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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,040 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 14 hours ago

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256 E Charleston Rd,Palo Alto, CA 94306

256 E Charleston RdPalo AltoCA94306

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    256 E Charleston Rd,Palo Alto, CA 94306
    256 E Charleston RdPalo AltoCA94306
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    256 E Charleston Rd,Palo Alto, CA 94306
    256 E Charleston RdPalo AltoCA94306
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    Sunday 8/16 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    256 E Charleston Rd,Palo Alto, CA 94306
    256 E Charleston RdPalo AltoCA94306
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Spacious 4 Bedroom Mid-Century Home On An 8,000 sq.ft. Lot. Living room, Family Room, Breakfast Area, Office, and Study. This spacious four-bedroom, three-bath mid-century home combines classic architectural character with exceptional versatility, offering 2,040 square feet of living space on a generous 8,000-square-foot lot. Vaulted open-beam ceilings, warm wood floors, clerestory windows, and walls of glass create bright, inviting interiors with a seamless connection to the beautifully landscaped private yard. In addition to the open living and dining areas, the home features a streamlined galley kitchen, separate family room, breakfast area, office, and studyproviding abundant space for entertaining, working from home, and everyday relaxation. Multiple patios, mature trees, colorful gardens, and a pergola enhance the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, while the prime neighborhood location offers convenient access to nearby attractions and sought-after Palo Alto schools.

Full Property Details for 256 E Charleston Rd

General

  • Price: $2,888,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82056757
  • Updated: 8/6/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Interior Features: None
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Dual-Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, 2 Stall Showers or More, Tub in Primary Bedroom, 2 Tubs or More

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Built-In Oven, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: None

Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Location

  • Area: South Palo Alto
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Mumford Pl

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
  • Telecomm.: Cable TV
  • Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Construction: Detached, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 2,040
  • Year Built: 1953

Lot Features

  • Property View: Neighborhood
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8000
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,000
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Zoning: R1B8
  • Fencing (Description): Wood

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Skylight

Listed by Pinnacle Realty Advisors, Juliana Lee Team and Pinnacle Realty Advisors, Sharon Lee

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  • Sharon Lee

    Pinnacle Realty Advisors

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Schools serving 256 E Charleston Rd

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Fairmeadow Elementary School
500 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
K-50.4 mi
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
6-80.4 mi
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
9-121.4 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 256 E Charleston Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/06/2026
Listed
$2,888,000
309.65%
MLS
9/23/2003
Sold
$705,000
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Tax History for 256 E Charleston Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,997
—
$1,022,393
2%
2025
$12,997
4%
$1,002,347
2%
2024
$12,477
2%
$982,695
2%
2023
$12,289
1%
$963,427
2%
2022
$12,139
2%
$944,537
2%
2021
$11,898
2%
$926,018
1%
2020
$11,663
1%
$916,524
2%
2019
$11,529
3%
$898,553
2%
2018
$11,224
2%
$880,935
2%
2017
$11,025
3%
$863,663
2%
2016
$10,731
1%
$846,729
2%
2015
$10,621
3%
$834,011
2%
2014
$10,343
—
$817,675
—
2013
$10,320
—
$813,981
—
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256 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (MLS# ML82056757) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 256 E Charleston Rd is currently listed for $2,888,000 and was received on August 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 256 E Charleston Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Palo Alto? You can browse all South Palo Alto real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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