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listing_id: ML81942682
status: Closed
price: 2217000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 979
sqft_lot: 3014
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1923
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "786 Palo Alto Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.453507
lng: -122.159064
days_on_market: 965
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Judy Citron"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 400-8424"
list_agent_license: 01825569
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 786 Palo Alto Ave

786 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81942682 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,217,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 979 3,014 1923

Remarks

Remodeled and impeccably maintained bungalow in an incredibly convenient location just blocks to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University and commute routes. This home has been tastefully restored keeping original period details and blending modern conveniences. Refinished hardwood floors, dual pane windows, A/C, EV charging and many recent updates throughout.Living room features wood burning fireplace and opens to the sun-drenched breakfast room with French doors to the rear yard.Recently updated kitchen with high end appliances including a Sub-Zero frig, Wolfe steam oven, Blue Star stove, soapstone counters,penny round tile inlaid floor, concealed Miele washer/dryer in mud room with vaulted ceiling.Two nicely sized bedrooms each served by a bath with soapstone counter, one with bath and one with a glass enclosed shower. The enchanting rear yard is private and sunny with brick patio and planting beds plus bonus room for flexible use space. Rare opportunity,excellent Palo Alto schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81942682
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Other
Fireplace Living Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Electric Car Hookup, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Judy Citron Talia Citron
Compass Compass
License #: 01825569 License #: 01987761
Phone: (650) 400-8424 Phone: (650) 465-4814

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.69 mi 9
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.02 mi 8
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.11 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.19 mi N/A
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.40 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.45 mi N/A
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.57 mi 4
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.60 mi 1
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.66 mi 4
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.69 mi 9
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.06 mi 3
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.14 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 2.20 mi 10
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.21 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.24 mi 10
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.42 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.49 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Judy Citron, (650) 400-8424.