785 La Para Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Photo 1

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$3,310,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,392 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome home to this darling, well-loved residence in the desirable Barron Park neighborhood of Palo Alto, offered for the first time in 40 years. This move-in-ready single-family home has been tastefully remodeled within the past two years with luxury vinyl plank flooring, contemporary light fixtures, and fresh interior paint throughout. The kitchen features quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, Broan vent hood, GE dishwasher, and built-in oven. The living room offers recessed lighting, a wood-burning fireplace, and built-in shelving. The home includes three bedrooms, including a primary suite with ensuite bath, plus a hall bathroom with soaking tub and custom herringbone-style tile. Two sliding glass doors open to a private side patio and backyard with gazebo and lush landscaping featuring mature cherry trees, a dwarf apple tree, and thornless blackberry and blueberry bushes. Energy efficient dual-pane windows, added wall and ceiling insulation, and a brand-new water heater provide year round comfort. Located in a peaceful community served by top-rated Palo Alto schools, with excellent proximity to Stanford University, high-tech hubs, and Bol Park. You won't want to miss this home in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 785 La Para Ave

General

Sold For: $3,310,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82040143
Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), 1 Shower over Tub, Tile, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Electric Cooktop, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Enclosed

Location

Area: Barron Park
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Laguna & La Donna Avenues

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Whole House / Attic Fan
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace
Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
Square Feet: 1,392
Year Built: 1961

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Minimum Lot Size: 5236
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,236
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Gazebo, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Level
Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Attic Fan , Ceiling Insulation, Double-Pane Windows, Walls Insulated

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Schools

Schools serving 785 La Para Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Barron Park Elementary School 800 Barron Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306	K-5	0.2 mi
Ellen Fletcher Middle 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306	6-8	0.7 mi
Henry M. Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306	9-12	0.7 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 785 La Para Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/21/2026

Sold

$3,310,000

1.88%

MLS

3/25/2026

Listed

$3,249,000

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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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785 La Para Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (MLS# ML82040143) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,310,000 on April 21, 2026. This property was listed by Sheila McIntyre from our Saratoga Office.Want to learn more about 785 La Para Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Barron Park? You can browse all Barron Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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