511 Washington Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$7,900,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,998 Sq. Ft.
$2,635 / Sq. Ft.
2,998
Sq. Ft.
$2,635
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Two-story Cape Cod on a beautiful tree-lined cul de sac in the heart of Old Palo Alto. Flushed in charm and natural light, this wonderful home includes a front covered porch, formal entry, generous living room with fireplace, formal dining room with access to rear yard, handsome open eat-in kitchen and family room, and a first-floor office (or 5th bedroom) and elegant bathroom. The upstairs boasts 4 bedrooms consisting of the primary bedroom with large walk-in closet and balcony, 3 additional bedrooms...Two-story Cape Cod on a beautiful tree-lined cul de sac in the heart of Old Palo Alto. Flushed in charm and natural light, this wonderful home includes a front covered porch, formal entry, generous living room with fireplace, formal dining room with access to rear yard, handsome open eat-in kitchen and family room, and a first-floor office (or 5th bedroom) and elegant bathroom. The upstairs boasts 4 bedrooms consisting of the primary bedroom with large walk-in closet and balcony, 3 additional bedrooms with lovely coved dormer windows, and an additional family room with access to balcony that overlooks the expansive rear yard with two patios and a putting green. A gorgeous 1 bedroom, 1 bath ADU, a 4-car garage, and an unbeatable location close to everything Palo Alto and Stanford have to offer. Fantastic neighborhood schools (Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High) complete the appeal. Live in it, renovate it, or rebuild!
  1. Listed by Brian Chancellor • DRE #01174998 • Brokerage DRE #02101181 • Sereno • 650-303-5511

Property Details for 511 Washington Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
5
Cross Street
Cowper

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sereno, Brian Chancellor, DRE #01174998

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Hanna Shacham, DRE #01073658

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2023 03:11 AM

Property Details for 511 Washington Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81891339
Days on Compass25
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.30 AC / 12,980 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sereno, Brian Chancellor, DRE #01174998

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Hanna Shacham, DRE #01073658

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Building Information for 511 Washington Avenue

Stories2Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 12,980 SF

Payment Calculator

$51,051 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$43,114

Property Taxes

$7,937

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 511 Washington Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Bedrooms: 5.0
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Island, Refrigerator
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer, Other
  • Living SqFt: 2998
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Secondary Living Space SqFt: 0
  • Area Text: Old Palo Alto
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 511
  • Street Name: Washington
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 237
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: ADU & Garage
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2998
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 75
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • Directions: On the corner of Cowper & Washington
  • Parcel Number: 124-04-029
  • 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
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .30
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 511 Washington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 511 Washington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,650,000Additions$408,000Total$8,058,000
Tax Record2023$95,244 ($7,937 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt2,998 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,998 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1960ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN124-04-029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 511 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

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Listing Courtesy of Sereno, Brian Chancellor, DRE #01174998

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