In an outstanding Old Palo Alto location, this remodeled ranch home showcases bright rooms, charming design details, and plenty of space within 2,230 sq. ft., situated on a large lot offering expansion potential. The heart of the home is the combined living and dining room with a wall of windows, built-in cabinetry, and fireplace with new tile surround and hearth. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, newly painted cabinets, and dining nook. Tucked on the other side of the home for privacy are the three bedrooms, including the primary suite with two closets and bath with new double vanity with quartz counters, clawfoot soaking tub, and large shower. The secondary bedrooms share an updated hall bath with shower. The newly finished garage has recessed lighting, epoxy floors, and outlet for electric car charging. Savor the wonderful Palo Alto weather in the backyard with two patios and new lawn. Children attend top Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High. Enjoy recreation at Rinconada Park, take the bike path to California Avenue, and enjoy easy access to a multitude of shopping centers. In the best neighborhood in Palo Alto, this home has it all!
Sold for $4,850,000
$4,850,000
540 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
2,230sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
6,800 Square Feet Lot
$4,668,900 Zestimate®
$2,175/sqft
$7,566 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,668,900
$4.25M - $5.14M
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Large lotRemodeled ranch homeNew lawnCharming design detailsWall of windowsUpdated hall bathEpoxy floors
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Listed by:
Heng Seroff Group 70010137 650-690-2858,
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. 888-832-7179
Bought with:
, 01355157
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81994629
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, Hookups_Gas, Hookups_IceMaker
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage, Tub/Sink
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,230
- Total interior livable area: 2,230 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Gate,Mixed Height Type,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,800 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 12411002
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- 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: $2,175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,906,527
- Annual tax amount: $47,065
- Date on market: 2/19/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2025 | Sold | $4,850,000+7.8%$2,175/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Pending sale | $4,498,000$2,017/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,498,000+36.3%$2,017/sqft |
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| 11/16/2019 | Listing removed | $7,598$3/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Listed for rent | $7,598+1.3%$3/sqft |
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| 9/23/2018 | Listing removed | $7,498$3/sqft |
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| 9/18/2018 | Price change | $7,498-1.3%$3/sqft |
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| 9/7/2018 | Price change | $7,598+1.3%$3/sqft |
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| 8/21/2018 | Price change | $7,500-6.3%$3/sqft |
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| 7/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $8,000$4/sqft |
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| 6/13/2016 | Sold | $3,300,000-8.2%$1,480/sqft |
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| 5/24/2016 | Price change | $3,595,000-7.7%$1,612/sqft |
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| 5/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $3,895,000$1,747/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,065 +4.3% | $3,906,527 +2% |
| 2024 | $45,107 +1.5% | $3,829,929 +2% |
| 2023 | $44,450 +1.1% | $3,754,833 +2% |
| 2022 | $43,949 +2% | $3,681,209 +2% |
| 2021 | $43,084 +2.2% | $3,609,029 +1% |
| 2020 | $42,168 | $3,572,024 +2% |
| 2019 | $42,168 +4% | $3,501,985 +2% |
| 2018 | $40,551 | $3,433,320 +2% |
| 2017 | $40,551 +1.8% | $3,366,000 +237.5% |
| 2016 | $39,843 +222.1% | $997,466 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $12,371 +2.5% | $982,484 +2% |
| 2014 | $12,065 | $963,240 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $958,888 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $940,088 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $921,656 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $914,768 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $916,942 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $898,964 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $881,339 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $864,059 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $847,117 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $830,508 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $815,287 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $799,302 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $783,630 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- 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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