---
listing_id: ML82056802
status: Active
price: 2598000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1552
sqft_lot: 5995
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1951
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "290 W Charleston Rd"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.413529
lng: -122.120287
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Riette Fallant"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 400-0547"
list_agent_license: 01902891
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-08-06
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 290 W Charleston Rd

290 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML82056802 | Status: Active | Price: $2,598,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 1,552 5,995 1951

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, August 8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Riette Fallant & Ralph Fallant
Sunday, August 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Riette Fallant & Lisa M. Musich

Remarks

Embrace a quintessential slice of Palo Alto history with this rare mid-century modern gem, loved by the same family for over 50 years. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home perfectly balances its architectural heritage with thoughtful, move-in-ready updates and access to outstanding Palo Alto schools. The home has been attentively refreshed, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a crisp palette of interior and exterior paint, a kitchen equipped with new appliances, and fresh landscaping. Located in one of the most sought-after pockets of the Peninsula, the lifestyle here is unmatched. You are moments away from the eateries at Charleston Plaza, Cubberley Community Center and Midtown, along with the endless amenities of the El Camino corridor nearby. For those who love the outdoors, local parks and recreation spots are easily accessible. Positioned for a seamless lifestyle, the home offers an easy commute to Silicon Valley tech hubs with quick access to Highway 101 and I-280. This lovely, move-in-ready home provides the ideal canvas to bring your own creative vision to a classic mid-century setting.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82056802
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Radiant Floors

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tar/Gravel
Foundation Slab
Style Eichler

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Riette Fallant Ralph Fallant
Compass Compass
License #: 01902891 License #: 02096313
Phone: (650) 400-0547 Phone: (650) 454-0152

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 0.44 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.55 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.59 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 0.63 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 0.81 mi 9
Greendell School public KG 0.81 mi N/A
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 0.99 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 6
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.23 mi 8
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.26 mi 9
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.35 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.78 mi 10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.87 mi 9
Gabriela Mistral Elementary public K-5 1.92 mi 7
Crittenden Middle School public 6-8 1.94 mi 9
MVWSD Preschool public UG 1.94 mi N/A
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.99 mi 10
Mariano Castro Elementary School public K-5 1.99 mi 1

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
444 Matadero Ave $2,500,000 3 1 1,476 PendingDoNotShow
203 Margarita Ave $2,388,000 2 2 1,027 Active
459 Oregon Ave $2,388,000 2 2 1,275 Active
256 E Charleston Rd $2,888,000 4 3 2,040 Active
699 Oregon Ave $2,988,000 4 2 1,611 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 06, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Riette Fallant, (650) 400-0547.