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HOME&REAL ESTATE

Friday, April 28, 2006

PA L O A LT O W E E K LY

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INSIDE:■ Complete Open House Guide, page 25

■ Classified Marketplace, page 37

■ Garage Sales, page 37

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When Greg Tanaka moved in to the College Terrace neigh-borhood several years ago, he noticed something different about the place — “the strong sense of community.”

After receiving a gracious gift from the next-door neighbor, Tanaka and his family were invited to a barbecue so they would be able to meet people. Tanaka, who was recently elected president of the Col-lege Terrace Residents’ Association, describes the diverse residents as “one big happy family.”

It is a neighborhood of both homeowners and renters, sandwiched between California Avenue and Stanford’s Escondido Village, just west of El Camino Real. Four mini-parks are evenly placed throughout the neigh-borhood and make for great places to bring children and pets. Several have play structures and one has a tennis court. Werry Park was recently renovated and neighbors celebrated its reopening with an ice-cream social.

Neighbors often bump into each other at the local branch of the Palo Alto library. The building is small and intimate, making it hard to browse the shelves without running into a neighbor. Just like the owners of JJ&F, the workers of the library are known and well-regarded, residents say.

The family-owned JJ&F Market on College Avenue

is expanding, allowing it to stay competitive and keep serving the resi-dents of College Terrace. It too is a neighborhood gathering place.

“You have to be careful,” long-time resident Kathy Durham said of going to JJ&F, “because you’ll be getting groceries, and you’ll get into a conversation with someone and all of a sudden you’re late.”

Within the neighborhood, neighbors can also shop at The Klutz Store, a creative toy store, and Common Ground, an organic-garden-ing store.

Besides informal meetings, neighbors hold picnics ev-ery year, open to all residents. Events include barbecued food, art, live music and games for kids. Neighborhood-wide celebrations on Halloween or other occasions are not uncommon.

The College Terrace Residents’ Association makes an effort to be inclusive, welcoming residents, keeping them informed and encouraging civic participation through its Web site and quarterly newsletters.

The very walkability of the neighborhood encourages casual neighborly contacts. Streets feature sidewalks, separated from the streets by planted medians. Trees are important to the streetscape. In fact, the nonprofit orga-nization, Canopy: Trees for Palo Alto, was born in leafy College Terrace.

College TerraceAn older, walkable neighborhood with charm

by Benjamin Lincoln

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ANNUAL BONSAI SHOW . . . Sandy Planting and Lonnie McCormick are the featured demonstrators at the Kusamura Bonsai Club’s 46th annual show on Saturday, April 29, noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is held in the auditorium of the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Plants sales are outside in the sculpture garden, and bonsai demonstrations are at 1:30 p.m. each day in the meeting room.

ORGANIC HOME FARMING . . . Margaret Lloyd, who apprenticed under John Jeavons and Carol Cox at Ecology Action Mini-Farm in Willits, returns to Common Ground for a series of classes on sustainable back-yard vegetable gardening on Saturdays, April 29, May 20 and June 10, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Cost is $120 for the series. Classes cover introduction to biointensive principles and his-tory, bed preparation, companion planting, soil testing, and seed propagation and transplanting. Lloyd is also teaching “Introduc-tion to Summer Care Techniques (Grow Biointensive) on Saturday, April 29, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Fee: $23). For information, visit www.commongroundinpaloalto.org or call (650) 493-6072.

FILOLI FLOWER SHOW . . . Filoli’s 18th annual flower show on May 11 to 14 will offer floral displays,


Greg Tanaka, president of the College Terrace Residents’ Association, was attracted to the strong sense of community.

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Residents also value the neighbor-hood’s eclectic homes. Enchanted by their charm, many neighbors are fond of the small cottages that are scattered throughout the neighborhood. To some people’s dismay, a number of these dwellings have been and are being re-placed with larger houses. Others are circumspect.

Durham, who is also vice president of the neighborhood association, observed, “You can’t fault people for it but it seems the rate of conversion to newer houses is removing some of the things that make us special.”

Brent Barker, who has lived in College Terrace for 28 years with his wife, raising two girls, sees future interactions with Stanford University as more of a threat to the neighborhood’s character than the rebuilding of houses. Despite planning to live in the neighborhood for only two years, the family grew to love the conve-nient location and diverse architecture. Barker said the neighborhood is “unusu-al in that we’re a long, thin finger into the university itself, which created long-term issues for the neighborhood.”

It is his hope that College Terrace maintain its character, which he said has not changed much since he and his fam-ily moved in.

Regardless of the demolition of charming houses, Tanaka said, “For the most part you see that College Terrace is maintaining its charm.” ■Editorial intern Ben Lincoln can be e-mailed at [email protected].

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Childcare and Pre-schools: College Terrace Children’s Center, 2300 Wellesley Ave.; Bing Nursery School, Stan-ford University, 850 Escondido Road; Escondido Kids’ Club, 890 Escondido RoadFire station: No. 2, 2675 Hanover St. and No. 6, 711 Serra St. on the Stanford campusLibrary: College Terrace, 2300 Wellesley St.Neighborhood Association: College Terrace Residents’ Association, Greg Tanaka, president, (650) 799-8306Parks: Donaldina Cameron Park, 2100 Wellesley St.; Mayfield Park, 2300 Wellesley St.; Weisshaar Park, 2300 Dartmouth St.; Werry Park, 2100 Dartmouth St.Post Office: Cambridge, 265 Cambridge Ave.Public schools: Escondido Elementary School, Jordan Middle School, Palo Alto High SchoolShopping: California Avenue

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HOME SALESHome sales are provided

by California REsource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from the County Recorder’s Office. Informa-tion is recorded from deeds after the close of escrow and published within four to eight weeks.

