938 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 94303 - Photo 1

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$3,201,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,069 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Located on a secluded, tucked-away circle, this 3-bedroom Eichler blends timeless Mid-Century Modern design on a large 9,450 plus SF lot. Signature Eichler details include vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, an open floor plan filled with natural light, and a dramatic living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. A generous patio provides a great setting for relaxing and entertaining. Radiant-heated floors offer year-round comfort, while fresh interior and exterior paint and new light fixtures add a modern touch. The spacious lot may offer potential to expand the existing home or build new, plus an ADU and/or JDU, subject to City requirements and approvals; buyer to independently verify. Ideally located near parks, the Palo Alto YMCA, Midtown cafes, shopping and restaurants, with access to commute routes and Silicon Valley tech campuses. Sought-after schools include Palo Verde Elementary, Ohlone Elementary (choice school), JLS Middle, and Palo Alto High.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 938 Van Auken Cir

General

Sold For: $3,201,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82057583
Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Storage
Interior Features: Skylight
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: 1 Shower over Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Skylight
Laundry: Outside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport , Off-Street Parking

Location

Area: South Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Greer Road

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Radiant

Utilities

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

Structural Information

Construction: Detached
Foundation: Concrete Slab
Roof: Other
Square Feet: 1,069
Year Built: 1951

Lot Features

Minimum Lot Size: 9720
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,720
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard
Zoning: R1

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows

Listed by Compass, Umang Sanchorawala and Compass, Lori Buecheler
Sold by Bqg, Haochen Liu and BQ Realty, Christina Yang

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Schools

Schools serving 938 Van Auken Cir

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Palo Verde Elementary School 3450 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303	K-5	0.8 mi
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306	6-8	1.3 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	2 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 938 Van Auken Cir

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/14/2026

Sold

$3,201,000

6.77%

MLS

8/13/2026

Listed

$2,998,000

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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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938 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (MLS# ML82057583) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,201,000 on September 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 938 Van Auken Cir? 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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