Positioned on a highly desirable, uniquely private 6,840-square-foot lot, this property represents the ultimate canvas for a custom new build in the heart of Midtown Palo Alto. While the existing structure is a modest and charming 2-bedroom home, the true value lies in the exceptional rectangular parcel, tucked away near a city-designed traffic blockage on Bryant Street that perfectly deters cut-through traffic. Enjoy the peace and safety of a quiet street, combined with the unparalleled convenience of midtown living. The lot itself is beautifully prepared for development, featuring a flat, rectangular layout that maximizes your architectural footprint. Gorgeous, mature privacy hedges already line the backyard perimeter, and the existing trees are perfectly situated to accommodate an ambitious future home design without compromising building space. Location is everything, and this property delivers a world-class lifestyle. You are within easy walking distance to Midtown shops, Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park Library, El Carmelo Elementary, and JLS Middle School. Commuting is a breeze with effortless access to Caltrain, Stanford University, and the Silicon Valley campuses of Alphabet and Meta. Best of all, the property grants access to Palo Alto's legendary, award-winning schools. With new construction homes on similar-sized lots nearbysuch as 3123 South Courtrecently selling for as high as $5.4M, this is a rare, high-upside opportunity to build exactly what you want in an unbeatable location. Bring your architect and your vision!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,839 sq ftLot Size
$3,568Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Denise Calkin•DRE #01472607• Coldwell Banker Realty
St. Claire Gardens, located between El Camino Real and Middlefield Road, is a residential and low-key Palo Alto neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the California Avenue corridor near California Ave & El Camino Real, where independent cafes, small restaurants, and local storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural lines lean practical—single-story profiles, tidy front gardens, and occasional modern updates. Caltrain’s California Avenue Station adds a commuter pulse without changing the quiet street grid. For a cultural anchor, the Palo Alto Art Center and the Lucie Stern Community Center bring classes, exhibits, and performances into the weekly calendar. Nearby green space at Peers Park and the Baylands trails rounds out the outdoors routine.
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Market insights
3377 Waverley St · $3,300,000
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.3%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,300,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,868,636. (43% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open beam ceiling in the living room
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Pets allowed
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (single-story home)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo and a window
Kitchen
Free-standing gas range
Free-standing refrigerator
Metal/steel and laminate counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the garage
220V outlet in laundry area
Flooring
Wood flooring
Linoleum flooring
Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Rear automatic sprinkler system
Flat roof
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Single-story
Parking
Converted garage
Sidewalk/curb/gutter at driveway
Construction
Built in 1950
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Irrigation from public district
220 volts available in laundry
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
Oct 1, 2024 • Final
Project - building
Remove and replace gas piping for a residential building.
Gas
Jun 2, 2022 • Final
Project - building
Perform a trenchless residential sewer replacement and install a new building clean out. Replace the laundry drain line. No work will be performed in the public right of way.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Palo Alto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3377 Waverley St
$3,451,711
$152K over list price of $3.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.0M to $3.8M.