Top floor, two-level penthouse unit featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings with skylights on the main level, open concept living, dining and gorgeous kitchen, and views of the Western Hills! Downtown Palo Alto living at its finest, this two bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home offers an unbeatable location just a block away from Whole Foods, Peet's Coffee, Pizzeria Delfina and the fantastic dining and shopping along University Ave. Stunning kitchen updated with sleek modern cabinetry, peninsula for extra counter space and pantry unit for storage. Additional comforts include a half bath on main level, in-unit washer dryer, building elevator, deeded storage unit and two parking spaces in the secure underground garage. Top-rated Palo Alto schools including Addison Elementary, Greene Middle School, and Palo Alto High School (Buyer to verify) and proximate to Caltrain and Highway 101 for easy commuting. This is a must-see!
Sold for $1,695,000
$1,695,000
685 High St APT 5A, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,530sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$1,687,800 Zestimate®
$1,108/sqft
$6,165 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,687,800
$1.55M - $1.82M
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Listed by:
Adam Touni 01880106 650-336-8530,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Dana McCue, 01749772
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82038311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Skylights
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Range Hood, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,530
- Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills
Details
- Parcel number: 12061030
- 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: Other
- Water: Other
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Additional Storage, Elevator
- HOA fee: $1,032 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,292,980
- Annual tax amount: $16,527
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Sold | $1,695,000$1,108/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$1,108/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,695,000$1,108/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $1,695,000-5.8%$1,108/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+94%$1,176/sqft |
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| 11/9/2020 | Listing removed | $4,600$3/sqft |
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| 10/20/2020 | Price change | $4,600-5.2%$3/sqft |
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| 9/27/2020 | Price change | $4,850-4.8%$3/sqft |
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| 9/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,095$3/sqft |
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| 4/7/2005 | Sold | $928,000+141%$607/sqft |
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| 7/1/1997 | Sold | $385,000$252/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,527 +4.2% | $1,292,980 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,860 +1.5% | $1,267,628 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,625 +1.2% | $1,242,774 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,442 +2% | $1,218,406 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,138 +2% | $1,194,516 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,835 | $1,182,268 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,835 +3.9% | $1,159,088 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,277 | $1,136,362 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,277 +1.8% | $1,114,082 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,026 +3.7% | $1,092,238 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,520 +2.4% | $1,075,832 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,197 | $1,054,758 +8.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $972,000 +14.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $850,000 -9.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $941,000 -6.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,001,680 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,004,060 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $984,374 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $965,074 +9.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $879,800 +99.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $441,024 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $432,377 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $424,454 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $416,132 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $407,974 |
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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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