Welcome to this one-of-a-kind contemporary home providing California living at its finest. Originally built by Eichler architect, Herman Weiss for himself and his wife, with inspiration from the famed Edward Larrabee Barnes' Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Walls of windows, natural shingle siding, skylights, open beam ceilings & radiant heating are all attributes that equate to this Mid-Century Modern architecture and design. The expansive, open layout is filled with natural light, and offers access to the rear & side yards from several sliding glass doors, as well as to the maintenance-free Trex decks off the dining room, backyard, front den, and charming front courtyard. The quiet front courtyard is flanked with new, solid, locking gates for ultimate privacy & security. Original mid-century modern light fixtures adorn the home as the architect originally intended. The front bedroom has an additional loft space for study or peaceful reflection. Additionally, the front two bedrooms, each with their own outside access doors, are adjoined by a hallway & shared bathroom, which can be closed off and completely separate from the main house. This could be the ideal built-in ADU for extra income, or as a private retreat for guests. Don't miss your chance to live in this iconic home!
Sold for $3,750,000 on 03/28/24
$3,750,000
956 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
5beds
2,360sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1972
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$3,737,000 Zestimate®
$1,589/sqft
$7,895 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 03, 2025 at 10:42pm
Listed by:
Brian Schwatka 01426785 408-499-9561,
KW Bay Area Estates
Bought with:
, 02205907
BQ Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81955247

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: LoftBedroom, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, StallShower, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Laminate, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Baseboard, Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Double Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,360
- Total interior livable area: 2,360 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 00351039
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Combination, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Composition, Foam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$3,737,000