Charming cottage built by Erhard Christiansen in sought-after Old Palo Alto, in walking distance to the California Avenue district and weekend farmers market. Experience the quintessential Palo Alto lifestyle, with evening strolls to Gamble Gardens, or short bicycle rides to Stanford University and downtown, with its many shops and restaurants. Top Palo Alto Schools: Walter Hays Elementary (Buyer to verify), Greene Middle School, and Palo Alto High School, all within a short commute. Nestled in a top-rated community, this home is light-filled, with a spacious and bright living/dining room made for entertaining, an elegant office with garden access, and a serene back garden beautifully landscaped with lush lawn and shrubbery to relax, play and entertain year round. Cheerful and light-flooded kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and vintage appeal. Laundry/mudroom. Primary suite with private entrance to back garden, plus a spacious bedroom and bathroom off the main hall. Additionally, enjoy an optional third bedroom or den off the kitchen in the converted garage (which can easily be converted back).Spend quiet time in the garden in your very own office, or make this free-standing shed your Zen sanctuary. During open houses please park on Rinconada Ave or Seale Ave.
Sold for $2,075,000
$2,075,000
1975 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,097sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,008,700 Zestimate®
$1,892/sqft
$6,167 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,008,700
$1.83M - $2.21M
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Vintage appealConverted garageStainless steel appliancesSpacious bedroom and bathroomSerene back gardenLush lawnCheerful and light-flooded kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jean-Luc Laminette 01847917 650-833-9336,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Carol Yuan, 01064265
Giant Realty Inc.
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82004945
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, StallShower2plus
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Electric, Gas, Individual Room Controls, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,097
- Total interior livable area: 1,097 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Area
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 12418099
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,892/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $960,870
- Annual tax amount: $12,498
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $2,075,000+3.9%$1,892/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82004945 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Pending sale | $1,998,000+472.5%$1,821/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82004945 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/1997 | Sold | $349,000$318/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,498 +4.2% | $960,870 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,999 +1.5% | $942,031 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,818 +1.2% | $923,561 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,674 +2% | $905,453 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,442 +2% | $887,700 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,216 | $878,599 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,216 +3.9% | $861,372 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,795 | $844,484 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,795 +1.8% | $827,927 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,603 +3.8% | $811,694 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,214 +2.7% | $799,503 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,943 | $783,842 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $780,300 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $765,000 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $750,000 +73.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $431,708 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $432,734 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $424,250 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $415,932 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $407,778 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $399,784 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $391,946 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $384,764 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $377,220 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $369,824 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- 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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