This updated, traditional home is situated on a large lot conveniently located nearby Duveneck Elementary school, Eleanor Pardee Park, Rinconada Park, the library, downtown Palo Alto, commute routes and many top Silicon Valley employers. Gracefully updated and expanded, the bright, spacious floor plan offers flexibility and modern comforts while retaining period charm. The formal entry leads to a bright living room with wood burning fireplace and parquet hardwood floors. The updated kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, pantry with pull-outs all open to a large dining room. The dining room flows to the back patio via a glass French doorperfect for entertaining. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms including a second floor primary with walk-in closet and office alcove are more than sufficient for the modern lifestyle. A huge, sunlit back garden awaits your finishing touches. Freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, new light fixtures, new roof, fresh paint, recessed lighting and two car attached garage complete this move-in condition home. Remodel, expand or build new on this wide, well located lot. Top rated Palo Alto schools.
MLS #
ML82043201
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
1
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms
Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances
Cooktop - Electric, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
No Family Room
Fireplace
Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry
In Garage
Cooling
None
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Style
Traditional
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Palo Alto Unified
High School District
Palo Alto Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R1
1581 Dana Ave is a Single Family Residence in Palo Alto, CA 94303. This 2,203 square foot property sits on a 7,200 Sq Ft Lot and features 5 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $3,999,888 and was built in 1950. This address can also be written as 1581 Dana Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
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