SOLD SEP 25, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$2,480,000

•

1,552

sq ft

290 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Embrace a quintessential slice of Palo Alto history with this rare mid-century modern gem, loved by the same family for over 50 years. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home perfectly balances its architectural heritage with thoughtful, move-in-ready updates and access to outstanding Palo Alto schools. The home has been attentively refreshed, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a crisp palette of interior and exterior paint, a kitchen equipped with new appliances, and fresh landscaping. Located in one of the most sought-after pockets of the Peninsula, the lifestyle here is unmatched. You are moments away from the eateries at Charleston Plaza, Cubberley Community Center and Midtown, along with the endless amenities of the El Camino corridor nearby. For those who love the outdoors, local parks and recreation spots are easily accessible. Positioned for a seamless lifestyle, the home offers an easy commute to Silicon Valley tech hubs with quick access to Highway 101 and I-280. This lovely, move-in-ready home provides the ideal canvas to bring your own creative vision to a classic mid-century setting.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

5,995 sq ftLot Size

$1,598Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Riette Fallant •DRE #01902891 • Compass

Listed by Ralph Fallant •DRE #02096313 • Compass

Bought with Jingya Ji •DRE #02050112 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Siyang Wang •DRE #02196177 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82056802

Redfin Estimate

$2,682,295

$202K since sold in September 2026$38K since October

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This home's estimate is 18.9% lower than the average sale price ($3.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$2,955,000
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
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B
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,200,000
C
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$3,053,500
D
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$3,880,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
3492 Murdoch Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$3,327,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
4133 Wilkie Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Market trends in 94306, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.7%

+1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$3.4M

$149K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $7,374 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 290 West Charleston Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,195 (+4.2%)

$2,500,000 + $100,000

$2,600,000

2024

$1,147 (+1.6%)

$34,617 + $60,735

$95,352

2023

$1,129 (+1.5%)

$33,939 + $59,545

$93,484

2022

$1,112 (+2.3%)

$33,274 + $58,378

$91,652

2021

$1,087 (+2.2%)

$32,622 + $57,234

$89,856

2020

$1,064 (+1.1%)

$31,983 + $56,112

$88,095

2019

$1,052 (+1.5%)

$31,656 + $55,537

$87,193

2018

$1,036 (+1.9%)

$31,036 + $54,449

$85,485

2017

$1,017 (+4.1%)

$29,832 + $52,336

$82,168

2016

$977 (+1.1%)

$29,832 + $52,336

$82,168

2015

$966 (+1.5%)

$29,248 + $51,310

$80,558

2014

$952 (+1.9%)

$28,245 + $49,550

$77,795

2012

$934 (+5.8%)

$28,118 + $49,327

$77,445

2011

$883 (+0.2%)

$27,567 + $48,360

$75,927

2010

$881 (+1.0%)

$27,027 + $47,412

$74,439

2009

$872 (+5.1%)

$26,826 + $47,058

$73,884

2008

$830

$26,363 + $46,246

$72,609

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,995 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

1,552

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

13245078

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 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.

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Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

May 7, 2026 • Active

Project - building

Remodel

Mar 20, 2026 • Final

Project - building

Perform residential electrical work to upgrade the overhead main electrical panel. Replace a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub

Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Dining Room Information
Dining Area in Living Room

Family Room Information
No Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Flooring Information
Vinyl/Linoleum

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Inside

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: 220V Outlet, Solid Surface/Corian Countertop

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced

Stories
Stories: 1

Style
Architectural Style: Eichler

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,552

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiant Floors

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Juana Briones Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School: Henry M. Gunn High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle/Junior High School: Terman Middle

Location Information
MLS Area: South Palo Alto
Street Name: Charleston
Street Number: 290

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 66

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,995 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 13245078

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026

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Schools

Juana Briones Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Ellen Fletcher Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Henry M. Gunn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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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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Palo Alto, CA • 94306

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Palo Alto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.4 hrs

6.5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.55M – $3.09M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
300 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$2,624,291
240 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$2,538,668
350 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$2,462,657
275 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1244 Sq. Ft.	$3,098,950
365 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$2,594,747
291 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$2,750,831
271 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1069 Sq. Ft.	$2,944,464

Address	Redfin Estimate
270 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1069 Sq. Ft.	$2,480,023
340 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$2,730,122
370 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$3,083,658
333 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$2,404,482
305 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,501,028
281 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1523 Sq. Ft.	$3,183,977
241 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$5,703,423

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250 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$2,410,942
360 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$2,634,797
285 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2374 Sq. Ft.	$4,625,390
295 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$2,221,463
292 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$3,908,777
341 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$3,332,918

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