Available Late MarchPrime downtown Palo Alto location! This top floor penthouse is a must see! Enter into the tiled entry that leads to the spacious living room. There are a lot of windows in the living room allowing a lot of natural sunlight to enter. The living room also has a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has a stove/oven, newer stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Next to the kitchen is a stacked washer/dryer. There is a separate vanity area, next to the bathroom with a refinished bathtub. The bedroom is spacious and has a sliding closet and a walk-in closet! There is private balcony access from the living room and the bedroom, canned lighting throughout, recently installed TRIPLE-pane insulated windows throughout and recently painted interior. Water and garbage included. The furniture can stay or leave. There is central heating. There is a storage unit before the front door. There is one designated parking spot in an underground garage and off street parking in front for your guests. Community amenities include: swimming pool and spa, underground shopping, FREE margarita bus close by, close to California Ave train station, close to Stanford University and easy access to freeways. This is a 1-year lease. No pets.No Pets.No Section 8.
Sold for $730,000
$730,000
117 California Ave #D405, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1beds
1baths
782sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1982
-- sqft lot
$695,100 Zestimate®
$934/sqft
$3,347 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 782 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12437042
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- wood frame
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $635 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $934/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $744,600
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2025 | Sold | $730,000+35.9%$934/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,600$3/sqft |
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| 1/28/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,600+4.2%$3/sqft |
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| 12/27/2012 | Listing removed | $2,495$3/sqft |
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| 12/17/2012 | Price change | $2,495-3.9%$3/sqft |
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| 11/25/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,595+21%$3/sqft |
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| 11/11/2011 | Listing removed | $2,145$3/sqft |
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| 11/9/2011 | Listed for rent | $2,145+8.6%$3/sqft |
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| 9/21/2011 | Listing removed | $1,975$3/sqft |
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| 9/20/2011 | Listed for rent | $1,975$3/sqft |
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| 8/16/2006 | Sold | $537,000$687/sqft |
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| 4/6/2006 | Sold | $537,000+39.5%$687/sqft |
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| 3/29/2002 | Sold | $385,000+44.7%$492/sqft |
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| 4/29/1999 | Sold | $266,000$340/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $744,600 +3.5% |
| 2025 | $9,637 +4.1% | $719,450 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,257 +1.5% | $705,344 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,119 +1.2% | $691,514 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,008 +2% | $677,956 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,831 +2% | $664,664 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,662 | $657,850 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,662 +3.8% | $644,952 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,343 | $632,306 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,343 +1.8% | $619,908 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,196 +3.8% | $607,754 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,894 +3% | $598,626 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,663 | $586,900 +16% |
| 2013 | -- | $506,000 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $502,000 +8.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $461,000 -17.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $557,368 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $558,694 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $547,740 +6.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $515,400 +23.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $416,190 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $408,030 +10.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $368,400 +2% |
| 2003 | -- | $361,200 +28% |
| 2002 | -- | $282,280 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $276,746 |
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Neighborhood: Evergreen Park
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94306
- Evergreen Park
- 117 California Ave Unit D405