East Palo Alto2550 Annapolis St. A. Figueora to F. Cruz for $645,0001175 Cypress St. B. Reid to N. Contreras for $710,0002793 Illinois St. Equity Growth Asset Management to M. Nepita for $578,000

2218 Terra Villa St. R. & M. Ortiz to I. Napoles for $649,000

Los Altos2134 Aitken Ave. A. & R. Fischer to M. & G. Emambakhsh for $885,00022805 Aspen Drive C. Murray to V. Tashjian for $1,665,0001890 Capistrano Way Earle Trust to D. Yim for $1,425,000466 Fir Lane Cass Trust to G. Awad for $1,650,0001070 Mercedes Ave. #16 R. Men-tes to A. Ramirez for $540,000996 Miramonte Ave. K. & L. Hu to J. & E. Salcedo for $1,595,000146 Pasa Robles Ave. B. Rosenthal to D. & A. Barnett for $1,516,0001281 S. Springer Road C. Osborne to A. Rasmussen for $1,225,000

Los Altos Hills14556 Harvard Court G. Moldo-van to V. Sikka for $1,889,00024877 Olive Tree Lane A. & S. Stabenow to J. Heel for $2,970,00015421 Vista Serena G. & A. Knight to P. & A. Morey for $2,575,000

Menlo Park108 Chester St. Westvold Trust to R. Freitas for $650,0001104 Del Norte Ave. M. Garcia to F. & R. Ochoa for $750,000

Mountain View258 Andsbury Ave. R. & F. Harbert to N. Holbrook for $649,000915 Boranda Ave. V. Tashjian to P. & H. Boyle for $985,000505 Cypress Point Drive #121J. Shirck to D. & L. Cabreros for $345,000280 Easy St. #204 Brown Trust to

A. Wong for $320,000309 Eaton Lane K. Silver to W. Tow for $665,000362 Flower Lane C. Quenelle to S. & P. Pace for $735,000950 Gest Drive Lang Trust to C. & L. Rabourn for $1,300,000434 Kent Drive S. Govorkov to M. Wang for $788,0002178 Leland Ave. Sunny Court Apartments to Gray Trust for $450,000500 W. Middlefield Road #147Cendant Mobility Financial to C. Zorzi for $460,000162 Montelena Court B. Baril to W. Chu for $755,000452 Nicholas Drive D. Borkovic to M. Lutz for $903,0001963 Rock St. #11 S. Peterson to S. Fisher for $485,0002034 San Luis Ave. #4 N. Kasrawi to S. Daniel for $750,0002255 Showers Drive #114 E. Park to S. Ritter for $425,00049 Showers Drive #N168 S. Yu to R. Tiongson for $483,000271 Sierra Vista Ave. #8 C. Chen to King Trust for $677,000172 Stockwell Drive Whisman IV Mountain View to S. Rowland for $679,000173 Stockwell Drive Whisman IV Mountain View to D. Amezcua for $644,000178 Stockwell Drive Whisman IV Mountain View to S. Doshi for $677,0001113 Sussex Square Su Trust to D. Hanshaw for $860,0003389 Truman Ave. K. & S. Yu to T. & C. Rodeheffer for $1,174,500372 Winwood Court M. Rowell to C. Lutticken for $621,000

Palo Alto1331 Alma St. Primacy Clos-ing Corporation to R. Woods for $805,000117 S. California Ave. #D405J. Backer to XSI Properties for $537,000440 Cesano Court #105 R. & J.

Schumacher to S. & R. Birman for $749,000272 Creekside Drive M. Uyemura to L. Wang for $1,150,0003708 Laguna Ave. Worcester Trust to J. Witt for $1,114,0003229 Morris Drive Elmquist Trust to R. & A. Frenkel for $1,175,000

Redwood City48 Berkshire Ave. A. Johnson to R. Arriaga for $632,0002465 Carolina Ave. C. & C. Atkins to W. & A. Young for $812,00054 Eaton Villa Place Board Trust to R. Holm for $2,625,0003215 Fair Oaks Ave. Pedro Trust to R. & R. Gonzalez for $860,0003443 Hoover St. J. & W. Andrew to J. Mendoza for $667,0002007 Maryland St. Meloy Trust to V. Gonzalez for $750,000347 San Carlos Ave. C. & M. Can-cilla to J. Juarez for $681,000537 Warrington Ave. G. Mendoza to A. Rosas for $585,000130 Wheeler Ave. Oyster Trust to W. Scheffler for $955,000

Woodside245 Heacox Road R. Adams to A. Ghaneh for $2,200,000

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12 Tuscaloosa Ave. Grassie, inte-rior remodel, $50,00095 Jennings Lane D. Kellet, door, $3,40033 Lloyden Drive M. Delvaux, kitchen remodel, $11,000327 Stockbridge Ave. B. & S. Shaw, electrical temp power, $n/a10 Valley Road M. Moghimimi & Kamango, pedestrian bridge, $35,000182 Toyon Road G. Treak, plumb-ing, new sewer line on property, $n/a484 Walsh Road Advanic, interior remodel, $20,000147 Atherton Ave. Fischer, re-roof,

$49,00041 Lowery Drive K. & A. Lawler, gates & pillars, $80,00029 Atherton Ave. S. & T. Miller, spa & cover, $35,00045 Mount Vernon M. Timpson, window retrofit, $5,00082 Linda Vista Ave. Valentine, spa, $28,600130 Green Oaks S. Mallad, new arbor, $7,00045 Melanie Lane D. Taft, alter resi-dence, $679,00050 Barry Lane J. Salcedo, sewer lateral repair, $6,000

Menlo Park1150 Crane St. J. Chiappe, new sign, $500744 University Drive C. Ryan, re-pair carport and deck, $5,000664 Sand Hill Circle A. Schmid, water heater replacement, $1,2002320 Olympic Ave. J. & W. Holm-es, replace hot water heater, $500332 Hedge Road O. Petry, kitchen remodel, remove and replace sky-light, $30,00058 Lorelei Lane D. & H. Nelson, bathroom remodel, $15,0001 Kelly Court J. Darrah, change out existing propane tank, $1,000560 University Drive Rabano Uni-versity Properties, termite repair, $4,000273 Arden Road K. Sutherland, interior alteration with modifications to bathroom, $19,000317 Pope St. S. Barnard, new out-door toilet, $500116 Chester St. E. Beilharz, re-place garage door, widen driveway, new window in garage, $12,0001293 Woodland Ave. R. Filman, replace furnace, $3,1294 E. Creek Place R. English, instal-lation of new pre-insulated wire flex $5,6551050 Ringwood Ave. D. Stan-dridge, bathroom and kitchen remodel, $30,000950 Siskiyou Drive J. Carter,

