2230 Amherst St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Photo 1

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$4,550,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,807 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Situated in the highly sought-after College Terrace neighborhood, this charming 1904 Craftsman home offers a rare blend of historic character, generous outdoor space, and an unbeatable location. Just moments from Stanford University, vibrant California Ave restaurants, farmers market, major tech campuses and award-winning schools, this inviting 2-story home places you at the heart of one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods. With approximately 1,807 square feet of living space, the home is filled with warmth and timeless details, including original oak hardwood floors, leaded windows, and classic period craftsmanship. A covered front porch welcomes you into a charming sitting area that flows into the living room and dining room. Upstairs, the home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious family room. Set on a generous, level lot over 10,000 square feet, the property is surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully defined yard areas with room to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the peaceful setting. Whether cherished in its current form, thoughtfully remodeled, expanded, or completely reimagined, this special property presents an extraordinary opportunity to create something truly your own. The combination of lot, location, and character is exceptionally rare.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2230 Amherst St

General

Sold For: $4,550,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82055994
Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Unfinished Basement, Laundry Room
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Other
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Cooktop, Other Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Gas Hookups, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Washer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street, Tandem Parking, Uncovered Parking

Location

Area: College
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: California

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window / Wall Unit
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Telecomm.: Cable TV
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Craftsman
Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition, Rolled Composition
Disability Access: None
Square Feet: 1,807
Year Built: 1904

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Minimum Lot Size: 10440
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,440
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Deck , Fenced
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Level
Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Wood

Listed by Intero Real Estate Services, Howard Bloom
Sold by Dlrpa, DeLeon Team

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Schools

Schools serving 2230 Amherst St

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Escondido Elementary School 890 Escondido Road, Stanford, CA 94305	K-5	0.3 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303	6-8	1.8 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	1.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2230 Amherst St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/17/2026

Sold

$4,550,000

15.19%

MLS

7/30/2026

Listed

$3,950,000

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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.

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