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listing_id: ML81946206
status: Closed
price: 1780000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 824
sqft_lot: 2276
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1934
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "230 N California Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.431221
lng: -122.140579
days_on_market: 931
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Lori Buecheler"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 387-2716"
list_agent_license: 01859485
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 230 N California Ave

230 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81946206 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,780,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 824 2,276 1934

Remarks

Welcome to this charming Cape Cod home in desirable Old Palo Alto. As you step inside, you will be greeted by a well-designed interior that maximizes the use of space. The living and dining area with large picturesque windows provides the space perfect for relaxation and entertaining. The kitchen boasts a spacious and convenient layout that makes meal preparation a breeze. Both light filled bedrooms and the bathroom are located on the second level, offering privacy and tranquility. New efficient multi zone mini-split heat pump and air conditioning system provides comfort year round. Outside, you'll find a brick patio and generous lawn perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or hosting friends and family. This home is situated in a prime location, just a few blocks from the vibrant Cal Ave shopping and dining district, top-rated schools, Stanford, and major tech companies. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this wonderful home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Palo Alto.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81946206
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, No Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling Multi-Zone, Other
Heating Heat Pump, Heating - 2+ Zones

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Style Cottage

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Lori Buecheler Olivia Maggi
Compass Compass
License #: 01859485 License #: 02180306
Phone: (650) 387-2716 Phone: (650) 380-6342

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.60 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.68 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.98 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.04 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.09 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 10
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.31 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.36 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.43 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.45 mi 8
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.86 mi N/A
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 2.08 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 2.10 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 2.19 mi N/A

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lori Buecheler, (650) 387-2716.