East Palo AltoTotal sales reported: 4Lowest sales price: $578,000Highest sales price: $710,000

Los AltosTotal sales reported: 8Lowest sales price: $540,000Highest sales price: $1,665,000

Los Altos HillsTotal sales reported: 3Lowest sales price: $1,889,000Highest sales price: $2,970,000

Menlo ParkTotal sales reported: 2Lowest sales price: $650,000Highest sales price: $750,000

Mountain ViewTotal sales reported: 23Lowest sales price: $320,000Highest sales price: $1,300,000

Palo AltoTotal sales reported: 6Lowest sales price: $537,000Highest sales price: $1,175,000

Redwood CityTotal sales reported: 9Lowest sales price: $585,000Highest sales price: $2,625,000

WoodsideTotal sales reported: 1Lowest sales price: $2,200,000Highest sales price: $2,200,000

Source: California REsource

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first-floor, 35-square-foot addition, $350,0001250 Trinity Drive H. Wendell, install filter package to furnace,

$1,8901455 Adams Drive Raychem Corp., interior commercial altera-tion, $5,000; interior lab remodel, $70,0001455 Adams Drive Tarlton Proper-

ties, interior alteration, $20,0001160 May Brown Ave. K. Mcel Vain, new play house, $2,0001257 Mills St. V. & C. Cocco, demo of detached structure, $7,6001250 Hermosa Way F. Meli, 243-square-foot addition, $150,000650 Middle Ave. P. Hunt, bath-room remodel, $9,600321 Linfield Drive A. Behbin, ex-terior alteration including two bay windows, $15,000341 O’Connor St. C. Hoke, kitchen remodel, $38,0001100 Sharon Park Drive M. Bloomenfeld, furnace change out, $2,6002800 Sand Hill Road Sand Hill Oak Partners, concrete in-fill at second floor deck, $25,00015 El Camino Real B. & M. Patel, rooftop grid-tied solar photovoltaic system, $80,0001039 Henderson Ave. W. Lee, sewer line repair, $3,0001047 Del Norte Ave. K. Ristau, furnace, $1,500501 Middle Court R. Dell’Immagine, kitchen remodel, $35,000525 El Camino Real Christensen Fund Lessee, install one power

outlet for soup cart, $1,5002420 Sand Hill Road Henry J. Kai-ser Family Foundation, new eleva-tor/stairs, $200,000174 Spruce Ave. G. Moser, resi-dential alteration including windows and deck, $3,7501055 Middle Ave. A. Malan, kitch-en remodel and replace and add a pocket door, $30,000265 San Mateo Drive J. Hopper, exterior and interior alteration, $125,0001005 Louise St. S. Hoffman, relo-cate pool equipment, $3,0001053 Sierra Drive R. & S. Veltman, furnace, $1,6501165 Marcussen Drive B. Ever-hart, gas piping, $975332 Grayson Court K. & C. Smith, kitchen remodel, new skylights, new windows, $85,00011 Roberts Drive M. Morey, out-door barbecue, trellis, gate, gas line, fountains, new gate, $30,000151 Campo Bello Lane K. Wong, water heater, $950319 Marmona Drive R. Petrule, water heater, $90068 Willow Road Willow Place In-vestments, interior alteration to a commercial structure, $185,00052 Politzer Drive J. & D. Child,

electrical service upgrade, $2,0002080 Menalto Ave. C. & S. Bissell, electrical service upgrade, $70

Palo Alto1501 California Ave. Alza Corpo-ration, install fall protection on roof, new rooftop, modify existing lad-ders, add pipe bridges, $170,000195 N. California St. M. Zucker-man, partition wall in bedroom, $18,9201950 Tasso St. Berry, new pool cover vault and electrical, $10,0001795 El Camino Real Indo Uni-versal, new gas line, new catalytic oxidizer, $n/a

180 El Camino Real Simon Prop, interior non-structural demolition, $n/a2401 El Camino Real Citigroup, install ATM, replacement of fabric awning, modify planters, install new partition, modify electrical, install exterior light, $6,5002870 South Court J & A. Alonis, remodel bathroom, add skylight, $8,500844 Driftwood N. Ungar, remove windows, install French doors, new window, $4,000371 Ferne Ave. D. & A. Swinehart, remodel kitchen, $23,286

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table settings and home vignettes, as well as flower chats, workshops and demonstrations. The show kicks off with an Opening Night Preview Party, to celebrate the 30th anniver-sary of the founding of the volunteer Friends of Filoli organization, May 11, 6 to 8 p.m. ($65 for non-mem-bers, $60 for members, $125 patrons). General admission on Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is $20 for non-members, $15 for members, $5 for children 5-17, free for children under 5. Special afternoon teas are scheduled for May 12-13 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ($50 for non-members, $45 for members, includes admis-

sion to the flower show), and a Mother’s Day Cham-pagne Brunch at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (noon is sold out) ($70 for non-members, $65 for members, $35 for chil-dren 5-17, includes admis-sion). For information, visit www.filoli.org or call (650) 364-8300, ext. 508.

