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Real Estate/CA/Palo Alto/290 W Charleston Road
Interior
For Sale
$2,598,000
Est. $14,549/mo

290 W Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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4
Bedrooms
bathtub
2
Bathrooms
square_foot
1,552
Square Feet

About this home

Embrace a quintessential slice of Palo Alto history with this rare mid-century modern gem, loved by the same family for over 50 years. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home perfectly balances its architectural heritage with thoughtful, move-in-ready updates and access to outstanding Palo Alto schools. The home has been attentively refreshed, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a crisp palette of interior and exterior paint, a kitchen equipped with new appliances, and fresh landscaping. Located in one of the most sought-after pockets of the Peninsula, the lifestyle here is unmatched. You are moments away from the eateries at Charleston Plaza, Cubberley Community Center and Midtown, along with the endless amenities of the El Camino corridor nearby. For those who love the outdoors, local parks and recreation spots are easily accessible. Positioned for a seamless lifestyle, the home offers an easy commute to Silicon Valley tech hubs with quick access to Highway 101 and I-280. This lovely, move-in-ready home provides the ideal canvas to bring your own creative vision to a classic mid-century setting.

Property Facts

bed

Bedrooms

4

bathtub

Bathrooms

2

square_foot

Square Feet

1,552

landscape

Lot Size

5,995 sqft

calendar_month

Year Built

1951

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Property Type

Single Family Residence

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Days on Market

0

payments

HOA Fee

N/A

garage

Garage Total

2

fingerprint

MLS #

ML82056802

Interior Details

General Interior

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Parking

Total Parking Spaces

2

Garage Spaces

2

Attached Garage

Yes

Exterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Fencing

Wood

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Tar Gravel

Lot & Grounds

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

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Total Monthly

$0

Principal & Interest:
$0
Property Tax:
$0
Home Insurance:
$0
HOA Fees:
$0
$
$
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Nearby Schools

RatingSchool NameGradesDistance
N/A
KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL
Private School
K-120.5 mi
10
Herbert Hoover Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.5 mi
10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Middle School
6-80.5 mi
10
Juana Briones Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.6 mi
10
Fairmeadow Elementary
Elementary School
K-50.6 mi

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Flood & Climate Risk

Flood Risk

Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone

Low

Wildfire Risk

Moderate — near wildland-urban interface

Moderate

Heat Risk

Low — moderate summer temperatures

Low

Earthquake Risk

Southern California seismic zone

Moderate
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Noise Levels

TrafficQuiet residential street
AirportMinimal airport noise
CommercialLow commercial activity nearby
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Location

290 W Charleston Road

Palo Alto, CA 94306

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