Warm and inviting, this charming home offers timeless appeal in a highly desirable Palo Alto location, blending classic character with thoughtful updates including fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished hardwood floors, reglazed tiles, new vanities, contemporary bathroom flooring, and a new stove. A traditional floorplan unfolds with a welcoming living room centered around a fireplace, a dedicated dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen, while four comfortable bedrooms include a primary suite. The peaceful backyard provides a spacious patio ideal for outdoor enjoyment, and a detached two-car garage with an extended driveway adds convenience. The location is exceptional, placing Midtown Shopping Center, local parks, Edgewood Plaza, and Highway 101 just a short distance away, while downtown Palo Alto is within a ~10-minute drive. Plus, children may attend acclaimed schools including Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility).
Sold for $2,700,000
$2,700,000
985 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
4beds
1,316sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1918
6,002 Square Feet Lot
$2,699,700 Zestimate®
$2,052/sqft
$7,196 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,699,700
$2.51M - $2.92M
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Peaceful backyardNew stoveTraditional floorplanExtended driveway adds convenienceContemporary bathroom flooringWarm and invitingDetached two-car garage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
DeLeon Team 70010006 650-785-5822,
Deleon Realty 650-543-8500
Bought with:
DAVID CHAN, 01904887
CHAN INVESTMENT GRP.
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82044000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, Tile
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,316
- Total interior livable area: 1,316 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Perimeter,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,002 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00352023
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition, Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
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: $2,052/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,846
- Annual tax amount: $4,653
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $2,700,000+8.5%$2,052/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82044000 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $2,488,000$1,891/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82044000 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Contingent | $2,488,000$1,891/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82044000 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,488,000$1,891/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82044000 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,653 +3.8% | $300,846 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,482 +1.6% | $294,948 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,412 +1.4% | $289,166 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,353 +2% | $283,497 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,266 +1.7% | $277,939 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,194 | $275,090 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,194 +3.6% | $269,697 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,048 | $264,410 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,048 +1.8% | $259,226 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,976 +4% | $254,145 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,822 +4.6% | $250,328 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,656 | $245,425 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $244,316 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $239,527 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $234,831 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $233,077 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $233,632 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $229,052 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $224,562 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $220,160 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $215,844 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $211,613 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $207,736 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $203,664 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $199,671 |
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Neighborhood: Triple El
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Duveneck Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: DuveneckElementary
- 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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94303
- Triple El
- 985 Oregon Ave
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