Discover exceptional potential at 1285 Cypress St! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 810 sq ft of living space on a spacious 6,347 sq ft lot. Ideal for investors and contractors, the property requires complete rehabilitation and will not qualify for conventional financing. Positioned uniquely at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with no neighbors on one side, this property backs directly to beautiful bay front open space. Just steps away, enjoy scenic walks on the bay front trail, and take advantage of nearby Martin Luther King Park and the East Palo Alto Charter School within easy walking distance. Original hardwood floors add charm and character, awaiting transformation into your dream home or investment. The expansive lot offers plenty of room to expand or add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), maximizing future value and functionality. Seize this incredible opportunity to create something extraordinary!
Sold for $731,250 on 07/01/25
$731,250
1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
2beds
810sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$731,300 Zestimate®
$903/sqft
$3,538 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 03:32am
Listed by:
Frank Perkins DRE #01396369 510-780-3948,
Perkins Real Estate Inc.
Bought with:
Kevin Lin, DRE #02091737
Js Realty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100472

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 810
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Side Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 063383200
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: East Palo Alto
- Subdivision: Gardens
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$731,300