transfer tax is $3.30/$1,000 as is Mountain View, San Mateo and San Jose. San Francisco transfer tax escalates from $5/$1,000 up to $7.50/$1,000 for properties selling over $1 million. This tax is customarily split between the buyer and seller and is a onetime payment made at the close of escrow.

Each county also imposes a transfer tax of $1.10/$1,000 on all sale transactions, and the seller customarily pays this tax. Certain types of transactions are exempt from the county tax, but very few are exempt from the city transfer tax. The revenue from the tax goes to the general fund of the city that collects the tax. As will almost any cost in a real estate transaction, who pays these taxes may be negotiated between buyer and seller.

Most standard form real estate contracts

allocate these costs according to custom. Costs could be significant. On a $1,500,000 sale in San Francisco the transfer tax is $11,250. Unfortunately, the portion of this tax paid by the buyer is not deductible against ordinary income, but merely increases the buyer's tax basis in the property. Those expenses that are immediately deductible by the buyer are limited to loan points, interest and real property taxes.

Given budget shortfalls in many cities without transfer taxes, these cities may attempt to impose transfer taxes in the future on a healthy real estate market.

J. Robert Taylor, J. D., a real estate attorney and broker for more than 20 years, has served as an expert witness and mediator and is on the judicial arbitration panel for Santa Clara County Superior Court. He is 2004 chairman of the Palo Alto district for the Silicon Valley Board of Realtors. Send questions to Taylor c/o Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA, or via e-mail at btaylor@.

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SALES AT A GLANCE

East Palo Alto Total sales reported: 2 Lowest sales price: $432,000 Highest sales price: $468,000

Los Altos Total sales reported: 4 Lowest sales price: $775,000 Highest sales price: $1,950,000

Los Altos Hills Total sales reported: 1 Lowest sales price: $2,650,000 Highest sales price: $2,650,000

Menlo Park Total sales reported: 6

Lowest sales price: $430,000 Highest sales price: $825,000

Mountain View Total sales reported: 24 Lowest sales price: $191,000 Highest sales price: $1,712,500

Palo Alto Total sales reported: 7 Lowest sales price: $325,000 Highest sales price: $925,000

Redwood City Total sales reported: 20 Lowest sales price: $410,000 Highest sales price: $930,000

Source: California REsource

HOME SALES

Home sales are provided by California REsource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from the County Recorder's Office. Information is recorded from deeds after the close of escrow and published within four to eight weeks.

East Palo Alto

2179 Lincoln St. I. & F. Banderas to B. Mendoza for $468,000 115 Wisteria Drive R. & S. Laynes to D. Hawkins for $432,000

Los Altos

470 Gabilan St. #1 Carol Edward Associates to Nofield Trust for $775,000 60 Marvin Ave. Yeager Trust to M. & C. Scaife for $1,950,000 1400 McKenzie Ave. W. & T. Gavin to L. Miller for $1,720,000 725 Orange Ave. J. & B. Small to Burns Trust for $1,129,000

Los Altos Hills

26420 Eshner Court Chua Trust to J. Husher for $2,650,000

Menlo Park

664 9th Ave. J. Ouren to P. Boyle for $785,000 619 Ivy Drive M. Tuupo to R. Ragoobeer for $430,000 1272 Madera Ave. K. Burrow to J. Cuevas for $450,000 1053 Menlo Oaks Drive Dawe Trust to J. & S. Bonifacio for $720,000 1701 Stone Pine Lane A. Jackson to J. & N. Comartin for $760,000