DESIGNING DIVAS? . . . Jennifer Duchene will teach a class called “Bring Out Your Style” on Tuesdays, May 2 to May 16, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Palo Alto High School, Room 304. Top-ics range from redesign principles and enchant-ing bedroom retreats on small budgets to instant bathroom and kitchen makeovers. Cost is $35. For information, visit www.paadultschool.org or call (650) 329-3752. ■

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364 BENVENUE AV $2,790,0004 BR 4.5 BA Lot SF:~13500/Hse SF:~3400/Gar sf: extra ~440.Julie Lau 325.6161

661 MANRESA LN $1,895,0003 BR 3 BA Beautiful Manresa townhome has decks.Near Village.Elena Talis 941.7040

610 MAGDALENA AVE $1,850,0004 BR 2.5 BA 17,000 sf lot. Apx. 2366 sf plus 400sf bonus roomOwen Halliday 325.6161

2340 FRIARS LN $1,698,0004 BR 2.5 BA Elegant remodel in cul-de-sac woodland setting.Jo Buchanan 941.7040

789 MANOR WY $1,595,0002 BR 1 BA Just blocks frm 2parks & award winning LA schlsOwen Halliday 325.6161

56 PASA ROBLES AV $1,450,0003 BR 2 BA Remodeled Craftsman has attention to period detailFishpaw/Kyriakis 941.7040

1545 REDWOOD DRIVE $1,445,0004 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful home has curb appeal. Cupertino schools.Jackie Haugh 941.7040

587 LASSEN ST $848,0002 BR 2.5 BA Updated 1,360 sq. ft. condo in 6 unit com-plex.Jo Buchanan 941.7040

150 EDITH AV W #22 $668,0003 BR 2 BA Corner remodeled penthouse near down-town has viewsJo Buchanan 941.7040

150 EDITH AV W #29 $549,0002 BR 2 BA Recently remodeled condo overlooks swim-ming pool.Nick Testa 941.7040

LOS ALTOS HILLS

24001 OAK KNOLL CIRCLE $4,900,0004 BR 3 BA Ten year old estate has Bay views & tennis court.Yvonne Gau 941.7040

11651 JESSICA LN $4,288,0005 BR 3.5 BA Views from nearly every room of this villa.Jo Buchanan 941.7040

13535 COUNTRY WY $3,298,5005 BR 4 BA Nr. Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, Gunn HSMichael Adams 948.0456

14300 MIRANDA ROAD $2,950,0002 BR 1 BA Likely one of the best home sites ever! MFA 5,437.Terri Couture 941.7040

27741 VIA CERRO GORDO $2,800,0006 BR 3 BA Stunning views in prestige area with top schools.Ellen Barton 941.7040

26501 PURISSIMA RD $2,495,0004 BR 3.5 BA Updated 3000 sf home w/PA Schools on 1 acre lot.Hanna Shacham 324.4456

25541 W. FREMONT RD $1,985,0003 BR 3.5 BA Beautifully appointed custom two story near town.Vicki Geers 941.7040

27381 MOODY RD $1,799,0004 BR 2.5 BA New on market! Contemporary nestled in oaks.Views.Sally Anderson Morton 941.7040

MENLO PARK 14 SHASTA LANE $4,295,000

6 BR 5.5 BA Distinctive new construction on two levels.Tom LeMieux 323.7751

39 SNECKNER CT $3,295,0005 BR 4 BA 5bd/5.5ba, 5222sf, exquisite finishes,15000sf lot.Hanna Shacham 324.4456

168 HILLSIDE AV $2,950,0006 BR 4 BA Custom-built, 4300+ sf living spaceJulie Tsai Law 325.6161

1065 CONTINENTAL DRIVE $2,449,0004 BR 2.5 BA Experience relaxation in this Sharon Hts Home!Maya Sewald 323.7751

1852 VALPARAISO AVENUE $2,395,0005 BR 3 BA Traditional two-level home in central Menlo area.Tom LeMieux 323.7751

8 SUNSET CT $2,295,0005 BR 3.5 BA Remodeled throughout! Excellent Las Lomitas schlsHannelore Blanchard 948.0456

357 FELTON DRIVE $2,195,0004 BR 3.5 BA Two-level traditional home in Felton Gables.Tom LeMieux 323.7751

1069 CASCADE DRIVE $1,895,0004 BR 2.5 BA Lovely LR, gourmet kit, sep FR-Lovely backyard.Keri Nicholas 323.7751

3890 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS $1,849,0005 BR 4 BA Space, Location, Value, this Home has it All!Maya Sewald 323.7751

1080 DEANNA DR $1,799,0004 BR 2.5 BA Open & light contemporary style home!Maya Sewald 323.7751

1130 HILLVIEW DRIVE $1,750,0004 BR 2 BA Stylishly appointed ranch in prime central MenloTom LeMieux 323.7751

3880 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS $1,750,0005 BR 4 BA Elegant home, space, comfort & functional flr plnRoberta Hauck 325.6161

1115 N. LEMON AVENUE $1,695,0004 BR 2.5 BA Single-level newly remodeled ranch-style home.Tom LeMieux 323.7751

16 BILTMORE LN $1,649,0003 BR 2.5 BA Sharon Hills townhome with a great floor plan.Maya Sewald 323.7751

1941 OAKDELL DR $1,645,0003 BR 2 BA Terrific 3/2/den with park-like backyard.Jackie Copple 324.4456

3 CARRIAGE CT $1,599,0003 BR 2.5 BA Mansion Complex townhome in country setting!Maya Sewald 323.7751

2108 CAMINO DE LOS ROBLES $1,298,0003 BR 2 BA Move-in ready or rebuild. Approx 2000sf eat-in kitElke Muller & Marge Draper 323.7751

1155 MERRILL ST, UNIT 102 $1,195,0003 BR 2 BA Meticulous design superior features & amenitiesBob Nicholus 323.7751

527-529 PALMER $1,150,0002 houses, 1 lot! 10,000+sf lot!Hossein Jalali 368.8881

2034 SANTA CRUZ AVENUE $1,098,0003 BR 2 BA Keri Nicholas 323.7751

38 LORELEI LN $775,0003 BR 2 BA Lovely & updated west side home. 2-car garageJanie & John Barman 325.6161

1 - 4 1355 WINDERMERE AVE $699,0003 BR 1.5 BA Completely updated home. Remodeled kitchen!Amelia Middel 324.4456

2379 SHARON RD, UNIT 2379 $569,0002 BR 1 BA Garage & Oversize Storage. Lge Family/Dining Room.Leslie Pappas & Greg Stange 325.6161

