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    • $2,950,000

    981 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

    2beds
    1,351sqft
    : 
    $20,150/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1926
    5,750 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $2,184/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    This classic Spanish bungalow with three iconic arches - at the foyer, dining room and kitchen, has been expanded, updated and modernized with features including skylights, a sun tunnel, and dual-pane windows. Living room has wide windows looking to the covered porch and and a rustic brick fireplace. The dining room was enlarged to includes bench seating (with storage) ,a wide skylight,and a French door to a large deck. Remodeled kitchen boasts an efficient layout, abundant storage,a cozy breakfast nook, a wide laundry closet and door to deck for outdoor dining and entertaining.The primary suite bathroom has a stall shower, skylight and rustic tile floors. Oak floors are in most of the house. The detached garage boasts a cozy office , wall of storage cabinets and room for one car. Located in the peaceful College Terrace neighborhood, close to Stanford University & medical facilities. This home is about 1.6 miles from Town & Country Center, 8/10 mile from Caltrain, 7/10 mile from Mollie Stones Grocery and Joanie's Cafe, 3/10 mile from the College Terrace Library & Mayfield Park -- to name just a few conveniences.!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nancy Goldcamp 00787851 650-400-5800,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 650-325-6161

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82055952MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Office
      Bathroom
      • Features: ShowerandTub, Skylight, StallShower, Tile, Tub
      Dining room
      • Features: FormalDiningRoom, Skylights
      Family room
      • Features: NoFamilyRoom
      Kitchen
      • Features: Countertop_Other, Hookups_Gas, Pantry
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Inside
      Features
      • One Or More Skylights
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,351
      • Total interior livable area: 1,351 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Parking Restrictions
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Storage Shed Structure
      Lot
      • Size: 5,750 Square Feet
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 13704013
      • Zoning: R1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Flat, TarGravel, Tile
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1926

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: PublicUtilities
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Palo Alto

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $2,184/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $226,824
      • Annual tax amount: $2,775
      • Date on market: 7/29/2026
      • Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $6,033/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/30/2026Listed for sale$2,950,000$2,184/sqft
        Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82055952 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,775 +4.3%$226,824 +2%
        2024$2,661 +1.5%$222,377 +2%
        2023$2,620 +1.3%$218,018 +2%
        2022$2,587 +2.1%$213,744 +2%
        2021$2,533 +2.2%$209,554 +1%
        2020$2,479 $207,407 +2%
        2019$2,479 +3.5%$203,342 +2%
        2018$2,396 $199,356 +2%
        2017$2,396 +1.8%$195,448 +2%
        2016$2,353 +4.3%$191,617 +1.5%
        2015$2,256 +1.6%$188,740 +2%
        2014$2,221 $185,044 +0.5%
        2013-- $184,209 +2%
        2012-- $180,598 +16.9%
        2011-- $154,509 +0.8%
        2010-- $153,355 -0.2%
        2009-- $153,720 +2%
        2008-- $150,707 +2%
        2007-- $147,753 +2%
        2006-- $144,857 +2%
        2005-- $142,018 +2%
        2004-- $139,235 +1.9%
        2003-- $136,684 +2%
        2002-- $134,005 +2%
        2001-- $131,378
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: College Terrace

        Getting around

        81 / 100
        Very Walkable
        44 / 100
        Some Transit
        100 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: EscondidoElementary
        • Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
        • High: PaloAltoHigh
        • 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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