2000 Valparaiso Ave. Rosander Trust to C. & A. Schmoller for $825,000

Mountain View

650 Alamo Court #18 M. Issa to J. Tomkins for $209,000 490 Anza St. Munoz Trust to D. Kelly for $770,000 1010 Asbury Way V. Strickland to B. & L. Shong for $600,000 964 Bonita Ave. D. Bonita to CRW Development for $1,712,500 924 Camille Lane J. Mathe to M. Dieleman for $749,000 742 Cottage Court Rock St. Mountain View to J. Lake for $427,000 744 Cottage Court Rock St. Mountain View to M. & E. Cabot for $426,500 750 Cottage Court Rock St. Mountain View to L. Tran for $408,500 75 Devonshire Ave. #1 Lovelace Trust to W. Lam for $455,000 175 Evandale Ave. #9 R. Tamases to D. Backman for $490,000 632 Leksich Ave. C. Wu to E. Ballot for $875,000 2336 Lida Drive S. Drake to J. Herman for $725,000 419 Lotus Lane Crenshaw Trust to S. Gutierrez for $546,000 2554 Mardell Way P. & K. Gladstein to A. Vladimirov for $765,000 500 W. Middlefield Road #75 D. Danker to R. Srinivasan for $191,000 401 Nicholas Drive M. Bogdan to M. & A. Mathew for $737,000 550 Ortega Ave. #A318 Fong Trust to H. Chan for $443,500 167 Ortega Ave. S. Rajan to P. Poquet for $650,000 255 S. Rengstorff Ave. #44 M. Kinsella to C. & M. Zulueta for $320,000 827 Runningwood Circle D. & T.

Priestas to W. Tandiono for $918,000 905 San Pierre Way S. & R. Briones to K. McAdams for $680,000 2356 Thompson Court REVX 295 Inc. to J. Pustell for $575,000 1659 Tulane Drive S. & Y. Hosaka to D. & S. Furuichi for $765,000 462 Whisman Park Drive Cho-Lim Trust to S. Shrivastava for $785,000

Palo Alto

101 Alma St. #604 Strubbe Trust to H. Haimovitz for $459,000 2487 Burnham Way Urzendowski Trust to M. Jahanghir for $740,000 315 Homer Ave. #104 Summerhill Channing to K. Elliott for $925,000 315 Homer Ave. #204 Summerhill Channing to K. & W. Kam for $900,000 315 Homer Ave. #207 Summerhill Channing to V. Srinivasan for $880,000 3901 Middlefield Road #1 P. Clark to N. Ngo for $325,000 1545 Stanford Ave. J. Santay to M. MacLean for $465,000

Redwood City

1100 5th Ave. S. & N. Perez to J. Pocasangre for $629,000 10 Acacia Lane L. Jeffes to G. Agosti for $900,000 2443 Alameda Leprevost Trust to D. Schneider for $898,000 664 Alameda Rodrigues Trust to S. Faggiolly for $600,000 506 Barkentine Lane F. & E. Grant to R. & S. Hanhan for $840,000 300 Commander Lane Crousore Trust to J. & C. Tom for $630,000 3789 Country Club Drive M. Bolton to M. Motamed for $930,000 290 Grand St. Lovelace Trust to W. & M. Schorr for $600,000 934 Hillcrest Drive D. Rosenbaun to D. & D. Balfanz for $850,000

176 Hillview Ave. G. Portelli to H. & C. Artea for $850,000 926 Hudson St. M. & M. McLean to V. Asghari for $680,000 530 Jackson Ave. L. Brooks to M. & D. Guevara for $580,000 601 Leahy St. #203 J. Montes to K. Sapag for $410,000 46 Murray Court H. & C. Artea to E. & J. Tervol for $659,000 352 Myrtle St. Espen Trust to E. & C. Ellis for $715,000 90 Pelican Lane S. Markel to V. Lasala for $480,000 530 Shorebird Circle #7202 J. Leonard to S. Dow for $585,000 307 Turkshead Lane G. Ko to H. & P. Kwan for $790,000 1130 Woodside Road R. Ferrell to R. Hutchinson for $500,000 1138 Woodside Road L. & M. Tomka to Basso Partnership for $521,000

BUILDING PERMITS

Atherton

52 Mariana Berg, demolish tree, $n/a 227 Park Lane P. Mansonri, demolish trees, $n/a 73 Adam Way L. Swenson, sewer replacement, $100 7 Odell Place F. Burzik, residential remodel, $230,000 4962 El Camino Real D. Lee, landscape screening, $250 166 Encinal Ave. J. Borchers, residential addition, $664,900 1 Emilie Ave. E. Lewis, residential addition and basement remodel, $1,378,750 372 El Camino Real Barbieri, bathroom, $7,500 29 Lowery M. Horback, tree demolition, $100 86 Rebecca Lane A. Holliday, tree demolition, $150 16 Irving Ave. M. Bach, tree demolition, $100 43 Lowery Kolozsi, tree demolition, $100 132 Isabella H. Lee, tree demolition, $100 218 Atherton Ave. A. Izmerian, tree demolition, $100