MOUNTAIN VIEW 1070 BRYANT AVENUE $1,648,000

5 BR 3 BA Formal dining, chef’s kitchen & sep. guest house.Soli Saatchi 941.7040

1870 WALNUT DR $1,495,0004 BR 3 BA Beautiful! Updated thruout! A must see!Carole Feldstein 948.0456

2549 FAIRBROOK DRIVE $1,279,0004 BR 2.5 BA Marvelous two story in prestigious Waverly Park.Leslie Ballesteros 941.7040

888 SIERRA VISTA AV $1,198,0004 BR 3 BA Craftsman home. One of 4 new homes by Ryan.Sarah Elder 324.4456

1951 PLYMOUTH ST $1,198,0004 BR 3 BA Contemporary Craftsman. 1 of 4 new homes by Ryan.Sarah Elder 324.4456

1266 CUERNAVACA CIRCULO $979,0003 BR 3 BA Elegant and dramatic. Next to greenbeltMeg Dalziel 323.7751

2350 ADELE AVE $858,0003 BR 2 BA Newly remodeled Mackay Contemporary home.Stan Herrmann 324.4456

1515 LILAC LANE $699,0003 BR 2.5 BA Immaculately maintained townhome in cul-de-sac.Alice Nuzzo & Alicia Nuzzo 941.7040

2255 SHOWERS DR, UNIT 332 $649,9003 BR 3 BA Sparkles! Near-new – 3bed/3bath. Los Altos Sch.Francis Rolland 948.0456

2255 SHOWERS DR, UNIT 271 $579,0002 BR 2 BA Highly desired 2nd floor Parc Crossings end unit.Judy Bogard-Tanigami & Sheri Hughes 941.7040

1080 BORANDA $1,199,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Brand new construction in great location!Sarah Elder 324.4456

PALO ALTO 1745 GUINDA ST $3,498,000

6 BR 4 full BA + 2 half Mediterranean revival in North Palo Alto!Tim Trailer 325.6161

1350 FOREST AVE $3,495,0004 BR 3 BA 2-story framed by tulips & flowering cherry treesLinda Fahn 325.6161

862 WAVERLEY ST $2,345,0003 BR 3.5 BA Two-story. Built in ‘04. Rare find! Apt over gar.Leannah Hunt 325.6161

830 ARROYO CT $2,295,0005 BR 3.5 BA Nearly 3300 sf newer home. 9500+ sf lot.Hanna Shacham 324.4456

870 ARROYO CT $1,895,0004 BR 3.5 BA Private & quiet, updated hme w/ 2master suitesOwen Halliday 325.6161

3258 EMERSON ST $1,895,0004 BR 3 BA Country English with handsome details.Jo Jackson 325.6161

2271 COWPER ST $1,595,0003 BR 2 BA Mediterranean in Old PA on tree-lined street.John Spiller 324.4456

3737 ORTEGA CT $1,585,0004 BR 3 BA Cul-de-sac.Gunn HS area. One owner. Great home.Nancy Goldcamp 325.6161

848 SOUTHAMPTON DR $1,495,0003 BR 2 BA Leland Manor Contemporary Eichler.Ann Griffiths 325.6161

491 FERNE AVE $1,395,0005 BR 3 BA Exquisitely remodeled, spacious home.Hanna Shacham 324.4456

611 WILDWOOD LN $1,119,0003 BR 2 BA Just remod!Remod kit.New carpet/paint,2 new BA’s!Hossein Jalali 368.8881

164 PRIMROSE WY $1,098,0002 BR 2 BA Approx. 1500 sqft in prime Palo Alto.Brendan Callahan 325.6161

745 LA PARA AVE $1,095,0003 BR 2 BA Romantic garden cottage in Barron Park!Gwen Luce 324.4456

3330 VERNON TERRACE $1,075,0004 BR 2 BA Apx. 1480sf. living space. Apx. 6534sf lot.Julie Tsai Law 325.6161

738 JOSINA AVENUE $999,900 2 BR 2 BA Barron Park creekside setting! Palo Alto schools!Enis Hall 941.7040

218 N. CALIFORNIA AVE $938,0002 BR 1.5 BA Delightful Cape Cod,well maintained.Excel PA schlsLea Nilsson 328.5211

4361 SILVA AVENUE $935,0003 BR 1 BA Cute & cozy. Large lot & great neighbor-hood!Alice Chakhmazova 948.0456

531 THAIN WAY $895,0003 BR 2 BA Tucked away in Barron Sq,there’s room to spare.Anne Wilson 328.5211

352 CAROLINA LANE $895,0004 BR 2 BA Eichler in desired Charleston Meadows neighborhoodVicki Geers 941.7040

737 LOMA VERDE AV, UNIT 2 $895,0002 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful townhouse in prime Midtown local.Hanna Shacham 324.4456

2330 WELLESLEY ST. $789,0001 BR 1 BA Convenient to Stanford and Calif Ave shops.Mark Garner 328.5211

455 GRANT #13 $695,0003 BR 2 BA Beautiful, light & bright w/ family kitchen. ViewsMorgan, Gault & Park 323.7751

PORTOLA VALLEY

180 GOLDEN OAK DR $4,485,0004 BR 3.5 BA Dramatic architecture w/views of the hills & bay.Ginny Kavanaugh 851.1961

275 WILLOWBROOK DR $3,495,0004 BR 3 BA Remodeled to perfection, pool, gst hse, 1.37 ac.Karin Riley 324.4456

20 PASO DEL ARROYO $2,888,0005 BR 4 BA New price! Absolutely stunning 9-yr-old home.Pam Hammer 324.4456

776 LA MESA DRIVE $1,949,0004 BR 3 BA Dramatic contemporary design w/stunning views!Megan Bogue 323.7751

159 LOS TRANCOS CI $1,449,0002 BR 2.5 BA Unique 2-level flrpln.w/quality upgrades on lg lotCeleste Henzel 851.1961

105 SANTA MARIA AVE. $1,040,0002 BR 2 BA Charming cottage on spectacular lot.Jean Isaacson 851.2666

REDWOOD CITY

19 DON CT. $1,599,9503 BR 3 BA 2 car,elk,LR w/FP,MBR suite,FR w/FP,circular drvwyMichelle Glaubert 368.8881

60 ATHERTON CT $1,495,0004 BR 2.5 BA 4 home cul de sac 1/2 block from Atherton.C. Aguilar/N. de Saint Andrieu 324.4456

1137 PALOMAR DR $1,495,0004 BR 4.5 BA Palomar Park,secluded contemp,9/10 woodsy ac + vusHelga Kimball 368.8881

1260 & 1262 SABRINA COURT $1,050,0002 BR 2 BA 2BR/2BA owners unit. 2BR/1BA rental unit.Eppie Lam 948.0456

