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  • Tax assessed value
    $1,026,198

    658 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

    1beds
    405sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $2,534/sqft
    $2,490 Estimated rent

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    THIS RENTAL IS FOR THE ADU/COTTAGE BEHIND THE MAIN HOUSE (Owner occupied main house, which is 3br/2ba). ADU ONLY HAS ONE BEDROOM, ONE FULL BATH, KITCHENETTE, AND LIVING ROOM. Sorry, Zillow will not let me edit that part. Centrally located in the College Terrace neighborhood of Palo Alto, this ADU/cottage offers you privacy and quiet living while being close to many of the amenities Palo Alto has to offer. - 2 Blocks from south end of Stanford University campus - Walking distance to California Avenue shops and restaurants - Walking distance to CalTrain station (Go to San Francisco down to Gilroy) - Within 2 miles of U.S. 101 and Interstate 280 - Centrally located in Palo Alto and neighboring cities (Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, Redwood City, etc.) If you work at Stanford or in Palo Alto and are just looking for peace and quiet, this is your place. The ADU is small, but comfortable and cozy. Owners prefer to live quietly, so if that is your thing, this might be a great match. Thank you for looking and we will be happy to welcome you to Palo Alto if you are new! Owners are long-time Palo Alto residents and are very hospitable. Newly remodeled ADU/cottage unit behind a main house in College Terrace. Property is walking distance from California Avenue shops/restaurant, CalTrain station, and south end of Stanford Campus. Easy access to U.S. 101 and Interstate 280 via Oregon Expy. and Page Mill Rd. Great location for Stanford graduate students and all the big firms in Palo Alto. Easy commute to San Francisco/San Jose/Gilroy via electric CalTrain. Short drive to downtown Palo Alto (7 mins) and Stanford Shopping Mall. Windows are all new Milgard aluminum double-paned windows, bathroom is fully remodeled and fixtures are brand new. See pictures/captions for details. Owner pays for electricity, water, garbage. Garbage/reycyling bins are shared with owner who lives in the main house. Flat fee for utilities. Would like an annual lease, if possible. Lease can be longer than a year. We are flexible. Only street parking is available. Driveway and garage are not available for tenant parking. Tenant is responsbile for purchasing College Terrace annual parking permit from the City of Palo Alto. Fees are about $50/year and street parking is subject to availability. Please check City of Palo Alto for current permit prices. Please no smoking and no pets (unless they are verified service animals). Looking for a quiet tenant who wouldn't mind living behind a main house. Owners of the main house are friendly and quiet. You will get to know them and they will treat you like family. You will also be invited to family BBQs and parties (if you like). Use of backyard/bbq grill can be arranged by requesting/scheduling with the owner. The entire property is landscaped and is kept clean. Enjoy the best of College Terrace living! Owners are long-time Palo Alto residents.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 405 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 13701089

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Water

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $2,495
    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $2,534/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,026,198
    • Annual tax amount: $12,378
    • Date on market: 7/15/2026
    • Date available: 07/15/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,378 +4.3%$1,026,198 +2%
    2024$11,864 +1.5%$1,006,077 +2%
    2023$11,690 +1.2%$986,351 +2%
    2022$11,554 +2%$967,012 +2%
    2021$11,324 +2.2%$948,051 +1%
    2020$11,083 $938,331 +2%
    2019$11,083 +3.9%$919,933 +2%
    2018$10,667 $901,896 +2%
    2017$10,667 +1.8%$884,213 +2%
    2016$10,480 +3.8%$866,877 +1.5%
    2015$10,097 +1.6%$853,857 +2%
    2014$9,935 $837,132 +0.5%
    2013-- $833,350 +2%
    2012-- $817,011 +11.6%
    2011-- $732,364 +0.8%
    2010-- $726,892 -0.2%
    2009-- $728,620 +2%
    2008-- $714,335 +2%
    2007-- $700,329 +2%
    2006-- $686,598 +2%
    2005-- $673,136 +2%
    2004-- $659,938 +1.9%
    2003-- $647,844 +2%
    2002-- $635,142 +2%
    2001-- $622,689
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    Neighborhood: College Terrace

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