Downtown living awaits just 2 blocks from University Avenue shops, restaurants, and Caltrain. This beautifully remodeled split-level condo offers a spacious, flowing design in a rare solarium-style building with just 12 units. Formal dining area and open designer kitchen with gas cooktop are elevated above a spacious living room with fireplace and Patio door to the inviting rear garden patio. Gorgeous lightly hued white oak floors throughout. Primary suite has en suite bath on main level and additional bedroom with patio access just off the living room. Both bathrooms are beautifully remodeled. In-unit laundry plus garage parking for 2 cars, dedicated EV Charger, and 2 Storage units. As an added bonus, two separate guest units in the complex provide accommodations for visiting family and friends. Close to Stanford University and top Palo Alto schools, this is a rare opportunity for sophisticated living in the heart of downtown.
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
217 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,152sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$1,545,100 Zestimate®
$1,389/sqft
$5,297 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,545,100
$1.41M - $1.70M
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En suite bathRemodeled split-level condoOpen designer kitchenRare solarium-style buildingSpacious flowing designPrimary suiteFormal dining area
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Listed by:
Rachel Hahn 01888837 650-722-2765,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Gary (gang) Liu, 02044861
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81996773
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: DualFlushToilet, ShowerandTub, StallShower, TubinPrimaryBedroom
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, Pantry
Heating
- Fireplace(s), 2 plus Zones, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,406 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12025121
- Zoning: RM3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- HOA fee: $1,130 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,389/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,618,234
- Annual tax amount: $20,350
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000+0.8%$1,389/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,588,000$1,378/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,588,000+6.2%$1,378/sqft |
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| 4/15/2021 | Sold | $1,495,000$1,298/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+93.7%$1,298/sqft |
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| 8/19/2011 | Sold | $771,750-2.9%$670/sqft |
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| 6/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $795,000-16.2%$690/sqft |
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| 3/30/2011 | Listing removed | $949,000$824/sqft |
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| 3/2/2011 | Price change | $949,000+99900%$824/sqft |
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| 2/25/2011 | Price change | $949-99.9%$1/sqft |
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| 9/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $949,000+14.3%$824/sqft |
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| 6/16/2004 | Sold | $830,000+5.1%$720/sqft |
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| 8/2/2000 | Sold | $790,000$686/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,350 +8.2% | $1,618,234 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $18,801 +7% | $1,525,000 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $17,576 -7.5% | $1,415,000 -7.2% |
| 2022 | $19,007 +65.3% | $1,524,900 +70.3% |
| 2021 | $11,497 +2% | $895,592 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,270 | $886,410 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,270 +3.9% | $869,030 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,847 | $851,992 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,847 +1.8% | $835,288 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,655 +3.8% | $818,910 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,264 +2.7% | $806,610 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,992 | $790,810 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $787,236 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $771,800 +9% |
| 2011 | -- | $708,000 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $779,000 -15% |
| 2009 | -- | $916,386 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $898,418 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $880,802 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $863,532 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $846,600 +25.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $674,900 +2% |
| 2003 | -- | $661,800 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $636,500 -19.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $790,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown North
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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