1181 WESTWOOD ST $879,0003 BR 2 BA Enchanting award winning garden setting.Dieter Hartmann & Melanie Smith 368.8881

3514 OAK KNOLL DR. $849,0003 BR 2 BA Beautifully updated, park like setting near lake.Gail Umphrey 851.2666

696 2ND AV $630,0002 BR 1 BA Delightful!Updated w/new crpts,kit flr,fresh paintAthena Chilicas 368.8881

710 BEECH ST $599,0002 BR 1 BA Old world charm. Sep.DR,+brkfst nook,Hrwd flrs.Arvada Darnell 325.6161

REDWOOD SHORES

321 QUAY LN $1,079,0003 BR 2.5 BA Remodeled Redwood Shores home on wide water lagoonElaine White 324.4456

SAN JOSE

6979 AVENIDA ROTELLA $645,0003 BR 2 BA Private enclosed rear yd w/ shed. Modern lg. kit.Joanne Shapiro 328.5211

SARATOGA

20315 HERRIMAN AVE $3,580,0007 BR 5.5 BA Almost like new! Near schools.Golden Triangle areaJulie Tsai Law 325.6161

WOODSIDE

345 MANZANITA WAY $5,800,0006 BR 6 BA 2 family rms, 3+ gorgeous acres in prime WoodsideFrancis Hunter 323.7751

4 BRIDLE LN. $5,695,0004 BR 4 BA + guesthouse. Private estate on aprx. 3+ acre.Margot Lockwood 851.2666

1100 MOUNTAIN HOME RD. $4,950,000Exquisite vineyard home on approx. 2 acres.Thomas Dallas/Alexandra 851.2666

12 - 3 455 OLD LA HONDA RD $4,675,000Approx 5 3/4 acs. 6BR/5BA home,3BR/1BA gst cottage. Views!Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 851.1961

320 FAMILY FARM RD. $3,485,0003 BR 3 BA Close to town, apprx. 3.5+ acres.Jeff Milo 851.2666

3710 TRIPP RD $3,195,0004 BR 3 BA New rebuild. Unique hearth rm/kit. Skywalk to bds.Judith Beisler 851.2666

220 TODO EL MUNDO $2,495,0003 BR 3 BA w/gsthse(546 sf). Total privacy on aprx 2.5 ac.Jayne Williams/Mark Siri 851.2666

80 RANCH RD $2,389,0004 BR 3.5 BA 2 acres of stunning gardens surround open contemp.Ellen Vernazza 851.2666

657 W GLEN WY. $2,250,0004 BR 4 BA Recently remodeled. Private and serene.Ed Rang 851.2666

2165 WARD WY $1,735,0004 BR 2.5 BA Approx. 1/2-ac lot. Quiet cul-de-sac. Conv. loc.Julie Tsai Law 325.6161

LOS ALTOS . FIRST STREET948.0456

LOS ALTOS . SAN ANTONIO941.7040

MENLO PARK . EL CAMINO324.4456

MENLO PARK . SANTA CRUZ323.7751

PALO ALTO . LYTTON325.6161

PALO ALTO . MIDDLEFIELD328.5211

PORTOLA VALLEY851.1961

WOODSIDE851.2666

LOS ALTOS364 BENVENUE AVE $2,790,0004 BR 4.5 BA (all suites), library & family room. Lot SF:~13500, Hse SF:~3400, Gar SF: xtra ~440. LA schls. Limestone/granite/marble/travertine/Brazilian cherry wood.Julie Lau 325.6161

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PALO ALTO3258 EMERSON ST $1,895,0004 BR 3 BA Quality construction, great flrplan & handsome finishes. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances. Large master suite w/walkin closet. Carerra bath.Jo Jackson 325.6161

PALO ALTO870 ARROYO CT $1,895,0004 BR 3.5 BA Elegant living in creekside setting. Private updated home almost 2800sf. 2 suites w/private entrances. Adobe Creek shares part of this 25,000+ lot.Owen Halliday 325.6161

PALO ALTO218 N. CALIFORNIA AVE $938,0002 BR 1.5 BA Delightful Cape Cod in Old Palo Alto. Light filled, charming. Meticulously maintained. Beautifully landscaped.Lea Nilsson 328.5211

PALO ALTO352 CAROLINA LANE $895,0004 BR 2 BA Eichler in charming Charleston Meadows neighborhood. Open & bright with floor to ceiling windows. Freshly painted. Fenced front & back yards. Fireplace in family room. Top rated Palo Alto schools including Gunn High School.Vicki geers 941.7040

PALO ALTO455 GRANT #13 $695,0003 BR 2 BA Beautiful, light & bright. Top flr unit w/fam kit. Spacious mstr ste. Freshly painted. New carpet. Updated. Bonus room. Indoor utilities. Pool & views.Morgan, Gault & Park 323.7751

LOS ALTOS HILLS12125 OAK PARK COURT $5,600,0006 BR 4 BA. Over 6000sf of elegance. Gleaming hardwood floors. Dramatic staircase. New and like new carpeting. Granite kitchen with top of the line appliances. Numerous amenities. 1.4 acres of lovely landscaping. A must see!Jim Galli 948.0456


Please call Leannah Hunt, or your listing agent, to view

1350 Forest Avenue, Palo AltoCrescent Park Tudor

Spectacular floral display of tulips and cherry trees frame this elegant, stately two story 4 bedroom, 3 bath residence. Redecorated with the charm of yesteryear and the conveniences for today’s living style. Offered at $3,495,000

LEANNAH HUNT is pleased to present...

