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Property Description
Charming cottage built by Erhard Christiansen in sought-after Old Palo Alto, in walking distance to the California Avenue district and weekend farmers market. Experience the quintessential Palo Alto lifestyle, with evening strolls to Gamble Gardens, or short bicycle rides to Stanford University and downtown, with its many shops and restaurants. Top Palo Alto Schools: Walter Hays Elementary (Buyer to verify), Greene Middle School, and Palo Alto High School, all within a short commute. Nestled in a top-rated community, this home is light-filled, with a spacious and bright living/dining room made for entertaining, an elegant office with garden access, and a serene back garden beautifully landscaped with lush lawn and shrubbery to relax, play and entertain year round. Cheerful and light-flooded kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and vintage appeal. Laundry/mudroom. Primary suite with private entrance to back garden, plus a spacious bedroom and bathroom off the main hall. Additionally, enjoy an optional third bedroom or den off the kitchen in the converted garage (which can easily be converted back).Spend quiet time in the garden in your very own office, or make this free-standing shed your Zen sanctuary. During open houses please park on Rinconada Ave or Seale Ave.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1975 Alma St
General
- Sold For: $2,075,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82004945
- Added to Site: 296 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Mud Room
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, 2 Stall Showers or More
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom Features: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Other
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
- Guest Quarters: Office, gym
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Parking Area, Uncovered Parking
Location
- Area: Old Palo Alto
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Rinconada Avenue
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric, Gas, Individual Room Controls, Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Telecomm.: Cable TV
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Detached, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,097
- Year Built: 1945
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, Storage Shed / Structure
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Level
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Wood
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows
Listed by Compass, Jean-Luc Laminette
Sold by Giant, Carol Yuan
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Schools
Schools serving 1975 Alma St
School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walter Hays Elementary School 1525 Midfield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 1975 Alma St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/06/2025
Sold
$2,075,000
3.85%
MLS
5/01/2025
Listed
$1,998,000
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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.
1975 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (MLS# ML82004945) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,075,000 on June 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 1975 Alma St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Old Palo Alto? You can browse all Old Palo Alto real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

