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$2,950,000

981 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

24% above the Palo Alto median of $2.4M (51 active listings)

22% of Palo Alto listings have cut their price · half have been listed 42+ days

2beds
2baths
1,351sqft
$2184/sqft

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About this home

This classic Spanish bungalow with three iconic arches - at the foyer, dining room and kitchen, has been expanded, updated and modernized with features including skylights, a sun tunnel, and dual-pane windows. Living room has wide windows looking to the covered porch and and a rustic brick fireplace. The dining room was enlarged to includes bench seating (with storage) ,a wide skylight,and a French door to a large deck. Remodeled kitchen boasts an efficient layout, abundant storage,a cozy breakfast nook, a wide laundry closet and door to deck for outdoor dining and entertaining.The primary suite bathroom has a stall shower, skylight and rustic tile floors. Oak floors are in most of the house. The detached garage boasts a cozy office , wall of storage cabinets and room for one car. Located in the peaceful College Terrace neighborhood, this home is about 1.6 miles from Town & Country Center, 8/10 mile from Caltrain, 7/10 mile from Molly Stone Grocery and Joanie's Cafe, 3/10 mile from the College Terrace Library & Mayfield Park -- to name just a few conveniences.!

Property details

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1926
Listed
2 days ago
MLS #
82055952
Listed by
Nancy Goldcamp · Coldwell Banker Realty

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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 7/30/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. MLS Listing #82055952. Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty.