840 Sutter Ave

2,247 Sq. Ft.
$1,847 / Sq. Ft.
2,247
Sq. Ft.
$1,847
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lovingly updated and maintained Palo Alto home is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, yet centrally located one block from Midtown Shopping corridor. This single-level home, with 4bd/2/5ba on 9,521 sf lot, retains its mid-century charm while offering contemporary updated interiors. The expansive great room boasts 13' ceilings and offers open plan living with indoor/outdoor California flare. Every room of the home exudes a contemporary feel while honoring its original Eichler roots, with windows...Lovingly updated and maintained Palo Alto home is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, yet centrally located one block from Midtown Shopping corridor. This single-level home, with 4bd/2/5ba on 9,521 sf lot, retains its mid-century charm while offering contemporary updated interiors. The expansive great room boasts 13' ceilings and offers open plan living with indoor/outdoor California flare. Every room of the home exudes a contemporary feel while honoring its original Eichler roots, with windows and skylights throughout. The fourth bedroom has its own entry, ideal for home office use. The two car garage presents incredible storage and the laundry room is naturally lit by a window. The sustainable yard features low water and drought-tolerant plants, numerous fruit trees and charming palm trees. The primary bedroom suite features a large walk in closet with windows and a skylight for incredible natural light. Two more generous bedrooms have large closets and an expansive feel. The powder room has existing plumbing if the future owner would like to convert this into a 3rd full bath. Wonderful neighborhood with numerous amenities, coveted PAUSD schools.

Property Details for 840 Sutter Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
Cross Street
Ross Road
LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2025 12:09 PM

Property Details for 840 Sutter Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML82000437
Days on Compass8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,521 SF
CountySanta Clara County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Eedit Bareket, DRE #02241682

Sold By Maxreal, Jenny Lu, DRE #02011353; Maxreal, Bobo Cai, DRE #02181608

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Building Information for 840 Sutter Avenue

Stories1Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,521 SF

Payment Calculator

$22,158 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$20,226

Property Taxes

$1,932

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 840 Sutter Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Laundry Room, Office Area
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplace: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Utility Room, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 2247
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, On Street
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: South Palo Alto
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 840
  • Street Name: Sutter
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 233
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 2247
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 72
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 127-27-046
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94303
  • Elementary School: 320
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .22
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Auto

Property History for 840 Sutter Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82000437

$4,150,000
May 5, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82000437

$4,150,000
Apr 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556661637

$4,150,000
Apr 11, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82000437

Apr 11, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82000437

Apr 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82000437

$3,888,000
Apr 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82000437

$3,888,000
Apr 7, 2005

Sold

EBRD #ML80513000

$1,305,000
Apr 7, 2005

Sold

RESFAR #80513000

$1,305,000
Apr 7, 2005

Sold

MLSListings #ML80513000

$1,305,000
Mar 25, 2005

Pending

RESFAR #80513000

Mar 25, 2005

Pending

MLSListings #ML80513000

Mar 25, 2005

Pending

EBRD #ML80513000

Mar 17, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80513000

$1,195,000
Mar 17, 2005

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80513000

$1,195,000
Mar 17, 2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80513000

$1,195,000
Mar 16, 2000

Sold

EBRD #ML80005887

$1,111,000
Mar 16, 2000

Sold

MLSListings #ML80005887

$1,111,000
Mar 16, 2000

Sold

RESFAR #80005887

$1,111,000
Mar 2, 2000

Pending

MLSListings #ML80005887

Mar 2, 2000

Pending

RESFAR #80005887

Mar 2, 2000

Pending

EBRD #ML80005887

Feb 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80005887

$850,000
Feb 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80005887

$850,000
Feb 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80005887

$850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82000437

$4,150,000
05/05/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82000437

$4,150,000
04/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556661637

$4,150,000
04/11/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82000437

04/11/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82000437

04/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82000437

$3,888,000
04/03/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82000437

$3,888,000
04/07/2005

Sold

EBRD #ML80513000

$1,305,000
04/07/2005

Sold

RESFAR #80513000

$1,305,000
04/07/2005

Sold

MLSListings #ML80513000

$1,305,000
03/25/2005

Pending

RESFAR #80513000

03/25/2005

Pending

MLSListings #ML80513000

03/25/2005

Pending

EBRD #ML80513000

03/17/2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80513000

$1,195,000
03/17/2005

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80513000

$1,195,000
03/17/2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80513000

$1,195,000
03/16/2000

Sold

EBRD #ML80005887

$1,111,000
03/16/2000

Sold

MLSListings #ML80005887

$1,111,000
03/16/2000

Sold

RESFAR #80005887

$1,111,000
03/02/2000

Pending

MLSListings #ML80005887

03/02/2000

Pending

RESFAR #80005887

03/02/2000

Pending

EBRD #ML80005887

02/20/2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80005887

$850,000
02/20/2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80005887

$850,000
02/20/2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80005887

$850,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 840 Sutter Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,533,299Additions$317,264Total$1,850,563
Tax Record2025$23,187 ($1,932 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,247 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,247 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,662 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1964ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN127-27-046Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 840 Sutter Avenue

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Palo Verde Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Greendell School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Eedit Bareket, DRE #02241682

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