A Rare Find in Barron Park Welcome to your new home at 678 Chimalus Drive! Set on an expansive 8,500 sq ft lot in one of Palo Altos most beloved neighborhoods, this property offers endless potential and timeless charm. The main home has been thoughtfully updated with refinished hardwood floors, upgraded lighting, fresh paint, and modernized kitchens and bathsperfectly blending classic character with todays conveniences. Lovingly cared for by the same family for generations, every improvement reflects a deep sense of pride and purpose. Adding even more value is a fully permitted detached cottageideal for guests, extended family, a home office, or rental opportunity. While the cottage retains its original charm, the possibilities for its use are endless. Outside, enjoy newly refreshed landscaping, a new patio for outdoor entertaining, and a privacy fence for peaceful living. This is more than just a homeits a rare opportunity to own space, comfort, and history in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Sold for $3,270,000
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$3,270,000
678 Chimalus Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3beds
1,541sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
8,588 Square Feet Lot
$3,164,100 Zestimate®
$2,122/sqft
$7,826 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,164,100
$2.88M - $3.48M
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Newly refreshed landscapingFresh paintModernized kitchens and bathsUpgraded lightingPrivacy fenceRefinished hardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Olivia Mcnally 01972985 650-576-6666,
Real Brokerage Technologies 619-663-8680
Bought with:
Gary (gang) Liu, 02044861
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82005269
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,541
- Total interior livable area: 1,541 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,588 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13709014
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
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: $2,122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,276
- Annual tax amount: $1,639
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $3,270,000+13.2%$2,122/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82005269 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Pending sale | $2,888,888$1,875/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82005269 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,639 +4.2% | $132,276 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,572 +1.6% | $129,683 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,548 +1.4% | $127,141 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,526 +2.2% | $124,649 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,493 +2.2% | $122,206 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,462 | $120,954 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,462 +3.1% | $118,583 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,418 | $116,258 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,418 +1.9% | $113,979 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,392 +4.8% | $111,745 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,328 +1.5% | $110,068 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,308 | $107,913 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $107,426 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,321 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $103,256 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,485 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,729 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,716 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,742 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,807 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $94,910 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $93,050 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,346 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,556 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $87,801 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Barron Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Barron Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Ellen Fletcher MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94306
- Barron Park
- 678 Chimalus Dr
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