The Hamlet, 4159 El Camino Way unit B
Updated November 10, 2026 · By b. (findwithb.com)
A single level, ground floor two bedroom, two bath condo deep inside The Hamlet, a 1987 complex of individually owned condos off El Camino Way. The door numerals read 4159 B, which matches the ground floor unit B listing ($5,400, 1,310 sq ft) and rules out the two level unit H. The living room has a corner fireplace in new marble look tile and two sliders onto a large turf patio that faces the courtyard; bedroom 1 has a walk in closet, a small alcove room, its own bath and a slider to a small back patio. The renovation is on the surface: new vinyl style plank floors, paint, a quartz sink run with a stainless sink, a 2022 GE counter depth refrigerator and a 2021 GE dishwasher, next to older slab cabinets and vanities, beige solid surface counters on the range wall, blush bath tile, a 2017 microwave hood and a white GE range. Heat is electric baseboards with room thermostats; no air conditioning was seen. The stacked GE washer and dryer is in a hall closet. Homes sit above, the patio is open and overlooked by a neighbors' stair, and only one smoke alarm was seen.
76 recorded objects and spaces · 56 detailed findings · 34 listing checks
- City
- Palo Alto
- Address
- 4159 El Camino Way, Unit B, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Visit date
- 3 Nov 2026, 11:25
- Home type
- Two bedroom, two bath single level condo, ground floor
- Recorded asking rent
- $5,400 per month, as of
2026-11-04. This is a dated record, not a current offer.
Inside the apartment
Walking in
You step through a solid stained wood door onto new honey toned plank floors, with crisp white baseboards, textured cream walls and a long baseboard heater along the short entry hall. The living room opens up bright and empty, with two wide sliders on either side of a corner fireplace in glossy white marble look tile, and through the glass a turf patio, a tree in red fall leaves and the cream walls and gray balconies of the buildings across the courtyard. It looks freshly turned over, with only a folding chair standing in the dining corner by the kitchen bar.
Light and windows
The living room is the bright heart of the home. Its two wide sliders face the courtyard, and at late morning on the tour the room was full of soft, even daylight while the buildings across the courtyard glowed in sun, so the living side likely faces away from the midday sun and stays glare free; the three story building opposite and the steel stair beside the patio take some of the sky. Bedroom one is the sunniest room: at about half past eleven, direct sun poured through its slider and lay deep across the floor. Bedroom two looked out at a sunny hedge and paving while its own floor stayed in shade. The galley kitchen has no outside window and borrows daylight over the raised bar, helped by recessed ceiling lights, and bath one has no window at all. After dark you will lean on lamps: no ceiling light was seen in the living room or bedroom two, and bedroom one has only a small round fitting. Every slider has curtain panels and no blinds, with sheer floral panels in the living room that soften light but do not block it. How much afternoon and evening sun reaches each side was not filmed.
Space and layout
Everything is on one level, with no stairs inside or up to the door. The living room flows into a dining corner and a galley kitchen whose sink run ends in a raised quartz bar, so whoever cooks faces the room and the patio. A hall leads to the two bedrooms at opposite ends of the home. Bedroom one is a long suite: a deep room with its slider on the far wall, an L shaped walk in closet, a small alcove room behind its own door, its own bath, and a little patio outside. Bedroom two sits at the other end beside the laundry closet and the second bath, with a mirrored reach in closet and its own slider. That split works well for two people who each want a bedroom and bath of their own. Hosting spills easily onto the big front patio in good weather. Baseboard heaters run along several walls, including the long wall of bedroom one, so plan where the bed and the sofa go.
Sound during the visit
With the sliders shut, the rooms sounded hushed and still on the phone audio, far softer than the courtyard air that came in once a slider opened. The home sits deep inside the complex, with other buildings and long garden walks between you and El Camino Way and James Road, so street traffic is screened. The sounds most likely to reach you are neighbors: homes sit above you in a three story building, and an open steel stair to the upper homes lands right at the corner of your patio and entry, so footsteps on metal treads and voices will pass close to the living room glass. Behind bedroom one, an open doorway into a shared stair passage sits a few steps from the slider, and a neighbor's patio with an umbrella and outdoor chairs is just past the hedge. Inside, the stacked washer and dryer run right outside bedroom two, and the dishwasher by the open kitchen is rated on the loud side. Nothing was measured with a meter, and night noise and footsteps from above could not be judged.
Recorded interior features
| Feature | Record and evidence basis |
|---|---|
| Laundry inside the apartment | GE unitized Spacemaker washer and dryer (GUD27 family) stacked in a hall closetObserved during the visit |
| Air conditioning | No air conditioner, mini split, window unit or ceiling fans; electric baseboard heat onlyObserved during the visit |
| Dishwasher | GE GDT530PSP6SS top control dishwasher with plastic tub, built about April 2021Recorded label |
| Gas cooking | White GE electric smooth top range with self clean ovenObserved during the visit |
| Internet hardware | Phone jacks and coax outlets only; no Ethernet or network equipmentObserved during the visit |
| Private outdoor space | Large turf front patio off the living room (open and overlooked) plus a small back patio off bedroom 1Observed during the visit |
| Windows on two sides | Sliders on the courtyard side and on the rear sideObserved during the visit |
Every recorded detail, by part of the home
Explore the observations, equipment and questions behind this apartment record. A label reading, an inference and an external specification are kept separate. A recorded capability does not mean it was tested during the visit.
Rent, fees and utilities
Rent and fees for unit 4159 B (listed October 22, 2026)
Unit H in the same complex (two levels, 2.5 baths, 1,224 sq ft, no pets) was listed at $5,000 with a $5,000 deposit in the same weeks; a removed February 2026 listing for a 1,310 sq ft single level unit asked $4,300.
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1 · Research source 2Every appliance and the heat in unit B are electric, so the tenant electric bill carries all heating and cooking.
External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1listed rent, unit B (Trulia): 5400 USD per month
External researchResearch source 1availability: Nov 5
External researchResearch source 1listed rent per square foot (1,310 sq ft): 4.12 USD per sq ft per month
External researchResearch source 1security deposit: 6000 USD
External researchResearch source 1lease term: 12 months
External researchResearch source 1included in rent: water, garbage, and flood, hazard and earthquake insurance
External researchResearch source 1pets: cats and small dogs allowed; pet deposit or rent not stated
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1application fee: not stated (an older unit D listing charged $50 per adult)
External research. Recorded confidence 40%Research source 1
Recorded connections
applies to: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
External research
Kitchen and appliances
Recorded finding · Read in the source
Kitchen appliances span 2017 to 2022 and mix white with stainless
Labels date the GE microwave to February 2017, the GE dishwasher to about April 2021 and the GE refrigerator to about April 2022. The white range and microwave sit across from a stainless refrigerator and dishwasher, under new quartz on one run and older beige solid surface on the other.
Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Newer cooling and dish appliances; the cooking pair is older and the microwave is at its typical life.
Ask the manager: Will the 2017 microwave and the range be replaced if they fail?
Recorded finding · Read in the source
Microwave hood is about 9.75 years old
The label reads FEBRUARY 2017, which puts it at InterNACHI's typical 9 year life for microwave ovens. It is also the only ventilation over the range.
Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Research source 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Expect a replacement during a lease; check that the fan and light work.
Recorded finding · Inference
No exhaust duct seen above the microwave hood
The cabinet above the microwave was opened: it holds the microwave's receptacle and cord but no visible vertical duct. The fan either recirculates through a filter or exits through the wall behind.
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: Searing and frying smoke may linger in the open living area.
Ask the manager: Does the microwave hood vent outside?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Brown drip stains inside the cabinet above the microwave
The underside of the cabinet top above the microwave shows brown drip marks. In a ground floor unit with homes above, a past leak from above is one possible cause; grease or steam is another.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: Worth asking about any past leaks from the unit above.
Ask the manager: Has there been a leak from the unit above into the kitchen?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
New quartz on one run only; older beige solid surface stays on the range wall
The sink run and raised bar have new white veined quartz with an undermount sink, while the range wall and side run keep an older beige solid surface top with an integral coved backsplash.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: The renovation is partial; the listing line about a newly installed quartz countertop is true for the sink run only.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Older slab cabinets kept under the new quartz
The white slab cabinets with routed finger pulls are an older style; the new quartz overhangs them with an uneven gap, interiors show specks and chipped edges, and a drawer front sits out of line.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Cabinet storage is functional but dated; expect sticky or loose doors over time.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Old water stains on the sink base floor and a corroded fitting
The particleboard floor of the sink base has dark spots and stains and old screw holes, and a fitting on the back wall behind the disposer is corroded. No active leak was seen; water was not run.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Photograph it at move in so it is not charged to you.
Ask the manager: Were the supply valves replaced with the new sink?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Electric radiant cooking only
The range is an electric smooth top with a dual front element and a melt setting. No gas line was seen.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Cooks who want gas flame or fast induction response will notice; flat bottomed pans work best.
Recorded finding · External research
Counter depth refrigerator of 17.7 cu ft with no ice maker
A counter depth GE bottom freezer of about 17.7 cu ft (about 4.7 cu ft freezer). It sits flush in the galley but holds less than a standard depth unit, and no ice maker was seen.
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
Why it may matter: Fine for one to three people who shop weekly; tight for bulk buyers.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Sink faces the living room over a raised bar
The galley puts the range and microwave on one wall and the sink, dishwasher and drawers on a peninsula run whose raised quartz bar looks over the dining and living area. The refrigerator closes the sink run.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: You can talk to people in the living room while cooking; the raised ledge hides sink clutter from the sofa.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
No GFCI test buttons seen on counter receptacles
The two counter receptacles that were filmed are plain duplex outlets. Protection may come from a GFCI breaker or another outlet on the circuit.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
Ask the manager: Are the kitchen counter outlets GFCI protected?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Water, burners, oven and appliances were not run
Doors and drawers of the refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, range drawer and microwave were opened, but no water was run and nothing was switched on.
Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Test the faucet, disposer, burners and dishwasher at move in.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Dark residue in the gap above the range drawer
A dark brown strip of residue or chipped finish runs along the gap between the oven door and the storage drawer.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: Note it at move in.
