Welcome to the second generation of passive solar homes, conveniently located in the College Terrace neighborhood. Commissioned in the 80s, this awarding winning sustainable design incorporates an efficient layout with a solarium and indoor lap pool that is as unique as it is delightful.
Enter the home through the solarium, which incorporates the 40 lap pool in a sundrenched environment complemented by an original Greg Brown mural. French doors comprise the formal entry to the home, with living and dining rooms bathed in natural light from the solarium. The central kitchen, full bath, and laundry complete the first floor, and there is access to the rear deck and side yard provided from the kitchen. Upstairs lie 2 generous bedrooms and full bath. The home was designed to take full advantage of passive solar properties that allow for venting of hot air in summer months to cool the home, as well as efficiencies of heat savings in the winter.
Conveniently located moments from the Stanford Campus, California Avenue Downtown District, and the Farmers Market.
Sold for $2,640,000
$2,640,000
890 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2beds
1,788sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1982
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$2,961,500 Zestimate®
$1,477/sqft
$5,861 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,961,500
$2.67M - $3.32M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derk Brill 01256035 650-814-0478,
Compass 650-323-1111,
Carol Li 01227755 650-281-8368,
Compass
Bought with:
Amanda Raichert, 01934807
Goodview Financial & Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81966662
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Formica, Pantry, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,788
- Total interior livable area: 1,788 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Guest, Off Street, Parking Restrictions
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Indoor, Lap
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,663 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13702089
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
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: $1,477/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,692,800
- Annual tax amount: $32,484
- Date on market: 5/21/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2024 | Sold | $2,640,000+5.7%$1,477/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81966662 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2024 | Pending sale | $2,498,000$1,397/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81966662 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,498,000$1,397/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81966662 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,484 +515.4% | $2,692,800 +514.3% |
| 2024 | $5,279 +4.7% | $438,328 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,043 +1.2% | $429,734 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,985 -12.9% | $421,309 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,722 +1.8% | $413,049 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,618 | $408,814 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,618 +3.8% | $400,799 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,414 | $392,942 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,414 +1.8% | $385,238 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,317 +4% | $377,685 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,115 +2.6% | $372,012 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,985 | $364,726 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $363,078 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $355,960 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $348,981 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $346,374 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $347,198 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $340,391 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $333,717 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $327,175 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $320,761 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $314,472 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $308,709 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $302,656 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $296,723 |
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Neighborhood: College Terrace
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Escondido Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: HenryMGunnHigh
- 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
- College Terrace
- 890 California Ave
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