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$3,150,000

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•

2,040

sq ft

256 East Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

8,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,544Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Juliana Lee Juliana Lee Team •DRE #70010194 • Pinnacle Realty Advisors

Listed by Sharon Lee •DRE #01951707 • Pinnacle Realty Advisors

Listing updated: Oct 18, 2026 at 12:34am

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82056757

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$20,971 per month

Principal and interest$17,191

Property taxes

$3,281

HOA dues

Home insurance

$499

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Henry M. Gunn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

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About

Greenmeadow

Greenmeadow, located between Middlefield Road and Alma Street, is a residential and suburban Palo Alto neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, low-traffic blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Greenmeadow Pool and Cabana Club, where summer laps, swim meets, and shaded deck chatter set the tempo. Eichler-era lines, carports, and indoor-outdoor patios shape the streetscape, with mature trees softening wide setbacks. Greer Park adds courts, open lawn, and a skate spot that keeps afternoons active. For a cultural reset, the Palo Alto Art Center and Theatreworks bring gallery time and stage nights into the weekly rhythm. Caltrain at California Ave Station links the area to the Peninsula’s commuter pulse.

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256 East Charleston Rd · $3,150,000

Strong offer

$3.14M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $3.14M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Living room has a wood-burning fireplace

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the ground floor
Additional bedroom(s) on the ground floor

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Primary bathroom includes a tub
Multiple tubs (2+)
Multiple stall showers (2+)
Dual flush toilets
Granite surfaces in bathroom(s)
At least one full bathroom on the ground floor

Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Built-in oven
Gas oven
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Breakfast bar
Dining area

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located inside

Flooring
Carpet
Laminate

Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Ceiling fan for cooling

Sale and tax history for 256 East Charleston Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82056757

Sep 27, 2026

Price Changed

$3,150,000

$1,544/sq ft

Aug 6, 2026

Listed

$2,888,000

$1,416/sq ft

+69

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.

Public Records

Sep 23, 2003

Sold

$705,000

$346/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80339034

Sep 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 2003

Sold

$705,000

$346/sq ft

Aug 25, 2003

Sold

$705,000

$346/sq ft

Jul 8, 2003

Listed

$749,500

$367/sq ft

Jul 8, 2003

Listed

Public Records

Jun 1, 1972

Sold

$39,400

$19/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,997 (+4.2%)

$797,617 + $224,776

$1,022,393

2024

$12,477 (+1.5%)

$781,978 + $220,369

$1,002,347

2023

$12,289 (+1.2%)

$766,646 + $216,049

$982,695

2022

$12,139 (+2.0%)

$751,614 + $211,813

$963,427

2021

$11,898 (+2.0%)

$736,877 + $207,660

$944,537

2020

$11,663 (+1.2%)

$722,429 + $203,589

$926,018

2019

$11,529 (+2.7%)

$715,022 + $201,502

$916,524

2018

$11,224 (+1.8%)

$701,002 + $197,551

$898,553

2017

$11,025 (+2.7%)

$673,782 + $189,881

$863,663

2016

$10,731 (+1.0%)

$673,782 + $189,881

$863,663

2015

$10,620 (+2.7%)

$660,571 + $186,158

$846,729

2014

$10,343 (+2.1%)

$637,904 + $179,771

$817,675

2012

$10,134 (+6.1%)

$635,022 + $178,959

$813,981

2011

$9,547

$622,571 + $175,450

$798,021

2010

$9,547 (+2.0%)

$610,364 + $172,010

$782,374

2009

$9,358 (+5.1%)

$605,803 + $170,725

$776,528

2008

$8,900

$595,337 + $167,776

$763,113

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1953

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,040

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,040

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

14725003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

R-1 (8000)

Single Family Residential District

The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.

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Housing-Multiple units
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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94306

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Palo Alto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.5 hrs

6.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 256 East Charleston Rd

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