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No exterior window seen in the kitchen
The galley's walls hold cabinets and the range; daylight reaches it over the raised bar from the living room sliders.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Why it may matter: Cooking smells depend on the microwave fan and the sliders.
GE 17.7 cu ft counter depth bottom freezer refrigerator, stainless (GBE17HYRAFS), built about April 2022
- Brand
- GE
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Product family
- GE GBE17HYR counter depth bottom freezer (retail model GBE17HYRFS)
- Recorded model
- GBE17HYRAFS
- Identification status
- exact model confirmed
Recorded age estimate: about 4 years 7 months old at the tour (built about April 2022)
Age estimate basis: GE serial [device identifier removed]: G = April, T = 2010 or 2022 under GE's letter chart. 2022 chosen because the label lists R600a refrigerant and c pentane insulation and the GBE17HYR family is a current GE model, not a 2010 design.
Recorded condition: Clean inside with intact shelves and drawers; doors closed normally.
Rating label reads GBE17HYRAFS, serial [device identifier removed], 115 V 60 Hz 3 A, refrigerant R600a 68 g.
Read in the sourceTour reference 1The label model GBE17HYRAFS matches the retail model GBE17HYRFS except for a revision letter, so retail specifications are applied to it.
InferenceTour reference 1 · Research source 1The camera holder opened the fresh food door and the freezer drawer; both opened and closed normally.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
total capacity: 17.7 cu ft
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2fresh food capacity: about 13.0 cu ft
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2freezer capacity: about 4.7 cu ft
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2depth class: counter depth (cabinet about 24 in, about 27 in overall)
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1width and height: about 31 in wide, about 68 in tall
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1configuration: bottom freezer drawer with baskets, French style single fresh food door, no ice maker or dispenser seen
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2electrical rating on label: 115 V 60 Hz, 3 A; defrost heater 180 W
Read in the sourceTour reference 1refrigerant: R600a, 68 g
Read in the sourceTour reference 1minimum clearances on label: top 1 in, back 2 in, sides 3/4 in
Read in the sourceTour reference 1controls: electronic zone controls with Turbo Cool, Turbo Freeze, a TempZone setting, control lock and alarm
Read in the sourceTour reference 1finish: stainless steel doors (FS suffix on the retail model means fingerprint resistant stainless)
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1ENERGY STAR: yes (retail model)
External researchResearch source 1Material: doors: stainless steel
Observed in the recordingMaterial: shelves: glass
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: weekly groceries for one to three people. 17.7 cu ft is mid size; counter depth trades depth for capacity
InferenceCapability recorded as not supported: ice or filtered water from the door. no dispenser on the doors; no ice maker seen in the freezer
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Capability recorded as possible: bulk freezing (batch cooking, warehouse club shopping). freezer is about 4.7 cu ft
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Limitation: Counter depth models hold less than standard depth refrigerators of the same width; large platters and bulk packs fit less easily.
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Limitation: No ice maker was seen; ice means trays.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Practical interpretation: Counter depth sits flush with the galley counters, which keeps the walkway open.
InferencePractical interpretation: Plan on ice trays or a countertop ice maker.
InferenceRecorded quality assessment: average. Current GE mid range counter depth model with electronic controls; Fits flush in the galley; No ice maker or dispenser
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: early. Typical life in years: 9 to 13. Estimated replacement cost in USD: about 1,600 to 1,800. Estimate basis: InterNACHI 9 to 13 years; GBE17HYRFS listed at about $1,799 at Home Depot
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1 · Research source 2
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingadjacent to: New white quartz counter and raised breakfast bar on the sink run
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Questions to ask
- Is there a water line for an ice maker kit?
GE 1.7 cu ft over the range sensor microwave, white (JVM6175DK1WW), made February 2017
- Brand
- GE
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Product family
- GE JVM6175 over the range sensor microwave
- Recorded model
- JVM6175DK1WW
- Identification status
- exact model confirmed
Recorded age estimate: about 9 years 9 months old at the tour
Age estimate basis: Manufacture date printed on the label (FEBRUARY 2017); the [device identifier removed] DH (February, 2005 or 2017) agrees.
Recorded condition: Door, turntable and panel look intact; not tested.
Label reads Model JVM6175DK1WW, Serial [device identifier removed], FEBRUARY 2017.
Read in the sourceTour reference 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
The camera holder opened the microwave door; it was not run.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
capacity: 1.7 cu ft
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2cooking power: 1000 W (IEC 705)
External researchResearch source 1vent fan: 2 speed, 300 CFM
External researchResearch source 1venting options: recirculating or outside exhaust, vertical or horizontal
External researchResearch source 1size: about 30 in wide, 16 in high, 16 in deep
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1power connection: cord plugged into a receptacle inside the cabinet above, as the maker requires
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Research source 1controls observed: sensor popcorn, beverage and potato; reheat; defrost; Express Cook 1 to 5; timer; add 30 seconds; lock; mute; turntable
Read in the sourceTour reference 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: reheat and simple cooking
InferenceCapability recorded as unknown: vent cooking fumes outdoors. no duct was seen in the cabinet above; it may recirculate or exit through the wall behind
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1Limitation: It is the only ventilation over the range; an over the range microwave captures smoke and grease less well than a dedicated hood.
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Limitation: At about 9.75 years it is at InterNACHI's typical 9 year life for microwave ovens.
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1Recorded quality assessment: basic. Entry level white GE microhood; 300 CFM fan; Older than the refrigerator and dishwasher
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: past typical. Typical life in years: 9. Estimated replacement cost in USD: about 250 to 380. Estimate basis: InterNACHI 9 years; retail listings about $252 to $379
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1 · Research source 2
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingabove: GE 30 in white freestanding electric range, smooth glass top, self clean oven
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1serves: GE 30 in white freestanding electric range, smooth glass top, self clean oven. the microwave fan is the only range ventilation
InferenceTour reference 1powered by: Kitchen counter receptacles
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Questions to ask
- Does the microwave vent outside or recirculate through a charcoal filter?
GE 30 in white freestanding electric range, smooth glass top, self clean oven
- Brand
- GE
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Product family
- GE 30 in freestanding electric radiant range with backguard knobs and electronic oven controls
- Identification status
- brand only
Recorded age estimate: unknown; likely bought with the February 2017 white microwave
Age estimate basis: Matching white GE finish and control style next to the dated microwave; no rating label was read.
Recorded condition: Glass top and oven look clean; a dark residue or chipped strip shows in the gap above the drawer. Not tested.
The camera holder opened the oven door and the storage drawer; no element or oven was turned on.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
fuel: electric (radiant elements under a glass top)
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2elements: 4; front right is a dual element (Small Burner and Large Burner); rear right has a Melt setting
Read in the sourceTour reference 1oven controls: electronic: Bake, Broil Hi/Lo, Self Clean, Cancel Off, Cooking Options
Read in the sourceTour reference 1oven: black porcelain cavity with 2 racks; oven window
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2storage drawer: yes, below the oven
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2finish: white
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Material: cooktop: ceramic glass
Observed in the recordingMaterial: body: white enameled steel
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: boil, simmer and fry on four elements. not tested
InferenceCapability recorded as supported by hardware: melt butter or chocolate on a low rear setting
Read in the sourceTour reference 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: self cleaning oven
Read in the sourceTour reference 1Capability recorded as possible: wok cooking at high heat. radiant glass tops respond slowly and need flat pans
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Limitation: Radiant electric elements heat and cool slowly compared with gas or induction.
InferenceLimitation: No gas line was seen, so a gas range is not an option.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded quality assessment: basic. Entry GE electric radiant range; Self clean and a dual element; White finish next to stainless refrigerator and dishwasher
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: mid. Typical life in years: 13 to 15. Estimate basis: InterNACHI electric range 13 to 15 years; age inferred from the 2017 microwave
Inference. Recorded confidence 40%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
Moen GX PRO Prep series 1/2 HP continuous feed disposer (GXP50C)
- Brand
- Moen
- Manufacturer
- Moen
- Product family
- Moen GX PRO Prep series
- Recorded model
- GXP50C
- Identification status
- exact model confirmed
Recorded condition: Looks recent and clean; a corroded fitting sits on the wall behind it.
Label reads MOEN GXP50C 1/2 HP.
Read in the sourceTour reference 1motor: 1/2 HP permanent magnet, about 2600 rpm
External researchResearch source 1grind components: galvanized steel in a polymer chamber
External researchResearch source 1drain and dishwasher connections: 1 1/2 in drain, 7/8 in dishwasher port
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1warranty shown on label: 5 year limited (icon)
Read in the source. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1feed type: continuous feed with wall switch (switch not located)
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: grind everyday food scraps. not run on the tour
InferenceLimitation: 1/2 HP is the entry size; fibrous peels and bones jam it more easily than 3/4 HP units.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded quality assessment: basic. Entry 1/2 HP size; Current Moen product with a quick mount
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: early. Typical life in years: 12. Estimate basis: InterNACHI 12 years; the unit looks recent
Inference. Recorded confidence 40%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingpart of: Under sink plumbing and sink base cabinet floor
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Large stainless undermount single bowl kitchen sink in the quartz run
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Clean, recently installed with the quartz.
Water was not run on the tour, so drain speed and hot water delivery are unknown.
