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listing_id: ML82023392
status: Closed
price: 2500000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 773
sqft_lot: 2000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1927
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "678 Hawthorne Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.452648
lng: -122.16077
days_on_market: 195
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Wen Guo RE Group"
list_office: "KW Advisors"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 817-5000"
list_agent_license: 70010161
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 678 Hawthorne Ave

678 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML82023392 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,500,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 773 2,000 1927

Remarks

With 1,100 sq. ft. of living space, this English Tudor style cottage near downtown Palo Alto is a jewel box home blending European heritage with California sophistication. Inspired by the Tudor grace that once influenced Walt Disneys castle, it evokes storybook beauty with modern comfort and craftsmanship. Walk up to a manicured courtyard framed by hydrangeas and greenery, a serene retreat for afternoon tea or quiet gatherings. Inside, traditional architectural details including picture rail moldings, decorative millwork, marble accents, and hardwood floors highlight timeless craftsmanship. This home offers an exceptional alternative to condominium living with the privacy of a standalone residence. The living room features a classic fireplace with a new mechanism and new lightings, while the kitchen showcases marble counters, custom cabinetry, and a reupholstered banquette. 2 bathrooms echo the homes elegance with marble finishes and upgraded fixtures. 3 bedrooms include a spacious primary and a jewel box secondary with built ins. Recent updates such as fresh paint, new sewer lateral, and full termite tenting ensure peace of mind. Steps from University Avenue, Stanford, and top rated schools, this home captures the rare elegance of a mini mansion in the heart of Palo Alto.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82023392
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Marble, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Wood
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Style English, Luxury, Tudor

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Wen Guo RE Group
KW Advisors
License #: 02037634
Phone: (650) 817-5000

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.71 mi 9
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 0.98 mi 8
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.06 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.14 mi N/A
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.17 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.35 mi N/A
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 9
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 1.61 mi 9
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 1
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.67 mi 4
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.73 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.77 mi 4
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.10 mi 9
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.16 mi 3
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.17 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.19 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 10
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.31 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.50 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 Wen Guo RE Group, (650) 817-5000.