LEANNAH HUNTInternational President’s Premier Agent

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862 Waverley Street, Palo AltoDowntown Heritage Park Elegance

Built in 2004 this stately two story traditional design features all the amenities of new construction within close proximity to the downtown services. Soaring ceil-ings, dramatic clearstory windows, unique architectural elements and private patios are a stunning departure from the ordinary. This light filled home, is a member of the Channing Collection. Offered at $2,345,000

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IN THE HEART OF MENLO PARK

Welcome to a beautiful, approximately 29,520-square foot parcel

tucked away on a quiet street close to downtown Menlo Park. The existing 1930s-era house sits near the front of the property with a wide-open yard stretching back to a free-form swim-ming pool and rustic cabaña in the back. Mature oak, cedar, and redwood trees screen the perimeter, ensuring peace and privacy.

• Lot is approximately 29,520 sq. ft. (120’x 246’)*

• RE (Residential Estate) zoning: minimum lot size of 20,000 sq. ft.*

• Maximum allowable lot coverage is 35% for a one-story home and 30% for a two-story home*

• Floor Area Limit (FAL) is approximately 8,419 sq. ft. (in addition to an allowable full basement) plus an approximately 650-square foot guest house*

Offered at $3,250,000* Any statistics or prices, while not guaranteed, have been secured from sources we believe to be reliable. Buyer must check with the City of Menlo Park Build-ing Department for verifi cation of what may be built on the subject property.

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CONNIE MILLERDirect [email protected]

The day was long, the traffic a mess. But as you near home, the rambling hills, studded with oaks begin to soothe. Your home isyour haven - serene, private, special. All you need for the moment is to sit on the deck and drink in the Valley views below.Connectivity to your work world is just a click or a short drive away, but for now, it’s family, comfort, home. 1+/-acre, 3500+/-sf,4bd/3.5ba. Offered at $2,695,000

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1130 Hillview Drive, Menlo Park O P E N S AT U R D AY & S U N D AY, 1 : 3 0 - 4 : 3 0 P M

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Stylishly Appointed Ranch inPrime Central Location

• 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

• Prime central Menlo Park location

• Light-filled living and dining room ensemble features French doors to expansive terrace

• Open and flowing floorplan, ideal for entertaining

• Secluded bedroom wing includes master suite with access to rear grounds

• Beautifully refinished hardwood flooring

• Fresh interior and exterior paint

• Attached 2-car garage

• Private backyard includes swimming pool, spa, and gazebo

• Additional outdoor amenities include a vine-adorned pergola, al fresco dining patio, and shuffleboard court

• Professionally landscaped grounds feature profuse floral color

• Excellent Menlo Park schools

Offered at $1 ,750,000


apr.com | PALO ALTO OFFICE 578 University Avenue 650.323.1111

Alan DunckelDirect 650.543.1074 [email protected]

Very cute 3bd/2ba Community Center home situated on a large 9580+/-sf lot, across from Eleanor Park. Large, sunny kitchen with dining area and separate laundry area. Spacious living/dining room ell overlooks the back yard through a large picture window. Family room/den with sliding door accessing a generous sized patio. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Expansive back yard offers many possibilities for remodel, expansion and spacious garden. Perfect for remodel/addition or build new.


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1340 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto

Derk BrillDirect [email protected]

With the traditionally busy spring season just around the corner, hom-eowners may want to pay attention to a new campaign recently launched by the National Association of Realtors that encourages home sellers to protect what could be their largest investment by enlisting the help of a professional.

“Selling a home is like climbing Mount Everest,” said Thomas M. Stevens, the association’s president. “If you don’t prepare correctly, you’ll never achieve your goal. Getting a signed contract is like reaching the peak, but that’s only half the journey. Many things can happen on the way back down the mountain. Savvy sellers know to hire a Realtor to protect their interests and guide them through.”

Home owners who try to sell their home without profes-sional help must overcome a number of hurdles. Some obstacles include mak-ing the appropriate disclosures, prepar-ing the home for sale, pricing the home appropriately for a dynamic market and, most importantly, attracting qualifi ed, motivated buyers.

Finding an interested buyer is only the fi rst step toward a successful sale. The typical home sale today involves more than 20 steps after the initial contract is accepted to complete the transaction.

Knowledge of the market is perhaps one of the greatest benefi ts of using a Realtor who can explain how national and local trends pertain to the sale of a specifi c house in a designated neighbor-hood.

The latest industry news about the

spring market indicates sales will remain at historic highs, but other factors are likely to come into play. David Lereah, chief economist for the National As-sociation of Realtors, said mortgage interest rates will have an affect since although they are trending up, they will remain favorable.

“Economic growth and job creation are providing a favorable backdrop for the housing market, but rising interest rates have an offsetting effect,” Lereah said. “Home sales will move up and down

somewhat over the remain-der of the year but stay at a high plateau, meaning this will be the third strongest year on record.” He expects the 30-year fi xed-rate mort-gage to rise to 6.9 percent by the end of the year.

While home prices are ex-pected to cool, the experts

are now saying they won’t cool off as much as in earlier projections.

“Although housing inventories have been improving, the balance is still a bit more favorable for sellers and annual ap-preciation remains in double-digit terri-tory,” said Stevens “Even so, the market is in a process of normalization – appre-ciation will return to normal single-digit patterns, providing solid investment returns into the future.”

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1870 Walnut Drive, Mountain View

Carole FeldsteinGRI, CRS

International President’s Elite(650) 917-4267

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RAVE REVIEWS! LOS ALTOS SCHOOLS!

