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listing_id: ML81928748
status: Closed
price: 3020000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1678
sqft_lot: 6912
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1955
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "986 El Cajon Way"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.443165
lng: -122.128604
days_on_market: 1071
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Stacey Woods"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 793-4583"
list_agent_license: 02002137
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 986 El Cajon Way

986 El Cajon Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML81928748 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,020,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,678 6,912 1955

Remarks

Nestled in the coveted Triple El Eichler enclave, this exquisite home exudes a harmonious and refined ambiance, effortlessly blending indoor & outdoor living spaces. The impressive residence offers a spacious floor plan comprising 3 bedrooms, additional office/flex room, separate family room, & finished two-car garage. Showcasing distinctive Eichler characteristics: private courtyard entrance, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant floors, exposed wood beams, & elegantly crafted tongue & groove ceilings. Individually, every room is outfitted with its own mini-split unit, ensuring personalized climate control. Immerse yourself in the ultimate zen retreat, adorned with the soothing sounds of fountains and embraced by the lush foliage oasis. Award winning schools: Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, & Palo Alto High. Conveniently located <2.5mi from Stanford University & <1mi from HWY 101. Seize this opportunity to join the renowned, close-knit community here in the Triple El.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81928748
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Bidet, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Inside
Cooling Multi-Zone
Heating Radiant Floors

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Foam
Foundation Slab
Pool Above Ground
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

Stacey Woods
Compass
License #: 02002137
Phone: (650) 793-4583

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 0.40 mi 10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.46 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.50 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.80 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 8
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.23 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.32 mi 4
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.58 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.64 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.65 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.13 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 2.17 mi 9
Greendell School public K-12 2.27 mi N/A
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.30 mi 4
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 2.48 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.48 mi 10
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.51 mi 3

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Stacey Woods, (650) 793-4583.