SOLD DEC 8, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $1.8M

$2,793,690

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,352/mo

•

960

sq ft

961 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Location! Location! Location! Discover this beautifully renovated residence offering a perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless charm. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 tastefully updated bathrooms, the home showcases high-end appliances and stylish finishes throughout. The dining room with French doors opens seamlessly to the light-filled living/family room and a private side-yard deck, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. A detached garage with a utility room in the backyard provides additional convenience and flexibility. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this property enjoys a prime location just moments from Eleanor Pardee Park, Downtown Palo Alto, and the library. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of the Bay Area's most coveted communities. Don't miss out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

3,600 sq ftLot Size

$2,910Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Celine Song •DRE #01914600 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: 415-613-5099

Bought with Julie Tang •DRE #01992526 • Zhongjue Tang, Broker

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82023637

Redfin Estimate

$2,793,690

$974K since sold in December 2025$277K since August

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This home's estimate is 21.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD AUG 6, 2026
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B
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
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C
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SOLD SEP 2, 2026
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D
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$4,450,000
E
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$3,510,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

105.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$4.0M

$552K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Property is located at the end of the driveway. Appears to be recently remodeled.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sasai Zhang
Redfin Premier agent
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Sale history for 961 Channing Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82023637

Dec 8, 2025

Sold

$1,820,000

$1,896/sq ft

Nov 19, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2025

Price Changed

$1,968,000

$2,050/sq ft

Oct 15, 2025

Price Changed

$1,988,000

$2,071/sq ft

Oct 2, 2025

Listed

$2,088,000

$2,175/sq ft

+29

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81728086

Oct 2, 2025

Listing Removed

—

MLSListings #ML81935806

Sep 29, 2023

Sold

$1,800,000

$1,875/sq ft

Sep 22, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 11, 2023

Price Changed

$1,990,000

$2,073/sq ft

Aug 10, 2023

Price Changed

$2,100,000

$2,188/sq ft

Jul 21, 2023

Listed

$2,350,000

$2,448/sq ft

Jul 21, 2023

Listed

$1,990,000

$2,073/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 19, 2019

Sold

$1,800,000

$1,875/sq ft

SDMLS #301454753

Jun 2, 2019

Price Changed

$1,798,888

$1,874/sq ft

May 13, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 3, 2019

Listed

$1,988,000

$2,071/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81638997

Mar 20, 2017

Sold

$1,642,000

$1,710/sq ft

Feb 24, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 15, 2017

Listed

$1,498,000

$1,560/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 9, 1993

Sold

$266,000

$277/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,095 (+4.2%)

$1,700,000 + $120,000

$1,820,000

2024

$22,156 (−4.7%)

$1,734,000 + $102,000

$1,836,000

2023

$23,251 (+1.2%)

$1,700,000 + $100,000

$1,800,000

2022

$22,978 (+2.0%)

$1,787,003 + $105,117

$1,892,120

2021

$22,524 (+2.1%)

$1,751,964 + $103,056

$1,855,020

2020

$22,063 (+3.9%)

$1,717,612 + $101,036

$1,818,648

2019

$21,241 (+2.8%)

$1,700,000 + $100,000

$1,800,000

2018

$20,663 (+257.2%)

$1,680,246 + $29,013

$1,709,259

2017

$5,785 (+2.8%)

$194,767 + $224,782

$419,549

2016

$5,627 (+1.1%)

$194,767 + $224,782

$419,549

2015

$5,565 (+3.7%)

$190,949 + $220,375

$411,324

2014

$5,368 (+2.0%)

$184,397 + $212,813

$397,210

2012

$5,261 (+6.1%)

$183,564 + $211,852

$395,416

2011

$4,958

$179,965 + $207,699

$387,664

2010

$4,957 (+2.9%)

$176,437 + $203,627

$380,064

2009

$4,816 (+4.8%)

$175,119 + $202,106

$377,225

2008

$4,594

$172,095 + $198,615

$370,710

Tax history for 961 Channing Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,095 (+4.2%)

$1,700,000 + $120,000

$1,820,000

2024

$22,156 (−4.7%)

$1,734,000 + $102,000

$1,836,000

2023

$23,251 (+1.2%)

$1,700,000 + $100,000

$1,800,000

2022

$22,978 (+2.0%)

$1,787,003 + $105,117

$1,892,120

2021

$22,524 (+2.1%)

$1,751,964 + $103,056

$1,855,020

2020

$22,063 (+3.9%)

$1,717,612 + $101,036

$1,818,648

2019

$21,241 (+2.8%)

$1,700,000 + $100,000

$1,800,000

2018

$20,663 (+257.2%)

$1,680,246 + $29,013

$1,709,259

2017

$5,785 (+2.8%)

$194,767 + $224,782

$419,549

2016

$5,627 (+1.1%)

$194,767 + $224,782

$419,549

2015

$5,565 (+3.7%)

$190,949 + $220,375

$411,324

2014

$5,368 (+2.0%)

$184,397 + $212,813

$397,210

2012

$5,261 (+6.1%)

$183,564 + $211,852

$395,416

2011

$4,958

$179,965 + $207,699

$387,664

2010

$4,957 (+2.9%)

$176,437 + $203,627

$380,064

2009

$4,816 (+4.8%)

$175,119 + $202,106

$377,225

2008

$4,594

$172,095 + $198,615

$370,710

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

960

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00326055

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air, Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 960

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 581743

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.0826
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00326055

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Addison Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 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

$2.66M – $3.21M

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Home values near 961 Channing Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
951 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3458 Sq. Ft.	$5,661,431
991 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$3,555,502

Address	Redfin Estimate
919 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2830 Sq. Ft.	$6,504,293
985 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1617 Sq. Ft.	$3,943,963

Address	Redfin Estimate
959 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 810 Sq. Ft.	$1,918,902
975 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1028 Sq. Ft.	$2,966,944

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