Enjoy quality and comfort in this must see, beautifully updated 4BR/3BA home. Marble entry leads to gracious living room/dining room. Gourmet kitchen offers built-in china cabinet, sub-zero refrigerator, fi ve burner gas cooktop. Generous breakfast room with bay window. Adjacent FR designed for entertaining and relaxing. Two MBR Suites allow for separate guest or au-pair quarters. Large lot with sparkling pool and spa. Hardwood fl oors, crown moldings, dual-paned windows, a/c, recessed lighting, skylights, much more.Offered at $1,495,000



This spacious, contemporary 4bd/2ba Eichler home has been beautifully remodeled with thoughful attention to every detail while retaining the integrity of the original design. Slate tile, hardwood floors, contemporary fixtures and skylights have been added to the home's classic beamed ceilings, large windows and open architecture to create a bright & welcoming atmosphere. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, sunny family room with expansive windows and one wall of display shelving. Large patio with landscaped back yard. The fourth bedroom is currently configured as a large office with built-in desk/office units and access to a private patio. Great North Palo Alto neighborhood.

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357 Felton Drive, Menlo Park O P E N S AT U R D AY & S U N D AY, 1 : 3 0 - 4 : 3 0 P M

Refined East Coast Style• 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms

• Light-filled living room with fireplace and French doors to fountain patio

• Formal dining room opens to a patio, ideal for al fresco dining

• Kitchen with center island, breakfast bar, and quality appliances

• Large casual dining area opens to the rear grounds

• Inviting family room features French door to the pool terrace

• Elegant main-level master suite includes a private bath

• Guest suite on the main level is also suitable for an au pair

• Two additional bedrooms and a bath on the upper level

• Attached 2-car garage

• Swimming pool and spa

• Manicured wrap-around grounds feature level lawn, herringbone-brick terrace, dining patio with wisteria-draped pergola and fountain, and mature perimeter landscaping affording seclusion

• Convenient location in the established neighborhood of Felton Gables, close to downtown Menlo Park, and a block from Holbrook-Palmer Park

• Excellent Menlo Park schools

Offered at $2 , 195 ,000

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The Hamilton on Byron Street

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Palo Alto’s Innovative Lifestyle Concept Gracious age 55+residential living in an intimate condominium environment. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroommain floor unit with private exterior patio. Open-air courtyard, indoor pool, spa, exercise room, clubroom, secure under-ground parking, library, and elevators. Approx 1800 sqft living space.

New Price - $1,200,000.

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Charming Mediterranean home in desirable Old Palo Alto on a tree lined street. This 3 bed and 2 bath home still retains its original architectural detail including a spacious living room

with beamed ceilings, arched wall openings, dark wood floors, wall recesses and an ornate fireplace with inlaid scenic tiles.The light and bright kitchen has a breakfast nook and it adjoins a separate dining room. The bathrooms have gleaming tiles and white porcelain fix-tures. There is a small basement suitable for storage or a wine cellar. The rear garden offers private seclusion and there is a detached two-car garage at the rear of the property. Excellent Palo Alto schools.


CHARMING MEDITERRANEANIN OLD PALO ALTO

JOHN SPILLER 650-483-8815email: [email protected] visit my web site www.jspiller.com

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2271 COWPER ST.PALO ALTO

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789 Manor Way, Los Altos◆ $1,595,000

◆ 2 Br/1 Ba ◆ 19,000sf lot◆ Los Altos Schools

870 Arroyo Ct, Palo Alto$1,895,000 ◆

4 Br/3.5 Ba ◆ 16,000+10,000sf ◆

Creekside Retreat ◆

610 Magdalena Av, Los Altos◆ $1,850,000◆ 4 Br/2.5Ba ◆ 17,000sf lot◆ Los Altos Schools

2341 Oakwood Dr, E Palo Alto$645,000 ◆

2 Br/1 Ba + attic ◆

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Downtown Living At Its Very Best

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165 Forest Avenue #3A, Palo Alto

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432 High Street #301, Palo Alto

This tastefully appointed single level unit has been elegantly renovated throughout, creating an ambiance of luxury and refi nement. Two gracious master suites are located at opposite ends of the unit, both with gorgeously remodeled baths. The remodeled kitchen is stunning, featuring granite counters with stainless steel tile backsplash, top of the line appliances and amenities. An open living/dining room combination offers lovely hardwood fl oors, expansive picture windows and a fi replace with designer glass tile surround. An exceptional setting in the heart of downtown.

Offered at $875,000

Michael Hall650.543.1084

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Sleek, sophisticated and contemporary, this single level unit has been remodeled and updated with the highest attention to detail. Two master suites and two remodeled baths, both designed with a strikingly modern fl air. Spacious open fl oor plan offers a spectacular gourmet kitchen complete with stainless steel work island, high end appliances and quality components plus large living/dining room combination. Hardwood fl oors throughout, recessed lighting and expansive picture windows with city views. Truly a unique offering.

Offered at $875,000


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650.322.6666

8 4 8

SOUTHAMPTON

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Situated in the quiet Leland Manor enclave, this mid-century classic home delivers the clean lined conveniences made popular by Eichler plus stylish contemporary comforts. Discreetly preceded by lush lawn and colorful borders, the design's generous dimensions are enhanced by gracefully vaulted ceilings and walls of glass that blur the line between indoors and out. Ideally suited for the temperate Bay Area climate, freestanding walls promote circulation of warmth from the radiant-heated fl ooring as well as fl ow-through breezes from multiple French doors to the rear grounds. All new Berber carpeting is soft underfoot, while expanses of soaring walls create a natural gallery for artwork. Elegantly effi cient, the updated kitchen is well-equipped and positioned to cater festive gatherings or intimate meals. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the secluded sleeping spaces are highlighted by a spacious and light-fi lled master suite appointed with attractive and functional built-ins and a spa-inspired private bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Outside, a built-in barbecue beckons al fresco dining year-round in a serene and manicured garden setting. Completing the appeal of this timeless architectural gem is its desirable location near major commute thoroughfares, shopping, parks, cultural attractions, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.

Off ered at $1,495,000

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