This move-in ready ground-floor condo in the gated community of Palo Alto Central offers an rare mix of affordability, convenience, and comfort in Silicon Valley. Featuring two spacious bedroom suites, an open floor plan, and a modern kitchen that flows into the living room, this home also includes a private patio with access to the courtyard. Additional features include in-unit laundry, secure underground parking, and extra storage. The community offers a pool, spa, guest parking, and retail stores within beautifully landscaped surroundings. Situated steps from Caltrain, Mollie Stone's Market, and Peers Park, this location provides easy access to everyday amenities. Its also biking distance to Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center and minutes from major tech companies like Google and Meta. The HOA covers water, cable, garbage, and earthquake insurance, making it ideal for those seeking a comfortable, low-maintenance home in the heart of Palo Alto.
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$1,048,000
153 California Ave Unit F109, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2beds
1,117sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1982
-- sqft lot
$1,027,600 Zestimate®
$938/sqft
$4,392 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,027,600
$945,000 - $1.11M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Helen Chong 01700495 408-800-5478,
Haylen,
Susanna Leung 01920125 408-666-6783,
Haylen
Bought with:
Omar M. Kinaan, 01723115
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81984628
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Marble
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,117
- Total interior livable area: 1,117 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
Details
- Parcel number: 12437048
- Zoning: PA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Clay
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $897 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $938/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,068,960
- Date on market: 10/23/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2025 | Listing removed | $4,300$4/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,300$4/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Listing removed | $4,300$4/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,300$4/sqft |
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| 12/12/2024 | Sold | $1,048,000-4.6%$938/sqft |
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| 11/30/2024 | Pending sale | $1,098,000$983/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Contingent | $1,098,000$983/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,098,000-8.5%$983/sqft |
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| 6/5/2015 | Sold | $1,200,000+26.4%$1,074/sqft |
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| 4/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $949,000+60.8%$850/sqft |
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| 10/15/2009 | Sold | $590,000$528/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,068,960 +2% |
| 2025 | $13,584 -22.4% | $1,048,000 -25.9% |
| 2024 | $17,497 +1.5% | $1,413,934 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,236 +1.2% | $1,386,210 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,033 +3.8% | $1,359,030 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,406 +0.3% | $1,332,384 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,359 | $1,318,724 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,359 +3.9% | $1,292,868 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,739 | $1,267,518 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,739 +1.8% | $1,242,666 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,461 +86.1% | $1,218,300 +92.3% |
| 2015 | $8,308 +3% | $633,674 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,069 | $621,262 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $618,456 +4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $592,000 +6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $555,000 -5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $590,000 +79.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $329,477 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $323,017 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $316,685 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $310,477 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $304,390 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $298,422 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $292,954 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $287,211 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $281,580 |
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Neighborhood: Evergreen Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Escondido Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Palo Alto
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- Evergreen Park
- 153 California Ave Unit F109
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