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listing_id: ML82055994
status: Active
price: 3950000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1807
sqft_lot: 10440
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1904
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2230 Amherst St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.416979
lng: -122.154839
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Howard Bloom"
list_office: "Intero Real Estate Services"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 619-2737"
list_agent_license: 00893793
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-07-30
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 2230 Amherst St

2230 Amherst St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML82055994 | Status: Active | Price: $3,950,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,807 10,440 1904

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Friday, July 31 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Howard Bloom
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Remarks

Situated in the highly sought-after College Terrace neighborhood, this charming 1904 Craftsman home offers a rare blend of historic character, generous outdoor space, and an unbeatable location. Just moments from Stanford University, vibrant California Ave restaurants, farmers market, major tech campuses and award-winning schools, this inviting 2-story home places you at the heart of one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods. With approximately 1,807 square feet of living space, the home is filled with warmth and timeless details, including original oak hardwood floors, leaded windows, and classic period craftsmanship. A covered front porch welcomes you into a charming sitting area that flows into the living room and dining room. Upstairs, the home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious family room. Set on a generous, level lot over 10,000 square feet, the property is surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully defined yard areas with room to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the peaceful setting. Whether cherished in its current form, thoughtfully remodeled, expanded, or completely reimagined, this special property presents an extraordinary opportunity to create something truly your own. The combination of lot, location, and character is exceptionally rare.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82055994
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Other, Exhaust Fan, Hookups - Gas
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Other
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling Window/Wall Unit
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, On Street, Tandem Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Howard Bloom
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 00893793
Phone: (650) 619-2737

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 0.22 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 0.30 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.01 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.35 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.40 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.47 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.53 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.60 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.76 mi N/A
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.79 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.84 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.01 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.14 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 2.21 mi 10
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.24 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 10
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 2.35 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.43 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Howard Bloom, (650) 619-2737.