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listing_id: ML82033855
status: Closed
price: 4270810
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2057
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1910
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "429 Ruthven Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.45066
lng: -122.164914
days_on_market: 79
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Brian Chancellor"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 303-5511"
list_agent_license: 01174998
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-03-03
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 429 Ruthven Ave

429 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML82033855 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,270,810
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,057 5,000 1910

Remarks

This charming Craftsman home blends timeless character w/ an open flr plan, creating a space that feels chic, warm, and effortlessly livable. At the heart of the home is a gorgeous, light-filled kit featuring an oversized island w/ breakfast bar, a dramatic skylight, SS appliances, pantry, and glass accordion doors that open to the rear patio, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The LR/DR areas flow seamlessly, accented by hdwd flrs throughout. A mudroom w/ built-ins off adj to kitchen, complemented by a sep laundry rm. The main level includes a desirable 1st bdm w/ a WIC and an elegant full bathroom w/a glass-enclosed shower. Upstairs, a welcoming landing with a slanted beamed ceiling and built-in shelving leads to three additional bedrooms, including a serene primary suite filled with natural light and overlooking the lush rear yard. A third bathroom features a shower over a soaking tub. Outside, the backyard offers an oversized bluestone patio, mature trees, and raised planter beds, while a 1-car detached garage adds convenience. Ideally located on a tree-lined street with a striking palm tree out front, just 1 block from Johnson Park and four blocks from vibrant University Avenue. Excellent public schools include Addison Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82033855
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Island, Pantry, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01174998
Phone: (650) 303-5511

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.84 mi 9
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 0.92 mi 8
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.99 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.07 mi N/A
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.12 mi N/A
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.30 mi 9
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 1.51 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.69 mi 9
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.80 mi 1
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 1.84 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.85 mi 9
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.91 mi 4
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 2.03 mi 4
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 10
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.24 mi 9
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 3
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 2.41 mi 10
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 2.46 mi 6

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 03, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brian Chancellor, (650) 303-5511.