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laptops, $4; power tools, up to $8; computer speakers, $4; DVD players, $7; and game consoles, $23. Because households usually tend to use multiple devices that acquire phantom power, such as the examples previously listed, the amount of energy consumed can substantially add up. According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, proper energy-
plugged in.” Age of a home plays another role in increasing energy bills. According to Mytels, older homes tend to not have up-to-date insulation and energy grids. Newer homes have to meet fuel efficiency and building standards from Title 24 within the California Code of Regulations. Some of these regulations include requirements for green design, energy efficiency and electrical and mechanical systems of the building. Smart Strip LCG5 Energy Saving Power Strip Luxury appliances, usually found in larger homes, do not meet these regulation require- saving measures can decrease phantom-power ments because they are very expensive to use by 30 percent. maintain due to their lack of energy efficienTo help improve home-energy efficiency, cy. An example of this type of appliance is the Palo Alto Utilities Department offers the a heated towel rack, which promises a warm Smart Energy Rebate Program. If an energytowel after a shower or bath every time. Un- sufficient or EnergyStar-approved product like common appliances, luxury products is purchased, federal tax credit will become such as the heated towel rack are not Ener- available — another way to start becoming gyStar-rated and use an extensive amount of energy efficient. N energy — about $500 worth a year, according Editorial Intern Janelle Eastman can be to Mytels. Research from the Lawrence Berkeley Na- emailed at jeastman@paweekly.com. tional Laboratory shows that a single device using phantom power will not significantly increase energy bills. If an appliance on standby READ MORE ONLINE mode continuously consumes 1 watt of energy www.PaloAltoOnline.com for one year the cost would equal about $1. Annually, digital clocks or radios consume For more Home and Real Estate news, visit www.paloaltoonline.com/real_estate. an average of $2 worth of phantom power;
SALES AT A GLANCE East Palo Alto
Highest sales price: $1,351,000
Total sales reported: 7 Lowest sales price: $195,000 Highest sales price: $280,000
Palo Alto Total sales reported: 12 Lowest sales price: $183,000 Highest sales price: $1,995,000
Los Altos Total sales reported: 6 Lowest sales price: $899,500 Highest sales price: $1,707,000
Redwood City Total sales reported: 16 Lowest sales price: $350,000 Highest sales price: $2,300,000
Menlo Park Total sales reported: 7 Lowest sales price: $325,000 Highest sales price: $1,750,000
Woodside Total sales reported: 1 Lowest sales price: $3,869,000 Highest sales price: $3,869,000
Mountain View Total sales reported: 17 Lowest sales price: $255,000
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 2521 Annapolis St. Working Dirt to R. & M. Jimenez for $280,000 on 7/20/11 1112 Bay Road Working Dirt to I. Munguia for $255,000 on 7/20/11; previous sale 10/05, $569,000 2477 Illinois St. Working Dirt to A. Mendoza for $255,000 on 7/22/11; previous sale 1/92, $125,000 2840 Illinois St. GMAC Bank to Post Apple Limited for $195,000 on 7/22/11 828 Schembri Lane J. WallaceGreene to F. Luna for $220,000 on 7/21/11; previous sale 11/80,
Source: California REsource
$100,000 132 Verbena Drive P. Durden to Valencia Trust for $250,000 on 7/22/11; previous sale 6/08, $303,000 2769 Xavier St. A. Campos to S. Lopez for $235,000 on 7/19/11; previous sale 8/04, $469,000
Los Altos 6 Bay Tree Lane Minetti Trust to M. Kelly for $1,150,500 on 8/2/11 375 Chamisal Ave. B. & P. Coleman to H. Kung for $1,275,000 on 7/29/11 1 W. Edith Ave. #B112 C. Werner to Pogue Trust for $899,500 on 7/29/11; previous sale 6/96, $445,000 36 Lyell St. Norabel Limited to Lyell Street Limited for $1,225,000 on 7/29/11; previous sale 2/10, $975,000 327 Mariposa Ave. Andrews Trust to E. & D. McCluskey for $1,707,000 on 8/2/11; previous sale
12/97, $731,000 541 Pinecrest Drive Stevenson Trust to P. Chowdhury for $1,525,000 on 7/29/11; previous sale 3/94, $625,000
Menlo Park 433 7th Ave. P. Disibio to T. Liu for $570,000 on 7/22/11 1835 Bay Laurel Drive Battistini Trust to E. & D. Schor for $1,300,000 on 7/21/11 1108 Del Norte Ave. Beauty World I to Y. Tsai for $550,000 on 7/21/11; previous sale 11/01, $845,909 155 East Creek Drive Kiem Trust to T. & A. Watson for $1,750,000 on 7/22/11; previous sale 12/91, $609,000 358 Ivy Drive Haile Trust to D. Walker for $325,000 on 7/18/11; previous sale 2/87, $84,000 1359 Madera Ave. M. Lopez to D. Oren for $363,000 on 7/20/11; pre-
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