Welcome to your dream home in the heart of vibrant downtown Palo Alto! Just a block away from Whole Foods, Peet's Coffee, Pizzeria Delfina, and more, this charming condo offers the perfect blend of style, convenience, and comfort. Down-to-the-studs remodel completed in 2019, this home boasts an open floor plan that's as chic as it is functional. The space is bathed in light, featuring gorgeous wide-plank French Oak floors that flow seamlessly from room to room, and custom closets that offer ample storage, a beautifully designed kitchen with abundant storage and a large central island with a drawer-microwave. The primary bedroom features generous closets and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with Porcelanosa tiles and a vanity. A 300+ square-foot patio with a motorized awning is the perfect space for al-fresco dining and relaxation. Top-rated Palo Alto schools, including Addison Elementary, Greene Middle School, and Palo Alto High School (Buyer to verify). Additional comforts include multi-zone Mitsubishi heating and cooling, two parking spaces in the gated underground garage, a building elevator, and a deeded storage unit. Proximate to the newly electrified Caltrain, ideal for commuting to San Francisco or San Jose. This home is a must-see!
Sold for $1,780,000
$1,780,000
685 High St APT 2B, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,485sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$1,741,000 Zestimate®
$1,199/sqft
$6,020 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,741,000
$1.58M - $1.90M
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Wide-plank french oak floorsPorcelanosa tilesLuxurious en-suite bathroomPrimary bedroomGenerous closetsOpen floor planAbundant storage
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Listed by:
Adam Touni 01880106 650-336-8530,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Colton Hoagland, 02160261
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003463
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, UpdatedBaths, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island
Heating
- Heat Pump, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Video Audio System
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,485
- Total interior livable area: 1,485 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 12061025
- Zoning: CDC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
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: Additional Storage
- HOA fee: $953 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,658,542
- Annual tax amount: $20,835
- Date on market: 4/29/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $1,780,000-6.2%$1,199/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Pending sale | $1,898,000$1,278/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Price change | $1,898,000-5%$1,278/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $1,998,000-9.2%$1,345/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+59.4%$1,481/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $8,000-5.9%$5/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/9/2019 | Listing removed | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 2/2/2019 | Listed for rent | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 8/28/2014 | Sold | $1,380,000+6.3%$929/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000$874/sqft |
Source: Zane MacGregor and Company #81425057 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,835 +4.2% | $1,658,542 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,987 +1.5% | $1,626,022 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,691 +0.8% | $1,594,140 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,543 +2% | $1,562,884 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,159 +2.1% | $1,532,240 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,770 | $1,516,530 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,770 +3.9% | $1,486,796 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,059 | $1,457,644 +2% |
| 2017 | $18,059 +1.8% | $1,429,064 +2% |
| 2016 | $17,742 +4.2% | $1,401,044 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $17,024 | $1,380,000 +275.7% |
| 2014 | $17,024 | $367,327 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $365,668 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $358,499 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $351,470 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $348,844 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $349,674 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $342,818 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $336,097 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $329,508 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $323,048 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $316,714 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $310,911 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $304,816 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $298,840 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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