Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 1212 Parkinson Ave
MLS: ML81997318 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,700,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2,461 | 5,000 | 1929 |
Nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of the prestigious Community Center neighborhood, this elegant home with timeless charm enjoys an ideal location one block from Rinconada Park and community attractions like the Children's Library, community pool and tennis courts, Junior Museum and Zoo, Rinconada Library and Palo Alto Art Center, Walter Hays Elementary School. Blending classic elegance with modern comfort, this sophisticated residence offers a refined lifestyle where old-world charm meets contemporary convenience. Flooded with natural light all day, the spacious floor plan with approx. 2,460 SqFt features a generous main-level guest suite opening onto a tranquil, beautifully landscaped patio leading to a garage remodeled as an office. The bright living room and formal dining room seamlessly extend to the main patio, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for year-round entertaining. The gourmet kitchen, complete with a cozy sitting room, forms the warm and inviting heart of the home. Upstairs, a peaceful primary suite provides a private retreat, while two additional spacious sunlit bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom. Top-rated Palo Alto schools. Minutes from downtown restaurants, Town & Country Village, Stanford University and Mall. Welcome Home!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81997318 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet |
| Bathrooms | Shower and Tub, Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Pantry |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator |
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | In Utility Room |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Electric Car Hookup, Garage: 1 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 |
Jean-Luc Laminette
Compass
License #: 01847917
Phone: (650) 833-9336
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