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Property Description
Nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of the prestigious Community Center neighborhood, this elegant home with timeless charm enjoys an ideal location one block from Rinconada Park and community attractions like the Children's Library, community pool and tennis courts, Junior Museum and Zoo, Rinconada Library and Palo Alto Art Center, Walter Hays Elementary School. Blending classic elegance with modern comfort, this sophisticated residence offers a refined lifestyle where old-world charm meets contemporary convenience. Flooded with natural light all day, the spacious floor plan with approx. 2,460 SqFt features a generous main-level guest suite opening onto a tranquil, beautifully landscaped patio leading to a garage remodeled as an office. The bright living room and formal dining room seamlessly extend to the main patio, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for year-round entertaining. The gourmet kitchen, complete with a cozy sitting room, forms the warm and inviting heart of the home. Upstairs, a peaceful primary suite provides a private retreat, while two additional spacious sunlit bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom. Top-rated Palo Alto schools. Minutes from downtown restaurants, Town & Country Village, Stanford University and Mall. Welcome Home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1212 Parkinson Ave
General
- Sold For: $4,700,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML81997318
- Added to Site: 351 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Utility Room
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling
- Fireplace(s): Gas-Burning
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Car Hookup
Location
- Area: Community Center
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Melville
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
- Telecomm.: Fiber-Ready
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,461
- Year Built: 1929
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Minimum Lot Size: 5000
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
- Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Level
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Wood
Listed by Compass, Jean-Luc Laminette
Sold by Zane, Steve Niethammer
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Schools
Schools serving 1212 Parkinson Ave
School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walter Hays Elementary School 1525 Midfield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1212 Parkinson Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/10/2025
Sold
$4,700,000
4.49%
MLS
3/11/2025
Listed
$4,498,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1212 Parkinson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (MLS# ML81997318) is a Single Family property that was sold at $4,700,000 on April 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 1212 Parkinson Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palo Alto? You can browse all Palo Alto real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

