870 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Photo 1

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$2,900,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
1 Bed
2 Full Baths
1,231 Sq. Ft.
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

Exceptional opportunity to remodel, develop, or reimagine a versatile property on a 5,000 square foot lot in one of Palo Alto's most sought-after neighborhoods. Located in College Terrace, this offering presents long-term upside for end users, investors, or those planning their next move in a premier setting. The main residence is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath home with a functional layout, abundant natural light, and classic period character. A large attic provides valuable bonus space for storage or flexible use. A detached ADU with its own bathroom has a history of consistently strong rental performance, offering immediate income potential or flexible living options. The private backyard provides space to create an inviting outdoor retreat. Ideally located just one block from Stanford University, steps to Cameron Park, and moments from the shops and dining along California Avenue. A rare opportunity to own a property with both flexibility and upside in an A+ Palo Alto location.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 870 College Ave

General

Sold For: $2,900,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82032957
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Attic, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: 1 Shower over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Gas Hookups, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Location

Area: College
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Cornell Street

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Wall Furnace

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cottage
Construction: Detached, Wood
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 1,231
Year Built: 1915

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Minimum Lot Size: 5000
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Deck , Storage Shed / Structure
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Regular
Fencing (Description): Partial Fencing, Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Solar Power, Thermostat Controller

Listed by Compass, Heng Seroff Group
Sold by Irez, Igor Reznikov

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Schools

Schools serving 870 College Ave

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	1.3 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	1.1 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 870 College Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/17/2026

Sold

$2,900,000

3.65%

MLS

1/29/2026

Listed

$2,798,000

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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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