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listing_id: ML81961686
status: Closed
price: 2365000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 864
sqft_lot: 5663
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "270 Chestnut Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.422709
lng: -122.134413
days_on_market: 738
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Kei Group"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 472-4127"
list_agent_license: 70010147
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 270 Chestnut Ave

270 Chestnut Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML81961686 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,365,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 864 5,663 1950

Remarks

2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow of 894 Sq. Ft. (per city) and detached in-law unit with private garden. While both residences have room to expand, the cozy and highly functional front bungalow takes center stage featuring expansive front and rear decks perfect for relaxing. The front home boasts living room with custom low-profile light fixture, crown molding, waterproof floors, & updated baseboards. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom grey cabinets with extra storage, granite countertops, deep kitchen sink, recessed lighting, undercabinet lights, & waterproof floors. Two spacious bedrooms feature waterproof flooring, updated baseboards, mirrored sliding closet door, walk-in closet, sliding doors open to lush backyard with drip irrigation, custom vine trellis, fruit trees, and expansive deck. The bathroom features tiled shower-tub combination, custom LED vanity lighting, and plenty of cabinet storage. Permitted, detached ~300 sq. ft. in-law unit sits to the rear of the property with separate yard and laundry room. Its updated bathroom include tiled shower and floors, custom sink, and high ceilings. Walking distance to California Avenue shops and Caltrain, residents are moments away from shopping and entertainment as well as world-class schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81961686
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Dual Flush Toilet, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Flooring Laminate
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Crawl Space
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Kei Group
Compass
License #: 01912393,01925245
Phone: (408) 472-4127

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.30 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.72 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.85 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.08 mi 10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.10 mi 9
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 8
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.42 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.47 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.57 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.64 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 1.64 mi N/A
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.82 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 9
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 2.03 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 Kei Group, (408) 472-4127.