204 Washington Ave

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$5,600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,398 Sq. Ft.
$1,648 / Sq. Ft.
3,398
Sq. Ft.
$1,648
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stately home with 3 bedrooms + office in desirable Old Palo Alto makes a lasting first impression with its timeless curb appeal. The thoughtfully designed floor plan combines classic elegance with modern-day functionality. The main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace and a formal dining room - ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A centrally located kitchen connects to an inviting family room with bay window and easy access to the private backyard and patio. Completing...This stately home with 3 bedrooms + office in desirable Old Palo Alto makes a lasting first impression with its timeless curb appeal. The thoughtfully designed floor plan combines classic elegance with modern-day functionality. The main level features a spacious living room with a fireplace and a formal dining room - ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A centrally located kitchen connects to an inviting family room with bay window and easy access to the private backyard and patio. Completing the main level is a half-bath and full laundry room adjacent to the two car garage for added convenience. Upstairs is a generous-sized primary suite with double doors, high ceilings and a luxurious en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms with high ceilings are served by an updated hall bath. The lower level features two flexible spacious rooms and a full bath perfect as a home office, recreation space, or movie room. Step outside to discover a pergola-topped brick patio overlooking flourishing wisteria, lush lawn, and landscaped gardens. Located just blocks from Cal Ave shopping, dining, farmer's market, train station, parks and top-rated Palo Alto schools (buyers to verify), this home combines classic style, functional design, and an unbeatable location.

Listing Agent

  1. Lori Buecheler

    Lori Buecheler

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01859485

Property Details for 204 Washington Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
Emerson Street
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2025 07:31 PM

Property Details for 204 Washington Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML82002942
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1990
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,625 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Building Information for 204 Washington Avenue

Stories3Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,625 SF

Property Information for 204 Washington Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 3398
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Old Palo Alto
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 204
  • Street Name: Washington
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 237
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 3
  • Structure SqFt: 3398
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 35
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 124-14-087
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .13
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other

Property History for 204 Washington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 204 Washington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$618,916Additions$742,704Total$1,361,620
Tax Record2024$16,926 ($1,411 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,398 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,398 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN124-14-087Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 204 Washington 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 5
Rating
School
Distance
Walter Hays Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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