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Sold for $5,600,000
  • $5,600,000

    204 Washington Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    3beds
    3,398sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1990
    5,625 Square Feet Lot
    $5,814,300 Zestimate®
    $1,648/sqft
    $7,663 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,814,300

    $5.17M - $6.51M

    $7,663/mo

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    What's special

    Private backyardTimeless curb appealGenerous-sized primary suiteLuxurious en-suite bathLandscaped gardensBrick patioHigh ceilings
    This stately home with 3 bedrooms + office in desirable Old Palo Alto makes a lasting first impression with its timeless curb appeal. The thoughtfully designed floor plan combines classic elegance with modern-day functionality. The main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace and a formal dining room - ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A centrally located kitchen connects to an inviting family room with bay window and easy access to the private backyard and patio. Completing the main level is a half-bath and full laundry room adjacent to the two car garage for added convenience. Upstairs is a generous-sized primary suite with double doors, high ceilings and a luxurious en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms with high ceilings are served by an updated hall bath. The lower level features two flexible spacious rooms and a full bath perfect as a home office, recreation space, or movie room. Step outside to discover a pergola-topped brick patio overlooking flourishing wisteria, lush lawn, and landscaped gardens. Located just blocks from Cal Ave shopping, dining, farmer's market, train station, parks and top-rated Palo Alto schools (buyers to verify), this home combines classic style, functional design, and an unbeatable location.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lori Buecheler 01859485 650-387-2716,

    Compass 650-323-1111

    Bought with:

    Olivia Maggi, 02180306

    Compass

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82002942MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement, Bonus Room, Laundry, Office, Utility Room
    Dining room
    • Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Gas Starter
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,398
    • Total interior livable area: 3,398 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    Lot
    • Size: 5,625 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12414087
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1990

    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: $1,648/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,388,852
    • Annual tax amount: $17,640
    • Date on market: 4/17/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/2/2025Sold$5,600,000+5.7%$1,648/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82002942 Report a problem
    4/24/2025Pending sale$5,298,000$1,559/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82002942 Report a problem
    4/17/2025Listed for sale$5,298,000$1,559/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82002942 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$17,640 +4.2%$1,388,852 +2%
    2024$16,926 +1.5%$1,361,620 +2%
    2023$16,674 +1.2%$1,334,923 +2%
    2022$16,475 +2%$1,308,749 +2%
    2021$16,149 +2.1%$1,283,088 +1%
    2020$15,823 $1,269,932 +2%
    2019$15,823 +3.9%$1,245,032 +2%
    2018$15,223 $1,220,621 +2%
    2017$15,223 +1.8%$1,196,689 +2%
    2016$14,954 +3.8%$1,173,226 +1.5%
    2015$14,412 +2.4%$1,155,604 +2%
    2014$14,073 $1,132,968 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,127,849 +2%
    2012-- $1,105,735 +2%
    2011-- $1,084,054 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,075,953 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,078,510 +2%
    2008-- $1,057,364 +2%
    2007-- $1,036,633 +2%
    2006-- $1,016,307 +2%
    2005-- $996,381 +2%
    2004-- $976,845 +1.9%
    2003-- $958,943 +2%
    2002-- $940,141 +2%
    2001-- $921,707
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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