540 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Photo 1

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$4,850,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,230 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

In an outstanding Old Palo Alto location, this remodeled ranch home showcases bright rooms, charming design details, and plenty of space within 2,230 sq. ft., situated on a large lot offering expansion potential. The heart of the home is the combined living and dining room with a wall of windows, built-in cabinetry, and fireplace with new tile surround and hearth. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, newly painted cabinets, and dining nook. Tucked on the other side of the home for privacy are the three bedrooms, including the primary suite with two closets and bath with new double vanity with quartz counters, clawfoot soaking tub, and large shower. The secondary bedrooms share an updated hall bath with shower. The newly finished garage has recessed lighting, epoxy floors, and outlet for electric car charging. Savor the wonderful Palo Alto weather in the backyard with two patios and new lawn. Children attend top Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High. Enjoy recreation at Rinconada Park, take the bike path to California Avenue, and enjoy easy access to a multitude of shopping centers. In the best neighborhood in Palo Alto, this home has it all!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 540 N California Ave

General

Sold For: $4,850,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML81994629
Added to Site: 366 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Unfinished Basement, Formal Entry
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), 2 Stall Showers or More, Tile, Tub , Updated Bath

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Primary Suite / Retreat

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Gas Hookups, Icemaker Hookups, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Tub/Sink, Washer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Uncovered Parking

Location

Area: Old Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Tasso Street

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air), Fireplace , Radiant Floors

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Detached, Wood
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 2,230
Year Built: 1946

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1561
Minimum Lot Size: 6800
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,800
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Mostly Level, Regular
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Gate, Mixed Height / Type, Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Listed by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc., Heng Seroff Group
Sold by Dp, Gil Oraha

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Schools

Schools serving 540 N California Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Walter Hays Elementary School 1525 Midfield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301	K-5	0.6 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303	6-8	0.3 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	1.1 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 540 N California Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/13/2025

Sold

$4,850,000

7.83%

MLS

2/19/2025

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.

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