Beautifully remodeled and move-in ready, this light-filled top-floor, penthouse-level 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers easy single-level living in desirable Palo Alto. With only two units on this floor and no shared walls, it delivers exceptional privacy in a quiet, secure building. The flat, spacious layout features a generous primary bedroom with walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, and storage that is rare in condo living. Two dedicated garage spaces connect directly to the unit by elevator, and a large private veranda across the hall feels like your own outdoor retreat ideal for entertaining or unwinding. Ideally located minutes from Stanford University and major Silicon Valley employers including Google, Apple, and Meta, with quick freeway access, walkable or bikeable shopping and dining, and Palo Alto Unified schools including Juana Briones Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High. A rare top-floor offering in one of the Peninsula's most sought-after cities.
For sale
$1,485,000
496 W Charleston Rd APT 302, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3beds
1,401sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,060/sqft
$806/mo HOA
What's special
- 44 days
- 745
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Moe Nasser 02231168 408-579-9226,
Compass 650-462-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82051343
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Electric, Individual Room Controls
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,401
- Total interior livable area: 1,401 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Electric Gate, Lighted
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13261007
- Zoning: RM5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Community Security Gate, Elevator
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $806 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,060/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,442,280
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,485,000+5%$1,060/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82051343 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $1,414,000+1.2%$1,009/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82000424 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,397,000$997/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82000424 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,397,000-4.4%$997/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82000424 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2020 | Listing removed | $4,150$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2020 | Price change | $4,150-2.4%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,250$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2017 | Sold | $1,461,000+4.4%$1,043/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2017 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$999/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81686986 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$999/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81686986 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,442,280 +6.8% |
| 2025 | $17,212 +3% | $1,350,000 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $16,710 +1.8% | $1,340,000 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $16,419 +7.9% | $1,310,000 -16.4% |
| 2022 | $15,223 -5.2% | $1,566,484 +23.2% |
| 2021 | $16,050 -1.6% | $1,271,100 -3.3% |
| 2020 | $16,315 | $1,315,000 -11.8% |
| 2019 | $16,315 -9.4% | $1,490,220 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,016 | $1,461,000 +343% |
| 2017 | $18,016 +277.4% | $329,832 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,773 +3.9% | $323,365 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,592 +4% | $318,509 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,414 | $312,271 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $310,860 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $304,766 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $298,791 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $296,559 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $297,264 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $291,436 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $285,723 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $280,121 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $274,629 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $269,245 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $264,312 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $259,130 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $254,050 |
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Neighborhood: Charleston Meadow
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: JuanaBrionesElementary
- 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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