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listing_id: ML81993765
status: Closed
price: 4900000
beds: 5
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 3185
sqft_lot: 12052
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1978
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "742 La Para Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.412681
lng: -122.132884
days_on_market: 435
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "DeLeon Team"
list_office: "Deleon Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 900-7000"
list_agent_license: 70010006
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 742 La Para Ave

742 La Para Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML81993765 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,900,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 3 /1 3,185 12,052 1978

Remarks

Set against the pastoral charm of Barron Park, this expansive home sits on more than a quarter-acre of land. A brick courtyard welcomes you into nearly 3,200 square feet of light-filled interiors featuring hardwood floors throughout. The thoughtfully designed floorplan includes spacious gathering areas, a cozy fireplace, a chefs kitchen with premium appliances, and five comfortable bedrooms, including a walk-out primary suite. Outside, the serene backyard offers ample space for both entertaining and relaxation, while additional features include air conditioning and a 2-car garage. Enjoy the serenity of this sought-after neighborhood with lush surroundings, iconic Bol Park and its beloved donkeys, and scenic biking and walking paths, all while being minutes from the vibrant shops and restaurants of California Avenue and The Village at San Antonio Center. Plus, the home is served by top-ranked schools Barron Park Elementary, Fletcher Middle, and Gunn High (buyer to verify eligibility).

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81993765
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Granite, Primary - Sunken Tub, Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Island with Sink
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Tub / Sink, Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones

Exterior Features

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

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

DeLeon Team
Deleon Realty
License #: 01342140,01854880
Phone: (650) 900-7000

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.24 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 0.39 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 0.74 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 0.78 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.90 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.98 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.11 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.39 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.39 mi 10
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.44 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 1.51 mi N/A
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.57 mi 8
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.79 mi 9
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 6
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 2.12 mi N/A
Gardner Bullis Elementary School public K-6 2.14 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 2.17 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact DeLeon Team, (650) 900-7000.