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listing_id: ML81943387
status: Closed
price: 3905000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1613
sqft_lot: 6611
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "286 Walter Hays Dr"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.44668
lng: -122.139133
days_on_market: 958
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Ying Zhang"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 868-1078"
list_agent_license: 01997435
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 286 Walter Hays Dr

286 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML81943387 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,905,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 1,613 6,611 1950

Remarks

Welcome to this wonderful Barrett & Hilp designed four bedroom house on a tree-lined street in the sought-after Green Gables/Duveneck neighborhood--Palo Alto's most desirable location. This lovely charming house includes a large and bright living room/dining room combo; an updated eat-in kitchen; a master bedroom suite with updated bathroom; hardwood parquet floors; dual-pane windows; air-conditioning; lovely front and rear patios with beautiful natural landscaping; and a two-car attached garage. Excellent Palo Alto schools - Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High. Walking distance to Main Library, Art Center and parks. Easy access to 101, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and major tech companies. This is one you can not miss!!!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81943387
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
Dining Room Dining Area in Family Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Ying Zhang
Compass
License #: 01997435
Phone: (650) 868-1078

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.32 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.34 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.61 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.64 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.01 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.16 mi 4
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.20 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.22 mi N/A
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 8
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.90 mi 4
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.98 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.04 mi N/A
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.05 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.15 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.20 mi 8
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.21 mi 3
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 2.37 mi 9
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Ying Zhang, (650) 868-1078.