Contemporary

450 N California Avenue

Palo Alto , CA 94301

MLS#: ML81958227

$5,498,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: ML81958227
Listing provided by: Keller Williams Palo Alto
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 4 months ago
On site: 1 year, 4 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1937

Sq.Footage

2,800

Honored by induction into the Art Deco Society of California, this rare example of Art Moderne architecture sits back from the street in Old Palo Alto. With its interior renovated in 1990, the home showcases the signature details of its genre: curved and fluted walls, chevron patterns on the front and garage doors, porthole windows, and brilliant light from expanses of glass block. The updated kitchen is masterfully appointed complete with high-end appliances, including a commercial-style gas range, and plenty of space for casual meals as well as an intimate adjoining room for more formal dining. The home has 4 bedrooms, including one on the main level plus an upstairs primary suite with office area, private balcony, and luxe bath. Outside, the extremely private rear yard has ample space for play and entertaining. Acclaimed architecture and a superb location less than a half mile walk from the convenience of Caltrain and a myriad of shops and restaurants.A wonderful place to call home.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Fireplace(s)

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Parking

    Attached, Guest, Gated

  • Pool

    No

  • View

    Neighborhood

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.1938

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Contemporary

Price

  • Sales Price

    $5,498,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 800

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,963

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    Other

  • Middle School

    Other

  • High School

    Palo Alto

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Honored by induction into the Art Deco Society of California, this rare example of Art Moderne architecture sits back from the street in Old Palo Alto. With its interior renovated in 1990, the home showcases the signature details of its genre: curved and fluted walls, chevron patterns on the front and garage doors, porthole windows, and brilliant light from expanses of glass block. The updated kitchen is masterfully appointed complete with high-end appliances, including a commercial-style gas range, and plenty of space for casual meals as well as an intimate adjoining room for more formal dining. The home has 4 bedrooms, including one on the main level plus an upstairs primary suite with office area, private balcony, and luxe bath. Outside, the extremely private rear yard has ample space for play and entertaining. Acclaimed architecture and a superb location less than a half mile walk from the convenience of Caltrain and a myriad of shops and restaurants.A wonderful place to call home.

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