Eco Friendly
Address
256 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Price
$ 2,888,000
Property Attributes
- ID#ML82056757
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySANTA CLARA
- CityPalo Alto
- AreaSouth Palo Alto
- Zip94306
- Style
- Year Built1953
- Price$ 2,888,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2040
Data Source:
MLSListings Inc.
Property Description
Spacious 4 Bedroom Mid-Century Home On An 8,000 sq.ft. Lot. Living room, Family Room, Breakfast Area, Office, and Study. This spacious four-bedroom, three-bath mid-century home combines classic architectural character with exceptional versatility, offering 2,040 square feet of living space on a generous 8,000-square-foot lot. Vaulted open-beam ceilings, warm wood floors, clerestory windows, and walls of glass create bright, inviting interiors with a seamless connection to the beautifully landscaped private yard. In addition to the open living and dining areas, the home features a streamlined galley kitchen, separate family room, breakfast area, office, and studyproviding abundant space for entertaining, working from home, and everyday relaxation. Multiple patios, mature trees, colorful gardens, and a pergola enhance the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, while the prime neighborhood location offers convenient access to nearby attractions and sought-after Palo Alto schools.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed $2,888,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Electric |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan |
| Utilities | Individual Electric Meters,Individual Gas Meters,Public Utilities |
| Roof | Foam |
| Water | Individual Water Meter,Public |
| Fireplaces | Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Wood |
| Energy Features | Double Pane Windows,Skylight |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Age | 73 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Home |
| Zoning Text | R1B8 |
| Amenities Misc. | None |
| Building Type | Detached |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Not Applicable |
| Status | Active |
| City | PALO ALTO |
| MLS Area | South Palo Alto |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Listing Agent State License | 70010194 |
| Co-Listing Agent State License # | 01951707 |
| Co-Listing Agent Last Name | Sharon |
| Co-Listing Agent Last Name | Lee |
| Virtual Tour | https://julianalee.com/homes/2026/e_charleston_rd_256/home-for-sale.htm#mbx1_1 |
| Virtual Tour | https://palo-alto-ca-real-estate.com/256-e-charleston-rd.htm |
Interior Features
| Kitchen | Cooktop - Gas,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Oven - Built-In,Oven - Gas,Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Laminate |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Total Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom,Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar,Dining Area |
| Bathroom | Dual Flush Toilet,Full on Ground Floor,Granite,Stall Shower - 2+,Tub in Primary Bedroom,Tubs - 2+ |
| Living SqFt | 2040 |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Inside,Washer / Dryer |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Fencing | Wood |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Carport |
| Horse Property | No |
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 8000.00 |
| Maximum Lot Size | 8000.00 |
| Yard/Grounds | Back Yard,Fenced,Low Maintenance |
| Sewer/Septic | Sewer - Public |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Slab |
| Building Area Total | 2040 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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