Not observed in the recordingtype: single large rectangular bowl, undermount, stainless steel
Observed in the recordingposition: in the peninsula run, facing the living room over a raised bar
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1accessories: deck mounted soap dispenser
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: wash large pans and sheet trays. single wide bowl
InferenceRecorded quality assessment: above average. Large single bowl undermount in quartz; New with the quartz top
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingpart of: New white quartz counter and raised breakfast bar on the sink run
Observed in the recording
Brushed stainless pull down spring neck kitchen faucet, single handle
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Looks new; not run.
style: commercial look coil spring neck with pull down spray head, single side lever
Observed in the recordingfinish: brushed stainless or nickel
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: rinse large pots with the pull down head. not tested
InferenceRecorded quality assessment: average. Popular spring neck style; brand not visible
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
part of: Large stainless undermount single bowl kitchen sink in the quartz run
Observed in the recording
Under sink plumbing and sink base cabinet floor
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Plumbing looks serviceable; the base floor shows old water staining and the fitting behind the disposer is corroded.
contents: Moen disposer, two angle stops with braided supplies, dishwasher drain hose, a corroded fitting on the back wall
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2cabinet floor: stained particleboard with dark spots and old screw holes
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
New white quartz counter and raised breakfast bar on the sink run
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Clean and unchipped; the top overhangs older cabinets with an uneven gap.
material: white engineered quartz with gray veining
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1edge: square eased edge
Observed in the recordingextent: sink run with dishwasher and drawer base, plus a raised bar ledge on the peninsula facing the living and dining area
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1backsplash: 4 in quartz splash on the drawer section; painted textured wall above
Observed in the recordingMaterial: top: engineered quartz
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: breakfast bar seating from the dining side. raised ledge over a half wall
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: above average. New quartz with an undermount sink; Only on one run
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingfaces: Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
Observed in the recordingvisible from: Dining area beside the living room with a peninsula breakfast bar
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Older beige solid surface counters with integral coved backsplash on the range wall and side run
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Intact, dated color.
material: beige solid surface (cultured or acrylic type) with an integral coved backsplash
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3extent: both sides of the range and the side run
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Recorded quality assessment: basic. Dated beige solid surface; Does not match the new quartz
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: late. Typical life in years: 20. Estimate basis: InterNACHI cultured marble 20 years as the nearest category; likely decades old
Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
White flat slab kitchen cabinets with routed finger pull edges (older boxes)
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Older boxes with specks, chips on bottom edges, an uneven gap under the new top, a sink base floor with old stains and brown drip stains inside the cabinet above the microwave.
door style: flat slab doors and drawer fronts with a routed integral finger pull edge, no hardware
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2finish: white, likely thermofoil or melamine
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1shelving: adjustable shelves on pins in the uppers
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1drawer bank: three drawer base beside the dishwasher with white melamine drawer boxes
Observed in the recordingLimitation: No visible soft close hardware; routed finger pulls collect grime.
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded quality assessment: basic. Older slab boxes kept under new quartz; Specks and chips inside and on the edges
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: mid. Typical life in years: 50. Estimate basis: InterNACHI kitchen cabinets 50 years; style suggests the original build or an early update
Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
Recessed ceiling can lights in the kitchen
- Identification status
- category only
type: recessed downlights
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Limitation: No under cabinet lighting was seen.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
Kitchen counter receptacles
- Identification status
- category only
observed: standard duplex receptacles above the quartz splash and on the beige side run backsplash; one inside the cabinet above the microwave
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2GFCI buttons visible: no (protection may be upstream)
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
- Identification status
- category only
layout: range and microwave on one wall; sink, dishwasher, drawers and refrigerator on the peninsula run with a raised bar to the living and dining area; a beige topped side run
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2exterior window: none seen; daylight arrives over the bar from the living room sliders
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Washer, dryer and laundry
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Washer and dryer in the unit, stacked in a hall closet
A GE unitized Spacemaker laundry center (3.8 cu ft washer, 5.9 cu ft dryer for the GUD27 family) fills a closet in the hall between the kitchen and bedroom 2.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Research source 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: No trips to a shared laundry room; loads are mid size.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Corrugated flex dryer duct behind the laundry center
A corrugated flexible metallic duct runs up behind the right side of the laundry center. Its full run and outside termination were not seen.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Lint builds up faster in corrugated duct; slow drying is the first sign.
Ask the manager: When was the dryer vent last cleaned?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Laundry runs next to bedroom 2 and the second bath
The laundry closet opens to the hall right outside bedroom 2, across from bath 2.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Avoid late night spin cycles if someone sleeps in bedroom 2.
GE top control dishwasher with plastic tub, stainless front (GDT530PSP6SS), built about April 2021
- Brand
- GE
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Product family
- GE GDT530 top control tall tub dishwasher (retail GDT530PSPSS)
- Recorded model
- GDT530PSP6SS
- Identification status
- exact model confirmed
Recorded age estimate: about 5 years 7 months old at the tour (built about April 2021)
Age estimate basis: GE serial [device identifier removed]: G = April, S = 2009 or 2021. 2021 chosen because the GDT530P line is a recent GE model that retailers now list as discontinued and replaced, so it did not exist in 2009.
Recorded condition: Door opened smoothly, racks intact and clean; no cycle was run.
Rating label on the door edge reads Model GDT530PSP6SS, Serial [device identifier removed], Assembled in the USA.
Read in the sourceTour reference 1The camera holder opened the door and pulled out the racks; no wash cycle was run.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
The dishwasher drain hose loops up under the sink and connects to the disposer.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
width: 24 in
External researchResearch source 1capacity: 16 place settings
External researchResearch source 1sound rating: 54 dBA
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1 · Research source 2tub: plastic interior
External researchResearch source 1features (retail model): Sanitize cycle, Dry Boost, ENERGY STAR
External researchResearch source 1controls: hidden top controls: AutoSense, Heavy, Normal, 1 Hour, plus option buttons
Read in the sourceTour reference 1racks observed: upper and lower racks
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2finish: stainless front with top edge controls
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Material: tub: plastic
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2 · Research source 3 · Research source 4Material: door: stainless steel
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: daily dish load for a household. 16 place settings
External researchResearch source 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: sanitize cycle
External researchResearch source 1Limitation: Plastic tubs dry less well than stainless tubs and hold odors more; Dry Boost helps.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Limitation: Rated 54 dBA, audible in the open kitchen and living area while running.
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1 · Research source 2Limitation: The model is discontinued, so replacement parts will become harder to find over time.
External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1Practical interpretation: A working dishwasher with a sanitize option; run it when nobody is on a call in the living room.
InferenceRecorded quality assessment: average. Entry to mid GE model with plastic tub; Top controls and a steam or sanitize option; Not a quiet premium unit at 54 dBA
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: mid. Typical life in years: 9. Estimated replacement cost in USD: about 330 to 650 (GE clearance and list for the retail model). Estimate basis: InterNACHI 9 years; GE list $649, clearance $330.20
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1 · Research source 2
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingadjacent to: Large stainless undermount single bowl kitchen sink in the quartz run
Observed in the recordingconnected to: Moen GX PRO Prep series 1/2 HP continuous feed disposer (GXP50C). drain hose
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
GE Unitized Spacemaker top load washer (lower half of a stacked laundry center), white
- Brand
- GE
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Product family
- GE Unitized Spacemaker 27 in laundry center (GUD27ESSMWW electric or GUD27GSSMWW gas)
- Recorded model
- GUD27ESSMWW or GUD27GSSMWW
- Identification status
- likely model
Recorded age estimate: unknown; the platform dates from about 2017 onward and the unit looks recent
Age estimate basis: The GUD27ESSM specification is dated November 2017; fresh warning labels; rating label not legible.
Recorded condition: Clean drum and fresh labels; lid opened normally.
The camera holder opened the washer lid; no cycle was run.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The 11 cycle washer and 4 cycle dryer layout matches GE's GUD27ESSM specification, which covers the electric GUD27ESSMWW and gas GUD27GSSMWW; the rating label was not legible, so the fuel is unknown.
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Research source 1capacity: 3.8 cu ft (DOE)
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1basket: stainless steel with a short center post
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Research source 1wash cycles: 11 (Colors and Whites at three soil levels, Drain and Spin, Speed Wash, Delicates, Casuals, Bulky Items)
Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Research source 1options: Temperature and Load Size knobs, Deep Rinse
Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2max spin: 800 rpm
External research. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1water levels: auto load sensing with 4 levels
External research. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1laundry center size: about 75 7/8 in high, 26 3/4 in wide, 30 7/8 in deep
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: wash a normal household load. lid opened; no cycle run
InferenceTour reference 1Capability recorded as possible: bulky items such as a queen comforter. 3.8 cu ft is mid size
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Limitation: Top load washers with an 800 rpm spin leave clothes wetter than front loaders, so drying takes longer.
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Limitation: A 27 in unitized center is narrower than a full size pair.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded quality assessment: average. Full function unitized center in the unit; Basic controls
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: early. Typical life in years: 5 to 15. Estimated replacement cost in USD: about 1,570 to 1,750 for the pair (GE clearance and list). Estimate basis: InterNACHI washer 5 to 15 years; GE price for GUD27ESSMWW
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Research source 1 · Research source 2
Recorded connections
located in: Laundry closet in the hall
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
GE Unitized Spacemaker dryer (upper half of the stacked laundry center), white; fuel not confirmed
- Brand
- GE
- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Product family
- GE Unitized Spacemaker 27 in laundry center (GUD27ESSMWW electric or GUD27GSSMWW gas)
- Recorded model
- GUD27ESSMWW or GUD27GSSMWW
- Identification status
- likely model
Recorded age estimate: unknown; the platform dates from about 2017 onward and the unit looks recent
Age estimate basis: The GUD27ESSM specification is dated November 2017; fresh warning labels; rating label not legible.
Recorded condition: Clean drum; door opened normally.
The camera holder opened the dryer door; the rating label above the opening was not legible.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
capacity: 5.9 cu ft
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1dry cycles: 4: Cottons, Easy Care, Delicates, Timed Dry (to 90 min), with Quick Fluff and Dewrinkle positions
Read in the sourceTour reference 1 · Research source 1fuel: not determined (electric GUD27ESSMWW needs a 240 V 30 A circuit; a gas twin exists)
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1 · Research source 2venting: vented through a corrugated flexible metallic duct behind the unit
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: dry a washer load. door opened; no cycle run
InferenceTour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: average. Mid size drum, mechanical timer controls
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Recorded lifecycle estimate: early. Typical life in years: 13. Estimate basis: InterNACHI dryer 13 years
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Laundry closet in the hall
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1above: GE Unitized Spacemaker top load washer (lower half of a stacked laundry center), white
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Corrugated flexible metallic dryer duct
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Only a short section visible.
type: corrugated flexible metallic duct (foil or semi rigid not determined)
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1termination: not seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Limitation: Corrugated flex duct traps lint faster than smooth rigid duct and needs regular cleaning.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Recorded connections
serves: GE Unitized Spacemaker dryer (upper half of the stacked laundry center), white; fuel not confirmed
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
Laundry closet in the hall
- Identification status
- category only
observed: closet sized for a 27 in stacked laundry center, door with a recessed pull; no utility sink
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
adjacent to: Bedroom 2: mirrored reach in closet and a slider to the rear
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1located in: Hall linking the living area, bedroom 1, the kitchen, laundry, bath 2 and bedroom 2
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Heating and cooling
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No air conditioning or fans seen
No air conditioner, mini split head, window unit, ducts, registers or ceiling fans were seen in any room. Heat is electric baseboards. A removed February 2026 listing at this address said No A/C. A mini split condenser serves another unit across the courtyard, so owners can add one.
Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Hot spells rely on the sliders and portable fans; ground floor shading helps.
Ask the manager: Would the owner allow or install a mini split or portable air conditioner?
Recorded finding · Inference
Electric baseboard heat, room by room
Every heater seen is an electric resistance baseboard with its own digital thermostat. Heating only occupied rooms saves money, but resistance heat costs more per unit of warmth than a heat pump or gas.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Why it may matter: Expect higher winter electric bills; ask for past bills.
Ask the manager: What were typical winter electric bills for this unit?
Recorded finding · Inference
Baseboard heaters constrain bed and sofa placement
Heaters run along the long bedroom 1 wall, beside the bedroom 2 door and on the living room wall at the hall.
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Keep beds, sofas and curtains clear of the heaters.
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No heater seen in the kitchen or bathrooms
No baseboard heater, wall heater or heat lamp was seen in the kitchen or either bathroom.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: Bathrooms may feel cold on winter mornings.
Ask the manager: Is there heat in the bathrooms?
Heating by electric baseboard heaters with room thermostats plus a living room fireplace; no cooling seen
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Heaters look intact; none were turned on.
heat source: electric resistance baseboard heaters in the living area, entry hall and both bedrooms
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4controls: Honeywell digital line voltage wall thermostats by zone (hall or living, bedroom 1, bedroom 2)
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2cooling: none seen: no air conditioner, mini split head, window unit, ducts, registers or ceiling fans
Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3supplemental: living room fireplace
Observed in the recordingCapability recorded as supported by hardware: heat each room separately. thermostats by zone
InferenceCapability recorded as not supported: cool the apartment. no cooling equipment seen
Not observed in the recordingLimitation: Electric resistance heat costs more to run than a heat pump or gas furnace for the same warmth.
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Limitation: No ventilation or air filtration system; fresh air comes from the sliders and bath fans.
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded quality assessment: basic. Electric baseboard heat with no cooling; Zone thermostats are a plus
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Recorded connections
serves: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Electric baseboard heaters (at least 4 seen)
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Intact covers; not tested.
count seen: at least 4: living room wall at the hall entry, entry hall, bedroom 1 left wall, bedroom 2 beside the door
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5type: white wall mounted electric baseboard convectors at floor level
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2seen in kitchen or bathrooms: no
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Limitation: Furniture, curtains and beds need clearance in front of baseboard heaters, which limits layouts along those walls.
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Recorded quality assessment: basic. Standard resistance baseboards
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
part of: Heating by electric baseboard heaters with room thermostats plus a living room fireplace; no cooling seen
Observed in the recordinglocated in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1located in: Bedroom 2: mirrored reach in closet and a slider to the rear
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1located in: Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1competes for space with: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
Honeywell digital non programmable line voltage thermostats (3 seen)
- Brand
- Honeywell
- Manufacturer
- Resideo (Honeywell Home)
- Product family
- digital line voltage heat thermostat, consistent with the RLV3120 series
- Identification status
- brand only
count seen: 3: hall near the living room and kitchen, bedroom 1, bedroom 2
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3type: digital display with up and down buttons, line voltage for electric heat
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: hold a set temperature per zone
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1Capability recorded as not supported: schedules or phone control. non programmable style, no Wi Fi
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
Recorded connections
controls: Electric baseboard heaters (at least 4 seen)
Inferencelocated in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recordinglocated in: Bedroom 2: mirrored reach in closet and a slider to the rear
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1located in: Hall linking the living area, bedroom 1, the kitchen, laundry, bath 2 and bedroom 2
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Internet and electrical hardware
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No Ethernet or network equipment
Only RJ11 phone jacks and coaxial F connectors were seen (living room and bedroom 1). No data jacks, router, fiber terminal or access point.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Plan on Wi Fi from a router at a coax outlet.
Ask the manager: Which internet providers and speeds are available here?
Wall receptacles and switches outside the kitchen
- Identification status
- category only
observed: standard white duplex receptacles in the living room, dining area, both bedrooms and the bedroom 1 alcove; toggle switches
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Tour reference 6USB or USB C outlets: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Legacy telephone and coaxial wall jacks; no data wiring or network equipment seen
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Plates dirty and painted around the edges.
telephone jacks: RJ11 plates near the floor in the living room and bedroom 1
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2coaxial jacks: single F connector in the living room; dual F connector plate in bedroom 1
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Ethernet jacks: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%modem, router, fiber terminal or access point: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Capability recorded as possible: cable internet over coax. coax jacks exist; service not verified
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Capability recorded as not supported: wired Ethernet to a desk. no data jacks seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Recorded quality assessment: below average. Only legacy phone and coax outlets
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
located in: Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1located in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
Questions to ask
- Which internet providers serve 4159 El Camino Way unit B, and is fiber available?
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Bedroom 1 gets strong late morning sun
At about 11:26 direct sun reached deep across the bedroom 1 floor through its slider.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Bright mornings; with no air conditioning it can warm up on hot days, and the curtains are patterned panels.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Bath 1 vanity top edge chipped
The front edge of the bath 1 vanity top is chipped and worn brown along the sink area.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Why it may matter: Photograph it at move in so it is not charged against your deposit.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
New faucets and toilet next to older tile and tub valve
Bath 1 has a new brushed nickel faucet, newer shower head and a TOTO WaterSense toilet, but keeps blush square tile, an older chrome single lever valve and the original style slab vanity.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Fixtures work for daily life but look dated; the old valve may not hold temperature as steadily as a new one.
Ask the manager: Was the tub valve cartridge replaced?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
A loose hand shower kit is stored under the bath 1 sink
A hand shower head and hose sit loose inside the vanity cabinet.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
Ask the manager: Is the hand shower meant to be installed?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No window seen in bath 1
Bath 1 showed a vanity wall, tub and toilet with no window; ventilation relies on the ceiling fan.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Why it may matter: Run the fan after showers to avoid mildew.
Recorded finding · Inference
Alcove room could hold a small desk
The small room off bedroom 1 has an outlet and its own door.
Inference. Recorded confidence 40%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: A possible quiet nook for calls, though it has no window seen and no data jack.
Recorded finding · Inference
Second bath by bedroom 2 and the laundry
Bath 2 sits beside bedroom 2 and opposite the laundry closet, so guests and the second bedroom share the same end of the hall.
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
- Identification status
- category only
shape: long and narrow, slider on the short far wall
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2storage: L shaped walk in closet plus a small alcove room behind a second door
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2bath: bath 1 opens off the bedroom
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1ceiling: flat, with a small round ceiling fitting of unknown purpose; no ceiling light seen
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1outlook: hedge, paver path, a neighboring patio and the redwood fence with houses beyond; a shared stair doorway close by
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3window treatment: red and white patterned curtain panels on a dark rod
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Capability recorded as possible: a queen or king bed with a desk. long shape; heater on one long wall
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded quality assessment: average. Generous storage and private bath; Long narrow shape
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recordingfaces: Rear outlook from the bedrooms over hedges to the redwood perimeter fence and houses
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1adjacent to: Entry from the covered alcove into the living area and hall
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Small alcove room off bedroom 1 behind a second door
- Identification status
- category only
observed: empty small room with plank floor and an outlet, entered by a two panel door
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1use: dressing area, extra storage or a small desk nook
Inference. Recorded confidence 40%
Recorded connections
located in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Bedroom 1 sliding glass door to the back patio
- Identification status
- category only
frames: dark red aluminum with a screen
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2secondary security bar: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Capability recorded as confirmed: open for air. slid open by hand
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
opens to: Small back patio off bedroom 1: concrete pad with a turf inset behind a hedge
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2part of: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recording
Bath 1 (en suite to bedroom 1): long vanity, tub and shower, TOTO dual flush toilet
- Identification status
- category only
floor: beige ceramic or porcelain tile
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1lighting: recessed downlights
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1window: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1ventilation: ceiling exhaust grille seen
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Bath 1 long white slab vanity with drop in oval sink and new widespread faucet
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Front edge of the top chipped and worn brown along the sink area; cabinet floor stained.
cabinet: white slab doors and drawers with routed finger pulls, matching the older kitchen style
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2top: white cultured or solid surface top with a drop in oval sink
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2faucet: brushed nickel widespread, two handles
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1mirror: large wall mirror with recessed lights above
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1sink stamp: 0103 Q on the underside
Read in the source. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: basic. Older vanity kept with a new faucet
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
Recorded connections
located in: Bath 1 (en suite to bedroom 1): long vanity, tub and shower, TOTO dual flush toilet
Observed in the recording
TOTO WaterSense dual flush toilet with an up and down side lever
- Brand
- TOTO
- Manufacturer
- TOTO
- Product family
- TOTO dual flush two piece toilet
- Identification status
- brand only
Recorded condition: Looks recent with its WaterSense sticker still on.
flush: dual: lever up for a light flush, down for a full flush
Read in the sourceTour reference 1water efficiency: WaterSense labeled (1.28 gallons per flush or less)
Read in the sourceTour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: above average. TOTO WaterSense dual flush
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: early. Typical life in years: 100+ (china). Estimate basis: InterNACHI toilets; internal parts wear sooner
Inference. Recorded confidence 40%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Bath 1 (en suite to bedroom 1): long vanity, tub and shower, TOTO dual flush toilet
Observed in the recording
Bath 1 tub and shower with blush tile surround and an older single lever valve
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Dated but intact; water not run.
surround: blush pink square ceramic tile with a built in ceramic soap dish
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2valve: older chrome single lever on a round trim plate; tub spout with pull up diverter
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1shower head: newer round brushed nickel head
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1enclosure: shower curtain rod; no glass door
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: basic. Original era tile and valve
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Recorded lifecycle estimate: late. Typical life in years: 15 to 20 (valve trim and faucets). Estimate basis: InterNACHI faucets 15 to 20 years; the valve looks decades old
Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Bath 1 (en suite to bedroom 1): long vanity, tub and shower, TOTO dual flush toilet
Observed in the recording
Bath 2 by bedroom 2: long vanity, tub, toilet
- Identification status
- category only
observed: long white vanity with one oval sink and a widespread faucet, wide mirror, recessed lights, beige tile floor, tub beside the toilet
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2access: beside bedroom 2 and the laundry closet; whether it opens only from bedroom 2 was not clear
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recordingadjacent to: Bedroom 2: mirrored reach in closet and a slider to the rear
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%adjacent to: Laundry closet in the hall
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Bath 2 toilet with a chrome trip lever (brand not seen)
- Identification status
- category only
flush: single trip lever on the tank front left
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Bath 2 by bedroom 2: long vanity, tub, toilet
Observed in the recording
Bedroom 2: mirrored reach in closet and a slider to the rear
- Identification status
- category only
closet: reach in closet with black framed mirrored bypass doors
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1outlook: hedge, concrete and the redwood perimeter fence with cypress trees
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1window treatment: beige curtain panels on a dark rod
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1neighbors: laundry closet and bath 2 just outside the door
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recordingfaces: Rear outlook from the bedrooms over hedges to the redwood perimeter fence and houses
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Bedroom 2 sliding glass door to the rear
- Identification status
- category only
frames: dark aluminum frame with fixed and sliding panels
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1secondary security bar: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 40%
Recorded connections
part of: Bedroom 2: mirrored reach in closet and a slider to the rear
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Storage and closets
Exterior closet off the entry alcove (not opened)
- Identification status
- category only
observed: flush painted door with a brass knob on the alcove wall beside the entry
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1contents: not seen; may hold storage or utilities such as the water heater
Inference. Recorded confidence 35%
Recorded connections
accessible from: Covered entry alcove of unit B with brick pavers, lantern and house numerals
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1part of: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%
Questions to ask
- Does the alcove closet belong to unit B, and what is inside it?
Hall coat closet with one shelf and rod
- Identification status
- category only
fittings: one shelf above a dark wood rod; six panel door
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Hall linking the living area, bedroom 1, the kitchen, laundry, bath 2 and bedroom 2
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Bedroom 1 walk in closet with rods and shelves on two walls
- Identification status
- category only
fittings: wood rods with shelves above on two walls in an L
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Windows, daylight and outdoor space
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Front patio is large but open and overlooked
The turf patio is bounded only by knee high planter walls, meets the shared walk at the stair base, and faces balconies, windows and the exterior steel stair across and beside it.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Great for sun and gatherings; little privacy, and pets cannot be left out unattended.
Ask the manager: May tenants add a screen or planters for privacy?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Bedroom 1 patio sits next to a shared stair doorway
The small back patio is screened by a hedge from a paver path, but an open doorway into a shared stair passage is a few steps from the bedroom 1 slider, and a neighboring patio is just past the hedge.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Keep curtains drawn at night; people using that stair walk close to the bedroom.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Only curtains, no blinds
Every slider has curtain panels left on rods (floral sheers in the living room); no blinds or blackout shades were seen.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Budget for blackout curtains if you sleep late; ask whether the curtains stay.
Ask the manager: Do the curtains stay with the unit?
Interior courtyard outside unit B
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Recently planted beds; some stained concrete.
features: raised gray concrete planters with agave and grasses, concrete and paver walks, exterior steel stairs, balconies facing in
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Recorded quality assessment: average. Landscaped and tidy; Hard surfaces and stairs dominate
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
part of: Three story stucco condominium building around the interior courtyard holding unit B
Observed in the recording
Rear courtyard with bike racks along the redwood perimeter fence
- Identification status
- category only
features: concrete paving, raised planters, bike racks with bikes and a covered scooter, redwood fence with cypress trees, two story houses beyond
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
Large front patio of artificial turf inside low planter walls, open to the courtyard
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Clean turf, a few leaves.
surface: artificial turf
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2enclosure: low gray concrete planter walls about knee high; no fence or gate; one corner meets the shared walk at the stair base
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2size: large: spans the front of the living room past both sliders
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2overlooked by: the exterior steel stair, balconies and windows of the three story buildings across the courtyard
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Capability recorded as supported by hardware: outdoor dining and lounging
InferenceCapability recorded as not supported: private, fenced outdoor space for a dog. low walls and an open corner
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: above average. Large ground level patio; Low maintenance turf; Little privacy
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
Recorded connections
faces: Interior courtyard outside unit B
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1adjacent to: Open exterior steel stair beside the unit B patio and entry
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1visible from: Open exterior steel stair beside the unit B patio and entry
InferenceTour reference 1
Small back patio off bedroom 1: concrete pad with a turf inset behind a hedge
- Identification status
- category only
surface: concrete pad with a small square of artificial turf
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1screening: a waist to chest high hedge from a paver path; a neighboring patio sits just beyond
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2adjacent: an open doorway to a shared stair passage a few steps away
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Capability recorded as supported by hardware: a chair and small table in the sun
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded quality assessment: average. Small, sunny, semi private
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
adjacent to: Shared stair passage opening beside the bedroom 1 patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Curtain panels left on rods at every slider; no blinds
- Identification status
- category only
living room: floral embroidered sheer panels
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1bedroom 1: red and white patterned panels
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1bedroom 2: beige panels
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1blinds or shades: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Limitation: Sheers give little privacy at night on a courtyard facing ground floor.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Courtyard view from the living room and front patio
- Identification status
- category only
content: turf patio, planters, the exterior steel stair, three story buildings with balconies across the courtyard, Japanese maple
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Rear outlook from the bedrooms over hedges to the redwood perimeter fence and houses
- Identification status
- category only
content: hedges, paver path, a neighboring patio, redwood fence, cypress trees and two story houses beyond
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Safety observations
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Only one smoke alarm seen
One Kidde smoke alarm sits above the bedroom 1 door. None was seen in bedroom 2, the hall or the living room, though not every ceiling was filmed. California guidance places smoke alarms in each sleeping room and outside sleeping areas.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
Why it may matter: Ask for an alarm in bedroom 2 and the hall if none exists.
Ask the manager: Is there a smoke alarm in bedroom 2 and in the hall outside the bedrooms?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
A battery CO alarm is installed
A battery carbon monoxide alarm (likely Kidde KN COB B LPM) is mounted high on the hall wall near the kitchen. California requires CO devices in dwelling units with a fossil fuel appliance, fireplace or attached garage; this unit has a fireplace.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Research source 1 · Research source 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Test it at move in; battery CO alarms need new batteries and replacement on schedule.
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Single deadbolt, no chain or latch guard
The entry has a keyed handleset and one deadbolt; no chain, latch guard or second lock was seen, and the door viewer lens is unconfirmed.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Ask the manager: Can a door viewer and latch guard be added?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Fireplace fuel and use rules unknown
A factory built firebox with glass doors sits in new tile, but no gas key, logs or burner were seen and it was not opened.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%
Why it may matter: Do not assume it can be used; Bay Area no burn days also limit wood fires.
Ask the manager: Is the fireplace usable, wood or gas, and when was the flue inspected?
Kidde smoke alarm above the bedroom 1 door (one seen)
- Brand
- Kidde
- Manufacturer
- Kidde
- Identification status
- brand only
count seen: 1
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2mounting: high on the wall above the bedroom 1 door, round unit with a center test button
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1power: not determined (battery or hardwired)
Not established. Recorded confidence 40%Limitation: No smoke alarm was seen in bedroom 2, the hall outside the bedrooms or the living room; coverage of those ceilings was partial.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
located in: Bedroom 1: long room with walk in closet, alcove room, en suite bath and a slider to the back patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Kidde battery carbon monoxide alarm high on the hall wall near the kitchen
- Brand
- Kidde
- Manufacturer
- Kidde
- Product family
- Kidde battery CO alarm
- Recorded model
- KN COB B LPM
- Identification status
- likely model
Front legend reads Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Alarm, Move to Fresh Air, Test/Reset, Operate, the same layout as the Kidde KN COB B LPM; no brand text was legible.
Read in the source. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Research source 1power: batteries (AA)
External research. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1mounting: high on the wall near the ceiling between a chime box and a second sounder
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Capability recorded as supported by hardware: sound an alarm at dangerous CO levels. not tested
Inference
Recorded connections
located in: Hall linking the living area, bedroom 1, the kitchen, laundry, bath 2 and bedroom 2
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1serves: Corner prefabricated fireplace with glass doors and marble look porcelain tile surround. CO protection for a fuel burning fireplace
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Dark bronze entry handleset with single cylinder deadbolt
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Interior thumbturn finish worn.
exterior: dark bronze handleset with grip and thumb latch, keyed deadbolt above
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1interior: lever and deadbolt thumbturn; the thumbturn rosette finish is worn through to brass
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1secondary lock or chain: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1door viewer: a small hole near eye level, lens not confirmed
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1smart or keypad lock: no
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Capability recorded as supported by hardware: key locking deadbolt. not operated on camera
InferenceLimitation: Keys must be rekeyed between tenants; ask whether that was done.
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded quality assessment: average. Decorative handleset with deadbolt; No secondary security
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
part of: Stained eight panel wood entry door
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Questions to ask
- Were the locks rekeyed after the last tenant?