170 Selby Lane Redwood City School District, tree demolition, fees waived 48 Maple L. Miletic, tree demolition, $100 99 Broadacres Penner, tree demolition, $150; excavation, $1,000 98 Victoria C. Brosterhaus, tree demolition, $100 213 Park Lane J. Alexander, tree demolition, $150

Menlo Park

1276 Carlton Ave. M. Juniel, reroof, $5,000 1540 Middle Ave. K. McGanney, arbor and barbecue, $15,000 1035 Windermere Ave. J. Stafford, service upgrade, $1,400 819 Laurel Ave. P. De Benedictis, water heater, $1,079 210 Gilbert Ave. S. Berman, new house, $375,000 1782 Stanford Ave. R. Tolles, water heater, $1,000 1195 Hillview Drive C. Lodes, reroof, $22,605 490 Yale Road P. Ashley, remodel kitchen and bath, $30,000 1141 Berkeley Ave. J. Preyer, central heat, $7,925 208 Felton Drive R. Shannon, new residence, $917,800; demolish house, $12,000 259 Elliot Drive D. Reynolds, reroof, $10,000 705 Evergreen St. K. Ambwani, add second story, $108,000 1330 Middle Ave. G. Gavello, remodel kitchen, $50,000 143 Newbridge St. R. Galvan, reroof, $1,500 635 San Mateo Drive P. Tarantino, drywall garage, $8,600 706 Woodland Ave. K. Seuell, remodel kitchen, $70,000 171 Oak Court P. Sowers, remodel interior, $132,400 1247 Sevier Ave. S. Gonzalez, temporary power pole, $500 300 El Camino Real Stanford University, re-roof, $28,266; re-roof, $23,740 725 Cotton St. J. Wire, re-roof, $6,500 721 University Ave. C. Vogelsang, $11,353

276 Marmona Drive H. Pollack, sewer, $1,100 1121 Carlton Ave. E. Smith, remodel home, $62,945 747 Gilbert Ave. C. Steinbeck, replace furnace, $8,925 777 Hermosa Way B. Miller, demolish garage, $5,000 144 Buckthorn Way L. Sadunas, water heater, $650 1815 Doris Drive R. Talbott, remodel kitchen, 2 baths and rec room, $100,000 1324 Windermere Ave. B. Davis, re-roof, $8,430 140 Scott Drive Scott Place Associates Lesee, demo Ti's, $67,000 1018 Cascade Drive T. Vocker, remodel bath, $15,000 105 Clover Lane S. Goudey, new air conditioning, $5,546

Palo Alto

776 Cereza Drive R. Baldschun, kitchen remodel, $2,000 243 Rinconada A. Byer, pool addition, $50,000 180 Palo Alto Ave. Baugh Living Trust, garage and living unit addition, $74,600 1601 Channing Ave. F. How, carport conversion, bedroom, bathroom and garage addition, $76,689 3688 South Court S. Joynes, bathroom remodel, $11,075 3436 Cowper Court D. Postolica, addition to front of house, $30,000 640 Kendall St. A. Lent, doorway widening, electrical restructuring, $2,000 745 Emerson St. Harrington Trustee, interior demolition, (no valuation listed) 3165 Porter Drive Alexandria, demolition, sewage reconstruction, $100,000 240 Ventura Ave. Y. Zhang, bedroom and bathroom remodel, $8,500 4080 Wilkie Way J. Porter, kitchen remodel, $10,500 790 La Para Ave. R. Filipowicz, kitchen remodel, $23,000 558 Vista Ave. M. Mead, accident repair, $15,000 3410 Janice Way S. Rutledge, bathroom remodel, $16,000

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