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Off Market May 2022 for $4M

$4,166,481

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $23,194/mo

•

2,055

sq ft

256 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Nestled moments from exciting Downtown Palo Alto on a beautiful tree-lined street is this light and bright home. Enter the great room, centered around a gas fireplace and enjoy vaulted ceilings with wonderful sun exposure, The floorpan flows nicely to a large dining area, plus sliding pocket doors open to a bonus room, perfect for an office or den. The newly refreshed eat-in kitchen features expansive quartz countertops, gas range, and inviting sliding-glass doors which open to a sunny deck + access to the backyard. The main level has two bright bedrooms, both with access to rear deck and yard. A full bathroom is conveniently tucked down the hall, plus dedicated interior laundry closet. The primary-suite retreat encompasses the entire upper level & includes spacious bedroom, large walk-in closet, and a generously sized bath with oversized stall shower and dual vanities. Enjoy award-Winning Palo Alto Schools, nearby access to CalTrain, Stanford University and Medical Centers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

5,097 sq ftLot Size

$2,027Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Brett Caviness •DRE #01935984 • Compass

Contact: 650-464-8293

Bought with Shabber Jaffer •DRE #02128859 • Intero Real Estate Services

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81883633

Redfin Estimate

$4,166,481

$166K since sold in May 2022$38K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.5% higher than the average sale price ($3.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$3,908,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,810 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$4,450,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
1031 Fife Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$2,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
235 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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$2,950,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
660 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$3,600,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
243 Robin Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$3,610,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,429 sq ft
811 Paulson Cir, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.6%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$4.5M

$299K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 256 Fulton St

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81883633

May 20, 2022

Sold

$4,000,000

$1,946/sq ft

Apr 2, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 23, 2022

Listed

$3,898,000

$1,897/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81307916

Apr 22, 2013

Sold

$2,200,000

$1,071/sq ft

Apr 8, 2013

Pending

—

Mar 22, 2013

Pending

—

Mar 14, 2013

Listed

$1,950,000

$949/sq ft

+10

EXQUISITELY UPDATED HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD ADJACENT TO DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO * GORGEOUS ACCENT FENCE AND ENTRY GATE OPENS TO METICULOUSLY LANDSCAPED FRONT YARD * FORMAL ENTRY HALL OPENS TO DRAMATIC LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM * KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST NOOK LEADS TO SIDE YARD RETREAT * SEPARATE FAMILY ROOM * LAVISHLY REMODELED BATHROOMS * EXPANSIVE MASTER BEDROOM AREA * PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH LARGE DECK

MLSListings #ML80044739

Nov 22, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Nov 3, 2000

Sold

$1,275,000

$620/sq ft

Oct 19, 2000

Listed

$1,200,000

$584/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 8, 1980

Sold

$220,000

$107/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$51,950 (+4.3%)

$3,896,754 + $432,972

$4,329,726

2024

$49,807 (+1.5%)

$3,820,348 + $424,483

$4,244,831

2023

$49,076 (+56.9%)

$3,745,440 + $416,160

$4,161,600

2022

$31,286 (+2.0%)

$3,672,000 + $408,000

$4,080,000

2021

$30,669 (+2.1%)

$2,262,783 + $290,098

$2,552,881

2020

$30,034 (+1.1%)

$2,218,415 + $284,410

$2,502,825

2019

$29,702 (+2.8%)

$2,195,668 + $281,494

$2,477,162

2018

$28,884 (+1.8%)

$2,152,616 + $275,975

$2,428,591

2017

$28,376 (+2.7%)

$2,069,028 + $265,259

$2,334,287

2016

$27,631 (+1.0%)

$2,069,028 + $265,259

$2,334,287

2015

$27,362 (+1.7%)

$2,028,459 + $260,058

$2,288,517

2014

$26,897 (+39.7%)

$1,958,853 + $251,135

$2,209,988

2012

$19,255 (+6.2%)

$1,346,028 + $251,425

$1,597,453

2011

$18,136

$1,319,636 + $246,496

$1,566,132

2010

$18,139 (+1.6%)

$1,293,761 + $241,663

$1,535,424

2009

$17,860 (+5.3%)

$1,284,092 + $239,857

$1,523,949

2008

$16,961

$1,261,905 + $235,713

$1,497,618

Tax history for 256 Fulton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$51,950 (+4.3%)

$3,896,754 + $432,972

$4,329,726

2024

$49,807 (+1.5%)

$3,820,348 + $424,483

$4,244,831

2023

$49,076 (+56.9%)

$3,745,440 + $416,160

$4,161,600

2022

$31,286 (+2.0%)

$3,672,000 + $408,000

$4,080,000

2021

$30,669 (+2.1%)

$2,262,783 + $290,098

$2,552,881

2020

$30,034 (+1.1%)

$2,218,415 + $284,410

$2,502,825

2019

$29,702 (+2.8%)

$2,195,668 + $281,494

$2,477,162

2018

$28,884 (+1.8%)

$2,152,616 + $275,975

$2,428,591

2017

$28,376 (+2.7%)

$2,069,028 + $265,259

$2,334,287

2016

$27,631 (+1.0%)

$2,069,028 + $265,259

$2,334,287

2015

$27,362 (+1.7%)

$2,028,459 + $260,058

$2,288,517

2014

$26,897 (+39.7%)

$1,958,853 + $251,135

$2,209,988

2012

$19,255 (+6.2%)

$1,346,028 + $251,425

$1,597,453

2011

$18,136

$1,319,636 + $246,496

$1,566,132

2010

$18,139 (+1.6%)

$1,293,761 + $241,663

$1,535,424

2009

$17,860 (+5.3%)

$1,284,092 + $239,857

$1,523,949

2008

$16,961

$1,261,905 + $235,713

$1,497,618

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

2,055

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00301074

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

R-1

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park

Apr 4, 2024 • Final

Water heater (electric): one heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)

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Heat pump

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

Jul 18, 2011 • Active

Project - building

Install a residential electric vehicle charger within the garage.

Electrical

Ev charger

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Den/Study/Office
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Wood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Deck, Fenced

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,055

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 221804

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.117
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,055
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00301074

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Addison Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

3/10 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

8/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.96M – $4.79M

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Home values near 256 Fulton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Fulton Street, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2863 Sq. Ft.	$4,477,115
253 Fulton Street, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$2,552,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Fulton Street, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$2,640,461
225 Fulton Street, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$4,473,783

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 Fulton Street, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1127 Sq. Ft.	$2,607,976
312 Fulton Street, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$4,439,448

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