Tucked away on a peaceful tree-lined street in the heart of Ventura, this charming and thoughtfully updated home invites you in with warmth, comfort, and an effortless blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience. Flooded with Natural Light Large windows bathe the interiors in sunshine, highlighting the gleaming hardwood floors and creating a bright, airy ambiance. Chefs' Dream Kitchen Spacious and beautifully appointed with ample counter & cabinet space, perfect for cooking and gathering. Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living The open floor plan flows into a large family room with direct access to an expansive rear deck, ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Lush & Tranquil Backyard A private oasis with mature trees, perfect for morning coffee, weekend BBQs, or unwinding after a long day. Detached Garage & Prime Location. Moments from Stanford University, California Ave Caltrain Station, top-rated Palo Alto schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major Silicon Valley employers.This inviting home offers the perfect blend of privacy and connectivity, your next destination home awaits!
Sold for $2,852,000
$2,852,000
280 Wilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2beds
1,680sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
6,362 Square Feet Lot
$2,754,100 Zestimate®
$1,698/sqft
$6,549 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,754,100
$2.51M - $3.03M
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Thoughtfully updated homeTree-lined streetLarge windowsPrivate oasisOpen floor planGleaming hardwood floorsExpansive rear deck
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Listed by:
Jackie Schoelerman 01092400 650-855-9700,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-325-6161
Bought with:
, 02199935
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81994620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,362 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13235019
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
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: $1,698/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $665,866
- Annual tax amount: $8,954
- Date on market: 2/20/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Sold | $2,852,000-1%$1,698/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Pending sale | $2,880,000$1,714/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Price change | $2,880,000+7.1%$1,714/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,688,000+532.5%$1,600/sqft |
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| 11/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/16/2023 | Price change | $4,950-2.9%$3/sqft |
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| 9/20/2023 | Price change | $5,100-3.8%$3/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Price change | $5,300-3.6%$3/sqft |
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| 6/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,500+10%$3/sqft |
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| 2/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/21/2021 | Price change | $5,000+4.2%$3/sqft |
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| 12/15/2021 | Price change | $4,800-4%$3/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Price change | $5,000-3.8%$3/sqft |
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| 10/26/2021 | Price change | $5,200-5.5%$3/sqft |
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| 9/26/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 7/10/1998 | Sold | $425,000$253/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,954 +3.1% | $665,866 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,685 +1.5% | $652,811 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,554 +1.3% | $640,011 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,448 +3.1% | $627,463 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,197 +1.9% | $615,161 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,041 | $608,854 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,041 +3.8% | $596,917 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,743 | $585,214 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,743 +1.8% | $573,740 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,604 +2.7% | $562,491 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,402 +3.1% | $554,043 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,178 | $543,191 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $540,737 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $530,135 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $519,741 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $515,858 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $517,084 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $506,946 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $497,007 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $487,262 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $477,709 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $468,343 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $459,760 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $450,746 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $441,909 |
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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: 1.2 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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