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listing_id: ML81982733
status: Closed
price: 4301000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2248
sqft_lot: 7470
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1952
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "742 De Soto Dr"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.449976
lng: -122.136511
days_on_market: 560
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Boyenga Team"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 373-1660"
list_agent_license: 70010882
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 742 De Soto Dr

742 De Soto Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML81982733 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,301,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,248 7,470 1952

Remarks

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Eichler in Prime Duveneck Neighborhood! Beautifully remodeled 4-bed, 3-bath, 2248 s.f. Eichler home in one of Palo Alto's most desirable locations. Originally crafted by Eichler Homes in 1952, this residence blends classic mid-century design with modern updates. Iconic features include tongue-and-groove ceilings, globe lighting, signature siding, and radiant heating, while new quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, Bosch and Thermador appliances, and a gas cooktop elevate the kitchen. The great room, with a wood-burning fireplace and sliding doors, opens to a patio and sparkling pool, perfect for entertaining. Two master suites on opposite ends of the house enhance privacy, with one ideal as an in-law or guest suite; both open to the lush backyard. The retro guest bath features aquamarine tile and custom vanity, while additional upgrades include new LVT flooring, fresh paint, mahogany accent walls, and contemporary lighting. The backyard oasis offers a pool, mature trees, and wood decks for a serene retreat. Conveniently located near Palo Alto's top schools (Duveneck, Greene Middle & PA High), parks, Downtown, and Stanford. Easy Access to 101, Alma, El Camino, & the Silicon Valley Tech corridor. This Eichler home epitomizes timeless Palo Alto living!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81982733
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Suite/Retreat - 2+, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Other, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Tub / Sink, Inside, In Utility Room
Cooling Window/Wall Unit
Heating Baseboard, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Individual Room Controls, Radiant

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Other, Polyurethane
Foundation Slab, Other
Pool Gunite, Heated, Heated - Solar, In Ground
Style Contemporary, Eichler, Modern/High Tech

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, Covered Parking, Enclosed, Gate/Door Opener, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Complex Amenities None
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Boyenga Team
Compass
License #: 01911005,01254725,01254724
Phone: (408) 373-1660

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.15 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.61 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.79 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 0.89 mi 4
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 10
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.45 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.48 mi N/A
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.71 mi 4
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.72 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 8
Costano Elementary School public K-5 1.98 mi 3
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.18 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.24 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.26 mi N/A
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.29 mi 1
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.30 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 2.51 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Boyenga Team, (408) 373-1660.