290 W Charleston Rd , Palo Alto, CA 94306
$2,598,000
Est. Payment: $13,072.73/mo
4 Bed
2 Bath
1552 Sqft
Status: active | Days on site: 1
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House Description

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.

Highlights

Listed by Riette Fallant , 650-400-0547 and Ralph Fallant , 650-454-0152 Compass , (650) 323-1111. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.14

Year Built

1951

County

Santa Clara

Area

699 - Not Defined

School District

Palo Alto Unified

Listing ID

ML82056802

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • Bedrooms:4
  • Bathrooms:2
  • Full Bathrooms:2
Appliances:Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Other:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:No Land Lease
Garage Capacity:2
Zoning:R1
Roof:Tar/Gravel
Sewer:Public Sewer

Open House

Upcoming Open Houses
Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Aug 8
Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Aug 9
Principal Interest
$13,073
Taxes
$1,656

Home Price

$2,598,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
6.453%

Down Payment

20%
$519,600
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Monthly Price:
$13,072.73

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $13,072.73 $1,656.23 $0.00 $14,728.95
Yearly $156,872.70 $19,874.70 $0.00 $176,747.40
Total $4,706,181.10 $596,241.00 $0.00 $5,302,422.10

Today's Rates

30 Year

6.45%

20 Year

6.33%

15 Year

5.88%

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