Experience the pinnacle of urban convenience in this stunning, fully transformed residence at Palo Alto Central. Set inside a highly desirable gated community at 161 California Avenue, this turn-key home has been meticulously reimagined from the flooring up with flawless modern design. The light-filled, open floor plan flows seamlessly, anchored by a striking custom nickel-gap siding accent wall that frames the fireplace. Every inch is completely updated, featuring beautiful new floors, premium designer lighting, a sleek gourmet kitchen, and spa-like luxury bathrooms with high-end fixtures and contemporary hardware. The infrastructure is equally pristine, boasting brand-new heating and cooling systems for year-round comfort. Perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining, the living space extends out to large patio spaces ideal for relaxing or al fresco dining. Beyond your front door, an unparalleled walkable lifestyle awaits. You are steps from the California Avenue Caltrain station, Mollie Stones Market, excellent dining, outdoor cafes, and the popular Sunday Farmers Market, with seamless access to Stanford University and Silicon Valley tech hubs. Complete with secure underground parking and resort-style community pool and spa amenities. Secure parking - space 175 + guest parking
Pending
$928,000
161 California Ave #K104, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2beds
1,117sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1982
-- sqft lot
$917,900 Zestimate®
$831/sqft
$981/mo HOA
What's special
- 79 days |
- 1,142 |
- 41 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas French 01350085 650-773-8000,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-947-2900
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82050185
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,117
- Total interior livable area: 1,117 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Guest
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Pool features: Community, In Ground
- Spa features: Other, Spa/HotTub
Details
- Parcel number: 12437080
- Zoning: PA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Elastomeric, 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
- Amenities included: Community Pool, Elevator, Garden Greenbelt Trails
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $981 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $831/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $667,086
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$917,900
$872,000 - $964,000
$4,392/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Pending sale | $928,000$831/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82050185 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $928,000+101.7%$831/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82050185 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2003 | Sold | $460,000$412/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $667,086 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,850 +4.1% | $654,006 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,504 +1.5% | $641,183 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,376 +1.2% | $628,612 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,274 +2% | $616,287 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,111 +1.9% | $604,204 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,957 | $598,010 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,957 +3.8% | $586,285 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,665 | $574,790 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,665 +1.8% | $563,521 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,530 +3.8% | $552,472 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,252 +3.1% | $544,174 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,031 | $533,516 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $531,105 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $520,692 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $510,483 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $506,669 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $507,874 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $497,916 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $488,154 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $478,583 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $469,200 +7.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $436,900 +40.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $311,210 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $305,109 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $299,128 |
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Neighborhood: Evergreen Park
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
- Elementary: EscondidoElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- 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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