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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,324 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 20 hours ago

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256 Ferne Ave,Palo Alto, CA 94306

256 Ferne AvePalo AltoCA94306

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    256 Ferne Ave,Palo Alto, CA 94306
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256 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CAVideo Tour of 256 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA.
Charming 3bd/2ba home on large rectangular lot is in move-in condition. Renovation completed in 2022 with new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, plumbing, wiring, new 200AMP panel and subpanel in garage. Located close to San Antonio, it has easy access to frwy 101, Costco, and San Antonio Shopping Center. Excellent Palo Alto schools are close by as well as Mitchell Park & Library.

Full Property Details for 256 Ferne Ave

General

  • Price: $3,295,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82044113
  • Updated: 4/29/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Interior Features: Skylight
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Synthetic Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Icemaker, Gas Oven/Range
  • Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Location

  • Area: South Palo Alto
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Briarwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central AC
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer in Street, Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Square Feet: 1,324
  • Year Built: 1954

Lot Features

  • Property View: Neighborhood
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1934
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8579
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,579
  • Zoning: R1B8
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced Back

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Ceiling Insulation, Double-Pane Windows, Sealed Crawlspace, Skylight, Whole House Fan

Listed by Compass, Wendy Kandasamy

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  • Wendy Kandasamy

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Schools serving 256 Ferne Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Fairmeadow Elementary School
500 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
K-50.7 mi
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
6-80.8 mi
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
9-121.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 256 Ferne Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
4/29/2026
Listed
$3,295,000
11.9%
MLS
4/28/2021
Sold
$2,944,500
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Tax History for 256 Ferne Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$24,009
4%
$1,994,332
2%
2024
$23,010
1%
$1,955,229
2%
2023
$22,690
-37%
$1,916,892
-36%
2022
$35,879
371%
$3,003,390
371%
2021
$7,623
2%
$637,117
1%
2020
$7,461
1%
$630,585
2%
2019
$7,380
3%
$618,221
2%
2018
$7,185
2%
$606,100
2%
2017
$7,058
3%
$594,217
2%
2016
$6,862
1%
$582,567
2%
2015
$6,795
2%
$573,817
2%
2014
$6,687
—
$562,578
—
2013
$6,680
—
$560,036
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256 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (MLS# ML82044113) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 256 Ferne Ave is currently listed for $3,295,000 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 256 Ferne Ave? 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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