Fire extinguisher cabinet on the courtyard wall
- Identification status
- category only
observed: red wall cabinet with an extinguisher beside a covered walkway near unit B
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Interior courtyard outside unit B
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Corner prefabricated fireplace with glass doors and marble look porcelain tile surround
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Tile new; firebox interior not seen.
firebox: black metal unit with glass bifold doors, mesh side panels and a louvered top vent (typical of a factory built fireplace)
Observed in the recordingsurround and hearth: large format white marble look porcelain tile, flush hearth apron
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1fuel: not determined (no gas key, logs or burner seen)
Not established. Recorded confidence 40%Capability recorded as possible: supplemental heat and ambiance. fuel and condition not checked; chimney not inspected
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded quality assessment: average. New tile surround on an older factory firebox
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
part of: Heating by electric baseboard heaters with room thermostats plus a living room fireplace; no cooling seen. supplemental heat
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%located in: Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Questions to ask
- Is the fireplace wood burning or gas, and may tenants use it? When was the chimney last inspected?
Layout, materials and finishes
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Water heater not seen
No water heater was found inside the unit; the laundry closet holds only the washer and dryer. The closed storage closet in the entry alcove is a likely location.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: Tank size, age and fuel are unknown, which matters for back to back showers in two bathrooms.
Ask the manager: Where is the water heater, how old is it and how big is the tank?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Electrical panel not seen
No breaker panel was seen in the rooms, hall closet or laundry closet.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
Why it may matter: With all electric heat and appliances, capacity matters if you add a portable air conditioner or EV charger.
Ask the manager: Where is the breaker panel and what is its size?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No smart home devices
No smart lock, smart thermostat, video doorbell or hub was seen; thermostats are non programmable.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Recorded finding · Inference
The toured home is unit 4159 B, the ground floor single level listing
The numerals 4159 B are beside the entry door filmed right after the interior tour, and that alcove opens onto the same turf patio and steel stair seen from the living room. Inside, every room is on one level with no stairs, there are two full baths and no half bath, and both patios sit at grade. That matches unit B (ground floor, 2 bed 2 bath, 1,310 sq ft, $5,400, large front patio and a back patio) and rules out unit H (two levels, 2.5 baths, carpeted upstairs, two balconies, nobody above).
InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Tour reference 6 · Research source 1 · Research source 2
Why it may matter: Claims from the unit H listing (balconies, half bath, upstairs carpet, top floor quiet, $5,000 rent, no pets) do not describe this home.
Ask the manager: Confirm the lease is for unit B and the rent, deposit and pet terms of the unit B listing.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Single level with no interior stairs
All rooms sit on one floor at courtyard level; the route from the entry alcove to the courtyard is flat paving.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Easy for moving furniture and for anyone who avoids stairs; the James Road gate and underground garage routes were not checked for steps.
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Four ground level sliders with no secondary bars seen
The living room has two sliders onto the open front patio and each bedroom has a slider at grade. No security bars, pins or extra locks were seen.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Use a bar in each track.
Ask the manager: Can security bars or pin locks be added to the sliders?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Two sliders give the living room plenty of daylight
Two wide sliders flank the fireplace and open onto the patio.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Bright main room; privacy depends on curtains.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Plank floors are vinyl style, not hardwood
The floors are new wood look planks consistent with luxury vinyl, as the unit B description says; the facts panel line Floors: Hardwood does not match what was filmed.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Research source 1
Why it may matter: Water resistant and easy to clean; do not expect refinishable hardwood.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Fresh surface renovation over an older shell
New plank floors, paint, baseboards, door levers, fireplace tile, quartz sink run, kitchen faucet, bath faucets and a TOTO toilet sit beside original style slab cabinets and vanities, beige solid surface counters, blush bath tile, an older tub valve, aluminum sliders and electric baseboard heat.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: It reads fresh at first glance; the parts that wear (cabinet hinges, vanity tops, valves, sliders) are older.
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Storage: walk in closet, alcove room, mirrored closet, coat closet and a possible alcove closet
Bedroom 1 has an L shaped walk in closet and a separate small alcove room; bedroom 2 has a reach in mirrored closet; the hall has a coat closet; a closet off the entry alcove was not opened. The garage storage closet mentioned for unit H was not seen.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Better than average closet space for a two bedroom flat.
Ask the manager: Is there an assigned storage closet in the garage for unit B?
Recorded finding · Inference
Set deep inside the complex, away from El Camino Way
Unit B faces an interior courtyard, separated from the El Camino Way frontage and James Road by other buildings and long walks.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Street traffic noise is likely low; noise comes from neighbors and the courtyard instead.
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No ceiling lights seen in the living room or bedrooms
No ceiling fixtures were seen in the living room or bedroom 2; bedroom 1 has only a small round ceiling fitting.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Plan on floor lamps.
Ask the manager: Are any outlets switched for lamps?
Door chime box and a second wall sounder near the kitchen entry
- Identification status
- category only
chime: louvered textured cover of a wired door chime
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2second device: white sounder with a curved slotted grille; purpose not identified (wireless chime receiver or alarm sounder)
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1doorbell button outside: not seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
located in: Hall linking the living area, bedroom 1, the kitchen, laundry, bath 2 and bedroom 2
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Freshly turned over and clean; older vanities, cabinets and bath fixtures show wear.
The numerals 4159 B are mounted beside the entry door filmed at the start of IMG_3996, four minutes after the interior clip ended, and that alcove opens onto the same turf patio and steel stair seen through the living room sliders.
InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4The hall was walked end to end and every room is on one level; no interior stair, landing or upper floor exists in the footage.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Both bathrooms have a tub and toilet; there is no powder room, so this is not the two level 2.5 bath unit H.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Research source 1The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
unit number: 4159 B
Read in the sourceTour reference 1floor: ground floor
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3levels: one; no interior stairs anywhere
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3bedrooms: 2
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2bathrooms: 2 full, each with a tub; no half bath
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3listed size: 1310 sq ft
External researchResearch source 1outdoor space: large front turf patio off the living room plus a small back patio off bedroom 1
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2plan: entry from a covered alcove; living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio; dining area and galley kitchen with a peninsula bar; hall with coat closet; bedroom 1 with walk in closet, an alcove room, en suite bath 1 and a slider to the back patio; laundry closet and bath 2 by bedroom 2, which has a mirrored closet and a slider to the rear
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Tour reference 6 · Tour reference 7exposure: bedroom 1 slider took direct sun across the floor at about 11:26 on 3 November, so it faces roughly south; the living room faces the interior courtyard
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1Practical interpretation: Step free single level living from the courtyard: no stairs inside, ground floor entry.
InferencePractical interpretation: Two bedrooms with their own baths suit roommates or a guest room.
InferenceRecorded quality assessment: average. Fresh plank floors, new quartz sink run and fireplace tile; Older cabinets, vanities, bath tile and aluminum sliders kept; Generous single level plan with two patios and in unit laundry
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
Recorded connections
located in: Three story stucco condominium building around the interior courtyard holding unit B
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Questions to ask
- Confirm the lease names 4159 El Camino Way unit B.
Entry from the covered alcove into the living area and hall
- Identification status
- category only
observed: stained wood door opening to the living room end, with the bedroom 1 door across the short entry hall
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2coat storage: hall coat closet nearby
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Covered entry alcove of unit B with brick pavers, lantern and house numerals
- Identification status
- category only
observed: covered recess with gray brick pavers, black lantern sconce, vertical numerals, stucco walls, a flush closet door on the left wall
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2adjacent: opens beside the turf patio under the steel stair; unit A's door is next along the walk
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
adjacent to: Large front patio of artificial turf inside low planter walls, open to the courtyard
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1adjacent to: Neighboring unit 4159 A beside unit B
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Stained eight panel wood entry door
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Finish intact.
material: solid looking stained wood, eight raised panels
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2hinges: three butt hinges
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1weatherstripping and threshold: metal threshold; condition not checked
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: above average. Handsome stained wood door
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
opens to: Covered entry alcove of unit B with brick pavers, lantern and house numerals
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Fresh floor, paint and fireplace tile.
openings: two sliding glass doors onto the front turf patio, one on each side of the angled corner fireplace
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3lighting: no ceiling fixture seen; switched outlets likely
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 45%Tour reference 1outlook: turf patio, planter wall and the courtyard with the exterior steel stair and three story buildings opposite
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Recorded quality assessment: average. Bright double slider room with fireplace; Overlooked by the courtyard
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recordingfaces: Courtyard view from the living room and front patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Two living room sliding glass doors with dark red aluminum frames and screens
- Identification status
- category only
frames: dark red painted aluminum, matching other windows in the complex
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2screens: sliding screen doors; one slid open by hand
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1glazing: not determined
Not established. Recorded confidence 30%secondary security bar: none seen
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 50%Capability recorded as confirmed: open to the patio for air. screen slid by hand
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Recorded quality assessment: basic. Older aluminum framed sliders
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Recorded lifecycle estimate: late. Typical life in years: 20. Estimate basis: InterNACHI sliding glass door rollers and track 20 years; frames look original to the 1987 build
Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Research source 1
Recorded connections
opens to: Large front patio of artificial turf inside low planter walls, open to the courtyard
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2part of: Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
Observed in the recording
Dining area beside the living room with a peninsula breakfast bar
- Identification status
- category only
observed: open area with outlets, facing the kitchen peninsula and its raised quartz bar
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Capability recorded as possible: a four person table. dimensions not measured
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recordingadjacent to: Living room with corner fireplace and two sliders to the front patio
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1adjacent to: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Hall linking the living area, bedroom 1, the kitchen, laundry, bath 2 and bedroom 2
- Identification status
- category only
observed: plank floor, white baseboards, textured walls, white six panel doors with dark bronze levers
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Wood look luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout except the bathrooms
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Fresh and unscratched.
material: wood look plank, consistent with luxury vinyl (thin planks, repeating grain, no real wood edges seen)
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3extent: living, dining, kitchen, hall and both bedrooms
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5bathrooms: beige tile
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1Material: plank: luxury vinyl (inferred)
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Recorded quality assessment: average. New, continuous, water resistant; Not real hardwood
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%Recorded lifecycle estimate: new. Typical life in years: 25. Estimate basis: InterNACHI vinyl flooring 25 years
Inference. Recorded confidence 45%Research source 1
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Textured drywall walls and flat ceilings, freshly painted cream with white baseboards
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded condition: Fresh paint.
walls: heavy knockdown style texture, cream paint
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2ceilings: flat, standard height, light texture; a soffit along one side of bedroom 1
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2baseboards: new white flat baseboards
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
White six panel interior doors with new dark bronze levers
- Identification status
- category only
observed: white molded six panel doors; dark bronze lever handles; a two panel door to the bedroom 1 alcove
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Recorded connections
located in: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recording
Building and shared spaces
Recorded finding · Inference
Homes above unit B
The building is three stories with exterior stairs to upper homes, and unit B is on the ground floor, so neighbors live overhead. Unit H's listing promise of nobody above does not apply here.
InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Why it may matter: Expect some footstep noise from above.
Ask the manager: Who lives above, and are there quiet hours?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
Neighbors' stair rises right beside the patio and living room
An open steel stair to the upper homes lands at the corner of unit B's patio next to the entry alcove.
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: Footsteps on steel treads and passing neighbors can be seen and heard from the living room.
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Garage, assigned space, EV charging and storage not filmed
The monument sign says the underground parking is entered from James Road, but the garage, the assigned space, any EV charger and any storage closet were not filmed.
Not observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Why it may matter: Parking and EV claims remain unverified.
Ask the manager: Which space is assigned to unit B, how is the garage secured, and is there a charger at or near it?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
No fitness center, pool, clubhouse or elevator seen
The walk through the courtyards, side walks, rear plaza and frontage showed no fitness room, pool, clubhouse or elevator. New wood posts in the rear plaza suggest work under way.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Ask where the newly built fitness center is.
Ask the manager: Where is the fitness center and how is it accessed?
Recorded finding · Not observed in the recording
Mailboxes and package delivery not seen
No mailboxes or package lockers were filmed.
Not observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1
Ask the manager: Where are the mailboxes and how are packages handled?
Recorded finding · Inference
Trash and recycling carts are a long walk from the unit
The cart area by the James Road gate is at the end of a walk of roughly two minutes through the courtyards and side walks.
Inference. Recorded confidence 50%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3
Why it may matter: Taking out trash is a small trip; quiet for the unit.
Ask the manager: Is there a closer trash area for this building?
Recorded finding · Observed in the recording
James Road pedestrian gate opens by knob from inside
The camera holder left through a mesh steel gate by turning its knob; how it locks from the street side was not filmed.
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Ask the manager: How do residents enter from James Road: key, fob or code?
Recorded finding · Read in the source
Termite inspection tags from 2014 and 2022 inside the sink base
Able Exterminators wood destroying pest tags record inspections on
Read in the sourceResearch source 12-25-2014and8-12-2022; the 2022 tag lists no treatment.The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
Why it may matter: The property is inspected for termites periodically; ask for the latest report if wood damage worries you.
Ask the manager: Is there a recent wood destroying pest report for the building?
Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
- Identification status
- category only
The monument sign at the El Camino Way frontage reads THE HAMLET,
Read in the sourceTour reference 14149-4161EL CAMINO WAY, UNDERGROUND PARKING ON JAMES RD.Walk Score lists 74 walk, 42 transit and 99 bike; VTA bus 22 and Rapid 522 stop about 0.1 mile away.
External researchResearch source 1Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet): a low rise complex of individually owned condos built about 1987, rented one unit at a time by owners or small managers; no official website.
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2Unit types: 1 bed 1 bath of about 589 to 639 sq ft, 2 bed 2 bath single level flats of 1,310 sq ft (units B, D, E) and 2 bed 2.5 bath two level homes of 1,224 sq ft (units H and M).
External research. Recorded confidence 60%Research source 1Unit count is unclear (sources say 6 or 10, while unit letters at 4159 alone run from B to Q and the complex spans 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way).
External research. Recorded confidence 40%Research source 1No single manager: unit B is listed through a rentals network brokerage, unit H by Midtown Management, Inc.; an MLS snippet names Tri State as the HOA management company and says HOA dues include water.
External research. Recorded confidence 55%Research source 1hellocondo lists a pool, clubhouse, elevator and central air for the complex; none of these appear in current listings or in the tour.
External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1Walk Score 74, Transit Score 42, Bike Score 99; VTA 22 and Rapid 522 stop about 0.1 mile away; Caltrain about 1 mile.
External researchResearch source 1Schools named in listings: Juana Briones Elementary, Fletcher Middle and Gunn High.
External researchResearch source 1 · Research source 2Built 1987, so not exempt from AB 1482 by age; a condo owned by an individual is exempt from the rent cap only if the lease includes the required exemption notice. Palo Alto has no local rent stabilization, but its just cause rules apply after 6 months in covered rentals. This likely applies; ask the owner.
External research. Recorded confidence 40%Research source 1California AB 12 (from July 1, 2024) caps deposits at one month of rent unless the owner holds no more than two rental properties with no more than four units in total; unit B asks $6,000 on $5,400 rent.
External research. Recorded confidence 65%Research source 1Unit B appeared in an MLS sale listing earlier in 2026 that now shows as off the market, and other units in the complex were offered for sale in 2025 and 2026; renters may want to ask whether the owner plans to sell during the lease.
External research. Recorded confidence 50%Research source 1street numbers on the monument sign: 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way
Read in the sourceTour reference 1parking: underground parking entered from James Road (per the sign); garage not filmed
Read in the sourceTour reference 1year built: 1987
External researchResearch source 1ownership: individually owned condominiums rented one at a time
External researchResearch source 1layout: low rise stucco buildings around interior courtyards, joined by paver walks, with a rear courtyard, a long side walk to James Road and a frontage on El Camino Way
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4
Three story stucco condominium building around the interior courtyard holding unit B
- Identification status
- category only
stories: 3
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2exterior: beige and gray stucco, gable dormers, chimneys, metal balcony railings, dark red window frames
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2vertical access: open exterior steel stairs with perforated panels; no elevator seen
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2unit B position: ground floor, with homes above
InferenceTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Limitation: Upper floor homes sit above unit B, so footsteps from above are possible.
Inference. Recorded confidence 65%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
Open exterior steel stair beside the unit B patio and entry
- Identification status
- category only
construction: steel stringers with open treads and perforated metal side panels
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2position: rises right beside the front patio corner and the entry alcove
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Limitation: Neighbors going up and down come within a few feet of the patio and living room sliders; steel stairs carry footstep noise.
Inference. Recorded confidence 60%
Recorded connections
part of: Three story stucco condominium building around the interior courtyard holding unit B
Observed in the recording
Shared stair passage opening beside the bedroom 1 patio
- Identification status
- category only
observed: an open doorway in the building wall with stairs inside, a few steps from the bedroom 1 slider
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
part of: Three story stucco condominium building around the interior courtyard holding unit B
Observed in the recording
Paver side walks and rear walks between the buildings and the perimeter fence
- Identification status
- category only
observed: long paver walk between a cypress row and the redwood fence past other units' private patios, a rear concrete walk with louvered utility doors, and a paver walk past a second row of two story homes
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
Rear brick plaza with lamp post and new wood posts (work in progress)
- Identification status
- category only
observed: brick pavers, black lamp post, a traffic cone and several new unpainted wood posts set in the ground
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1purpose of the new posts: not determined (pergola or shade structure likely)
Inference. Recorded confidence 35%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
Trash and recycling cart area by the James Road gate
- Identification status
- category only
observed: a row of blue recycling carts along the wood fence and green carts inside an iron fenced enclosure, with a posted recycling sign
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1distance from unit B: at the far end of a long walk through the complex (about two minutes on foot)
Inference. Recorded confidence 55%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recordingadjacent to: Mesh steel pedestrian gate to James Road
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Mesh steel pedestrian gate to James Road
- Identification status
- category only
hardware: round knob and latch; opened from inside by hand; no keypad or fob reader seen on the inside
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
THE HAMLET monument sign on El Camino Way
- Identification status
- category only
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
Green pad mounted utility transformer in the back corner
- Identification status
- category only
observed: green pad mounted cabinet behind lattice fencing at the end of the side walk
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
El Camino Way frontage with ground floor offices
- Identification status
- category only
observed: three story buildings with ground floor offices (a dental office among them), new street trees and plantings, utility poles, street parking
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recording
Walking route from unit B to the James Road gate
- Identification status
- category only
path: courtyard, under building passage, rear courtyard, long paver side walk, rear walk and plaza, walk past the second row of homes, trash area, pedestrian gate
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4 · Tour reference 5 · Tour reference 6walking time filmed: about 107 s from the door to the gate
Observed in the recording. Recorded confidence 60%Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2
Recorded connections
part of: Hamlet The Condominiums (The Hamlet), 4149 to 4161 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306
Observed in the recordingconnected to: Mesh steel pedestrian gate to James Road
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Neighboring unit 4159 A beside unit B
- Identification status
- category only
relation: entry next to unit B's alcove, sharing the courtyard
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Recorded connections
adjacent to: Unit 4159 B, Hamlet The Condominiums: ground floor single level 2 bed 2 bath condo (listed 1,310 sq ft)
Observed in the recordingTour reference 1
Wood destroying organism inspection tags inside the kitchen sink base (2014 and 2022)
- Identification status
- category only
Two Able Exterminators wood destroying pest inspection tags are stuck inside the sink base, dated
Read in the sourceResearch source 12-25-2014and8-12-2022; such tags are posted after structural pest inspections, often at a sale or for the HOA.The stored frame check does not independently establish this detail. Confirm before relying on it.
inspections recorded:
Read in the source2-25-2014and8-12-2022by Able Exterminatorstreatment recorded on the 2022 tag: none filled in
Read in the source. Recorded confidence 65%
Recorded connections
located in: Galley kitchen with a peninsula sink run facing the living room
Observed in the recording
Listing checks (34)
Listing claim excerpt: “Welcome to this beautifully updated 1,310 sq. ft. ground floor condo in a prime Palo Alto location!”
Partly supported. Unit 4159 B is on the ground floor with patios at grade; the update is a surface renovation (new plank floors, paint, quartz sink run, fireplace tile, faucets) over older cabinets, vanities, bath tile and sliders. Size was not measured.
