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$3,475,000

For Sale - Active
660 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,400 Square Feet
0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1921
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 days ago
Updated: Nov 03, 2025 at 09:13AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$10,856
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.34
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.8%

Property Description


0.11 Acres Lot
Built in 1921
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Located just blocks to downtown Palo Alto this home offers an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, multiple windows plus finished basement with separate outdoor entry for optionality. The impressive great room is the central gathering place with gas fireplace, hardwood floors and dining area. Adjacent kitchen includes granite counter tops, tumbled stone back splash with stainless steel appliances including LG refrigerator, Bosh dishwasher, gas Elan range and oven. The primary bedroom includes en suite bath with dual vanity, jetted tub, stall shower with glass enclosure and walk in closet. Additional office with vaulted ceiling is a bonus off of the primary bedroom. Two additional bedrooms share a hallway bath with a tub/shower combination. The basement has a separate outdoor entry and includes two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms and full kitchen with stainless steel Samsung gas range, LG refrigerator and LG washer/dryer. The wrap around backyard includes a fire pit for evening relaxing, raised planter beds and olive trees. Excellent Palo Alto schools and incredible opportunity and optionality with the completely separate and self contained basement. Outstanding location with close proximity to Cal Train, downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park, HWY 101 and Stanford University.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 12001018
  • Lot Size: 4792 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1921

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Santa Clara

Listing Details


Listed by:
Judy Citron
Compass
(650) 400-8424

Source:
bridgeMLS
MLS#: ML82018800
bridgeMLS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$10,856
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.34
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$3,475,000
Amount financed:
-$2,780,000
Down payment:
$695,000
Closing costs:
$104,250
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$799,250
Square feet:
2,400
Cost per square foot:
$1,448
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.38

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,780,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$16,445
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$567
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$17,012

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$8,100 $97,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$486 -$5,832
Operating income:
$7,614 $91,368

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$567-$6,804
Property management: (8%)
8%-$648-$7,776
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$405-$4,860
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$405-$4,860
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (25%)
25%-$2,025-$24,300

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$5,589 $67,068
Mortgage payments:
-$16,445 -$197,340
Cash flow:
-$10,856 -$130,272