Caution! Do NOT go directly. Please contact your agent. Exceptional opportunity to complete this new home to your own specifications and taste! Large corner lot in sought-after Greenmeadow neighborhood on a tree-lined street. Modern contemporary design reminiscent of surrounding mid-century homes, with open floorplan for easy living. Soaring 10 ceilings. Expansive gathering areas. 6 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths + separate home office. Low-maintenance, newly paved back & side yard. Rough electrical, plumbing, and HVAC finished. Ready for interior finishes, such as drywalls, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms and fixtures. Active construction permit in place. Great potential for instant equity upon completion (quote available upon request). Walk to schools, Mitchell Park & Cubberley Community Center. Easy access to 101, commute routes & leading tech campuses such as Apple, Google and Meta. Award-winning Palo Alto schools. Renderings are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately represent the final construction of the home.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1954
Stories: 1
Living Area: 2,763 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Office Phone: (650) 325-6161
Listing Agent: Annie Watson
Interior Features
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 6
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.20 Acres
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Henry M. Gunn High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Fairmeadow Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Ohlone Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Cross Street: Nelson Dr
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,988,888
Price Per SqFt: $1,082/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $13,744
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $37K more than the Median Sold Price and $589/SqFt less than other homes in Palo Alto, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81958892
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Office Phone: (650) 325-6161
Listing Agent: Annie Watson
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Feb 16, 2006
Feb 16, 2006Home Sold
$875,000
Dec 27, 2005
Dec 27, 2005Home Sold
$875,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$13,744
$1,213,805
2020
$13,744
$1,093,359
2019
$13,225
$1,071,921
2018
$13,225
$1,050,903
2017
$12,991
$1,030,298
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
9
/10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 E Charleston Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.16 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Fairmeadow Elementary School
500 E Meadow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Ohlone Elementary School
950 Amarillo Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.54 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
8
/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
480 E Meadow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.41 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
9
/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.73 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 E Charleston Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.16 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Fairmeadow Elementary School
500 E Meadow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Ohlone Elementary School
950 Amarillo Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.54 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
480 E Meadow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.41 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Terman Middle School
655 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.42 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Crittenden Middle School
1701 Rock St
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.73 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Los Altos High School
201 Almond Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.25 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.80 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $111,218. Typical income of Palo Alto, CA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 540 E Charleston Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 540 E Charleston Rd property is $2,988,888.
What type of property is this?
The property 540 E Charleston Rd is a house located in Palo Alto, California, 94306.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 540 E Charleston Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 540 E Charleston Rd are: Herbert Hoover Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Fairmeadow Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Ohlone Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Henry M. Gunn High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $13,744 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on February 16, 2006 for $875,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 540 E Charleston Rd has 6 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 540 E Charleston Rd is 2,763 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 540 E Charleston Rd is 1954.
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This home is located at 540 E Charleston Rd in Palo Alto, CA and zip code 94306 in the Greenmeadow neighborhood. This 2,763 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,988,888.
Palo Alto, CA housing market in March 2024 saw over 27 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 8 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Palo Alto, CA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 31.6%. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 26 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $2,951,875.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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