Extensively renovated modern home with single-level open floorplan. 4 beds + 3 full baths, including primary suite with rear yard access; custom-organized walk-in closet; spa-like en suite bath with freestanding tub plus frameless glass shower with rain & handheld sprays, modern dual vanity. 3 additional bedrooms served by 2 full updated bathrooms. Freshly painted interiors, engineered hard wood floors, dual paned windows throughout. Open designer kitchen with white lacquered cabinetry, marble style quartz countertops, huge waterfall island with bar seating. Walk-in pantry; premium stainless steel appliances include a Thor 6-burner gas range, Bosch dishwasher, and Samsung refrigerator. Open living and dining areas anchored by a striking fireplace wall and sliding glass doors that enhance indoor/outdoor flow. Low maintenance private rear yard with synthetic lawn, paver patios, mature fruit trees (persimmon, lemon, apple, tangerine, avocado) and a long-gated driveway ideal for recreation & entertaining. Adding to the appeal: inside laundry with washer & dryer, detached 1-car garage, Nest thermostat, central air conditioning & heating, tankless water heater. Top Palo Alto schools. Prime location moments from California Ave with shops, restaurants, farmers' market, CalTrain.
Sold for $3,702,000
$3,702,000
280 Matadero Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4beds
1,821sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$3,678,300 Zestimate®
$2,033/sqft
$7,629 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,678,300
$3.38M - $4.01M
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Extensively renovated modern homeStriking fireplace wallFreshly painted interiorsPaver patiosCustom-organized walk-in closetMarble style quartz countertopsSingle-level open floorplan
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Listed by:
David & Sunny 70010023 650-489-6251,
Compass 650-941-1111
Bought with:
Michele Harkov, 01838875
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82040012
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, StallShower2plus, TubinPrimaryBedroom, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,821
- Total interior livable area: 1,821 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 13234031
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
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: $2,033/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,053,565
- Annual tax amount: $37,639
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $3,702,000+68.4%$2,033/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82040012 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Pending sale | $2,198,000$1,207/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000-21.3%$1,207/sqft |
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| 4/8/2020 | Sold | $2,792,500-3.6%$1,533/sqft |
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| 3/5/2020 | Pending sale | $2,898,000$1,591/sqft |
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| 2/13/2020 | Price change | $2,898,000-1.6%$1,591/sqft |
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| 1/30/2020 | Price change | $2,945,000-1.7%$1,617/sqft |
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| 10/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+17.5%$1,645/sqft |
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| 8/31/2018 | Listing removed | $2,550,000$1,400/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2018 | Price change | $2,550,000+4.1%$1,400/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2018 | Price change | $2,450,000-5.4%$1,345/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2018 | Price change | $2,590,000+4%$1,422/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2018 | Price change | $2,490,000+4.2%$1,367/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,390,000+15.7%$1,312/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2018 | Sold | $2,065,000+9%$1,134/sqft |
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| 2/28/2018 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$1,041/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palo Alto Downtown #81691749 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000$1,041/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,639 +4.3% | $3,053,565 +2% |
| 2024 | $36,092 +1.5% | $2,993,692 +2% |
| 2023 | $35,561 +1.2% | $2,934,994 +2% |
| 2022 | $35,150 +2% | $2,877,446 +2% |
| 2021 | $34,456 +19.6% | $2,821,026 +19.7% |
| 2020 | $28,808 | $2,357,426 +9.4% |
| 2019 | $28,808 +1690.4% | $2,154,300 +3666.2% |
| 2018 | $1,609 | $57,201 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,609 +1.9% | $56,081 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,579 +4.6% | $54,982 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,509 +9.4% | $54,157 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,380 | $53,097 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $52,858 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,823 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $50,808 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,429 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $50,550 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $49,560 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $48,589 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,637 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $46,704 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,790 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,952 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,072 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,209 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ventura
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Barron Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Ellen Fletcher MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BarronParkElementary
- Middle: TermanMiddle
- 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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