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253 Seale Avenue

Palo Alto , CA 94301

MLS#: ML82018805

$5,988,000

Status: Active
Listing number: ML82018805
Listing provided by: Compass
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 15 hours ago
On site: 12 days ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1929

Sq.Footage

2,758

Elegantly situated in prime Old Palo Alto, this home offers grace and charm, combined with generous living spaces and a well-designed floor plan. The expansive backyard is perfect both for entertaining and for relaxing. Just minutes from top-rated Palo Alto schools, parks, shopping, and dining. With its prime location and versatile living spaces, this exceptional home is a rare opportunity in one of the Peninsula's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    4

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.2066

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $5,988,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 758

  • Price/SqFt

    $2,171

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    Other

  • Middle School

    Other

  • High School

    Palo Alto

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

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Santa Clara

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Palo Alto

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Elegantly situated in prime Old Palo Alto, this home offers grace and charm, combined with generous living spaces and a well-designed floor plan. The expansive backyard is perfect both for entertaining and for relaxing. Just minutes from top-rated Palo Alto schools, parks, shopping, and dining. With its prime location and versatile living spaces, this exceptional home is a rare opportunity in one of the Peninsula's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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