870 College Avenue Palo Alto, CA $ 2,798,000
870 College Avenue
$ 2,798,000
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870 College Avenue

Palo Alto, CA, 94306
$ 2,798,000
Bedrooms1 Baths2.0 Sq 1,231

Monthly Estimate*

$ 17,228

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Single Family Home for sale in Palo Alto, CA

for $2,798,000 with 1 bedroom and 2 full baths. This 1,231 square foot home was built in 1915 on a lot size of 0.1148.

Exceptional opportunity to remodel, develop, or reimagine a versatile property on a 5,000 square foot lot in one of Palo Alto's most sought-after neighborhoods. Located in College Terrace, this offering presents long-term upside for end users, investors, or those planning their next move in a premier setting. The main residence is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath home with a functional layout, abundant natural light, and classic period character. A large attic provides valuable bonus space for storage or flexible use. A detached ADU with its own bathroom has a history of consistently strong rental performance, offering immediate income potential or flexible living options. The private backyard provides space to create an inviting outdoor retreat. Ideally located just one block from Stanford University, steps to Cameron Park, and moments from the shops and dining along California Avenue. A rare opportunity to own a property with both flexibility and upside in an A+ Palo Alto location.

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Open House

1/31/2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2/1/2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
870 College Avenue Palo Alto, CA
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm

Single Family Active

Price

$ 2,798,000

Bedrooms

1

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 0

Style

Lot Size

0.1148

Year Built

1915

Town/City

Palo Alto

County/Region

Santa Clara

MLS | Web ID

ML82032957

Days on Market

3

Features
General
Living Area 1231
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Wall Furnace
Cooling None
Utilities Natural Gas Available
Roof Composition
Appliances Disposal Refrigerator Range Hood Dryer Washer
Zoning R1
Garage Spaces 0
Patio/Porch Features Deck
Architectural Style Cottage
Year Built 1915
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Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Santa Clara
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N false
Full Baths 2
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: Cornell Street
High School Palo Alto
City Palo Alto
High School District Palo Alto Unified
MLS Area 699 - Not Defined
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 5000
Elementary School Other
Property Attached Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Other
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Tenant
Year Built Source Assessor
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Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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Interior
Interior Amenities Attic
Flooring Concrete Tile Wood
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Baths 2
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Exterior
Fencing Partial Wood
Parking Features Off Street Uncovered
Water Source Public
Total Parking 0
Lot Size Area 5000
Lot Size Acres 0.1148
Lot Size Source Assessor
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870 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 is a Single Family Home for sale at $2,798,000 with 1,231 sqft and a lot size of 0.1148. 870 College Avenue has 1 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1915. The property's zip code is 94306 which is in Palo Alto, CA