Charming 3bd/2ba home on large rectangular lot is in move-in condition. Renovation completed in 2022 with new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, plumbing, wiring, new 200AMP panel and subpanel in garage. Located close to San Antonio, it has easy access to frwy 101, Costco, and San Antonio Shopping Center. Excellent Palo Alto schools are close by as well as Mitchell Park & Library.
Sold for $3,360,000
$3,360,000
256 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3beds
1,324sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
8,579 Square Feet Lot
$3,349,200 Zestimate®
$2,538/sqft
$7,079 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,349,200
$3.11M - $3.62M
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List your homeWhat's special
Large rectangular lotNew kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wendy Kandasamy 01425837 650-380-0220,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Jennifer Friess, 01916722
Compass
Kirsty Hepburn, 02141613
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82044113
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Synthetic, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,324
- Total interior livable area: 1,324 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,579 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 14728007
- Zoning: R1B8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
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: $2,538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,994,332
- Annual tax amount: $24,009
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $3,360,000+2%$2,538/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $3,295,000$2,489/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000+11.9%$2,489/sqft |
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| 5/5/2021 | Sold | $2,944,500$2,224/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,009 +4.3% | $1,994,332 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,010 +1.1% | $1,955,229 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,756 -36.6% | $1,916,892 -36.2% |
| 2022 | $35,879 +370.7% | $3,003,390 +371.4% |
| 2021 | $7,623 +2.2% | $637,117 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,461 | $630,585 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,461 +3.8% | $618,221 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,185 | $606,100 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,185 +1.8% | $594,217 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,058 +3.9% | $582,567 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,795 +1.6% | $573,817 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,687 | $562,578 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $560,036 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $549,056 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $538,291 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $534,269 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $535,539 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $525,040 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $514,746 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $504,654 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $494,760 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $485,060 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $476,171 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $466,836 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $457,683 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Greenmeadow
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Fairmeadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: FairmeadowElementary
- Middle: JaneLathropStanfordMiddle
- High: HenryMGunnHigh
- 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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