Beautifully updated describes the finishes you see first, not the cabinets, vanities, tile and valves.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Listing claim excerpt: “Featuring a spacious, open concept floor plan, this inviting home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large front patio”
Supported. Two bedrooms, two full baths and a large front turf patio off the living room, with the living, dining and kitchen open to each other over a peninsula bar.
The front patio is open to the courtyard and overlooked by the neighbors' stair and balconies.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3 · Tour reference 4Listing claim excerpt: “and additional patio space in the back perfect for relaxing or enjoying outdoor living.”
Supported. A small concrete patio with a turf inset off bedroom 1, behind a hedge.
It is small and sits beside an open doorway to a shared stair passage.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Enjoy modern upgrades, including luxury vinyl flooring throughout (excluding bathrooms)”
Supported. New wood look plank flooring consistent with luxury vinyl in every room except the bathrooms, which have beige tile.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Listing claim excerpt: “and a newly installed quartz kitchen countertop with a breakfast bar.”
Partly supported. New white quartz on the sink run and a raised quartz bar ledge; the range wall and side run keep an older beige solid surface top.
Only one run of the kitchen got quartz.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Additional conveniences include in unit laundry and one assigned parking space.”
Partly supported. A GE stacked washer and dryer in a hall closet; the garage and assigned space were not filmed.
Laundry confirmed; parking not seen.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Enjoy the convenience of a fully gated community with secure access, a newly built fitness center,”
Not verified on the tour. Perimeter fences and a mesh steel pedestrian gate to James Road were seen; no fitness center was found on the walk through the courtyards and walks, and new wood posts stand in the rear plaza.
Ask where the newly built fitness center is and how residents enter from the street.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “and EV charging available in the garage.; Fully secured building, one assigned parking space, one storage closet, and newly installed EV charging in secured garage”
Not verified on the tour. The underground garage (entered from James Road per the sign) was not filmed, so no charger was seen.
Whether the assigned space has a charger is not stated.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Secure key fob access is used for both the garage and fitness center, adding convenience and peace of mind.”
Not verified on the tour. No fob reader was filmed; the James Road pedestrian gate opened by knob from inside.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Conveniently located near Stanford University, shopping, parks, and everyday essentials,; Conveniently located close to Stanford, Downtown Palo Alto/Cal Ave, Downtown Mountain View, and more!”
Not verified on the tour. The complex fronts El Camino Way among offices and shops near El Camino Real; Walk Score rates it very walkable and a bikers' paradise.
Supported by research, not by the footage.
Listing claim excerpt: “this home is served by highly regarded Palo Alto schools, including Gunn High School, Fletcher Middle School,; Excellent Palo Alto schools: Briones ES, Fletcher MS, Gunn HS”
Not verified on the tour. Not something a tour can show.
Check attendance boundaries with the district.
Listing claim excerpt: “Floors: Hardwood”
Misleading. The plank floors look like luxury vinyl, as the listing description says; no real hardwood was seen.
The facts panel line conflicts with the description and the floors.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Parking: Detached Garage Off Street, On Site”
Misleading. The monument sign says UNDERGROUND PARKING ON JAMES RD.; no detached garage was seen.
Parking is an underground garage, not a detached one; the assigned space was not filmed.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Cats, small dogs allowed”
Not verified on the tour. Not visible on a tour. The front patio is open (low walls, open corner), so a dog cannot be left out unattended.
Unit H and the Trulia building page say no pets; ask whether HOA rules allow pets.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “$6,000 deposit”
Not verified on the tour. Not visible on a tour.
$6,000 is more than one month of the $5,400 rent; under AB 12 that is likely allowed only for a qualifying small landlord, so ask.
Listing claim excerpt: “12 months lease.”
Not verified on the tour. Not visible on a tour.
Listing claim excerpt: “Rent covers flood/hazard/earthquake insurance/water/garbage.”
Not verified on the tour. The unit is all electric (electric range, electric baseboard heat); no gas appliance was seen inside.
Electricity, including all heating, is likely the tenant's; ask for typical winter bills.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Available: Nov 5th”
Partly supported. On November 3 the unit was empty except for a folding chair, cleaned and freshly turned over.
Move in date itself must be confirmed.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “This is a recently updated 2 bed, 2.5 bath home in Palo Alto”
Contradicted by the tour. The toured home has two full baths and is single level; this claim describes unit H.
Belongs to unit H, not the toured unit B.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Listing claim excerpt: “Hard flooring on first floor with large living room/dining room combo and open concept kitchen”
Contradicted by the tour. Unit B has no first and second floor; its living room, dining area and kitchen are open to one another on its only level.
Belongs to unit H.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Half bath on first floor for guests”
Contradicted by the tour. No half bath; both baths have tubs.
Belongs to unit H.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Second floor has new carpet throughout”
Contradicted by the tour. No carpet and no second floor; plank floors throughout.
Belongs to unit H.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Two bedrooms on second floor (nobody above!) with en suite bathrooms that have updated shower over tub”
Contradicted by the tour. Unit B is on the ground floor of a three story building with homes above; its bedrooms do have their own baths with tubs.
Nobody above describes unit H; unit B has neighbors overhead.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Listing claim excerpt: “In unit laundry”
Supported. Unit B also has an in unit washer and dryer.
This line is from the unit H listing but holds for unit B too.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Two private balconies facing back of complex for outdoor relaxation”
Contradicted by the tour. Unit B has no balconies; it has a front patio and a small back patio at grade.
Belongs to unit H.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Fully secured building, one assigned parking space, one storage closet, and newly installed EV charging in secured garage”
Not verified on the tour. No garage or garage storage closet was filmed; a closet off the unit B entry alcove was not opened.
Ask whether unit B also has a storage closet and assigned space.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “On site gym access included in rent”
Not verified on the tour. No gym seen.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “Single level condo with two spacious master suites.”
Supported. Single level with two bedrooms that each have their own bath, matching this text from a removed February 2026 listing at the address.
That listing's unit letter is unknown.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Beautifully remodeled with granite kitchen counters, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, Travertine bathrooms and hardwood floors.”
Contradicted by the tour. Unit B has quartz and beige solid surface counters, white slab cabinets, a white range and microwave next to stainless refrigerator and dishwasher, ceramic bath tile and vinyl style plank floors; no granite, cherry, travertine or hardwood seen.
The February listing describes another unit or an earlier remodel.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2 · Tour reference 3Listing claim excerpt: “No A/C”
Supported. No air conditioning, mini split, window unit or ceiling fans seen; heat is electric baseboards.
hellocondo's central air claim does not hold for this unit.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “A gated complex with underground parkings and a well managed HOA.”
Partly supported. The monument sign confirms underground parking on James Road; fences and a pedestrian gate were seen, but the garage and its gate were not filmed.
HOA management quality cannot be judged from a tour.
Tour reference 1 · Tour reference 2Listing claim excerpt: “Tenants are responsible for gas and electric.”
Not verified on the tour. Unit B appears all electric; no gas appliance was seen inside.
Gas service may not exist for this unit; ask what the tenant pays.
Tour reference 1Listing claim excerpt: “No Pets”
Not verified on the tour. Not visible on a tour.
Conflicts with the unit B listing (cats and small dogs); ask for the HOA pet rules in writing.
Listing claim excerpt: “Each application is $50 per person over the age of 18.”
Not verified on the tour. Not visible on a tour; the claim comes from an older unit D listing.
Ask what unit B charges to apply.
Questions to confirm with the manager
- Does the microwave vent outside?
- Would the owner allow a mini split or portable AC?
- What were winter electric bills?
- May tenants add screens or planters for privacy?
- When was the dryer vent last cleaned?
- Which internet providers serve unit B?
- Is there a garage storage closet for unit B?
- Please add a smoke alarm in bedroom 2 and the hall.
- Can slider security bars be provided?
- Would the owner allow or install a mini split or portable air conditioner?
- Which internet providers and speeds are available here?
- Is there a smoke alarm in bedroom 2 and in the hall outside the bedrooms?
- May tenants add a screen or planters for privacy?
- Ask where the newly built fitness center is and how residents enter from the street.
Source and limits
Source: b.’s visit and the structured apartment record. Interior conditions can change after the visit. Light and sound reflect the recorded circumstances, not every time of day. The record is not a professional inspection or a guarantee of availability.
Covered: the living room, fireplace and both sliders, the front patio, dining area, kitchen with every appliance opened, the under sink cabinet and its inspection tags, the hall and coat closet, bedroom 1 with its closet, alcove, slider and back patio, both bathrooms, the laundry closet, bedroom 2, the entry door and alcove, the courtyard, side walks, rear plaza, trash area, the James Road gate and the El Camino Way frontage with the monument sign. Not covered: the underground garage and assigned space, EV charging, the fitness center, mailboxes, the closet off the entry alcove, the water heater and breaker panel, and any test of water, burners, dishwasher, laundry, heaters or fireplace.
Confidence values are the original record’s estimates, not calibrated probabilities. Some records include a stored frame check that does not establish the statement by itself; those details are marked for confirmation. Research and interpretation remain separate from observations.
Tour references and research sources
Tour references identify the stored evidence record, with the position in its source clip where available. Different clips have separate clocks. Original media and raw labels are not part of this public release. External sources support research, not proof that an appliance worked in the apartment.
Tour evidence references (114)
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- Abt
- AJ Madison
- Big Sandy Superstore
- California Public Law
- California Public Law
- FindLaw
- California Structural Pest Control Board
- City of Culver City
- Designer Appliances
- www.bhfs.com
- www.mlslistings.com
- nlihc.org
- www.trulia.com
- Trulia page for 4159 El Camino Way
- Zumper address page
- Electronic Express
- GE Appliances
- GE Appliances
- GE Appliances
- Greentoe
- G.T. Sanders
- hellocondo
- The Home Depot
- Homery
- Honeywell Home (Resideo)
- InterNACHI
- Joy of Living
- Kidde
- ManualsLib
- Moen (via Bath1)
- Mountain High Appliance
- Trulia
- The Home Depot
- Trulia
- Walk Score
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