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listing_id: ML81995769
status: Closed
price: 3710000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1636
sqft_lot: 8000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1957
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "840 Talisman Dr"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.428357
lng: -122.112433
days_on_market: 421
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Boyenga Team"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 383-8606"
list_agent_license: 70010882
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 840 Talisman Dr

840 Talisman Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML81995769 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,710,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 1,636 8,000 1957

Remarks

Rarely available original Eichler in a highly desirable Palo Verde neighborhood. This 4 BR/2 BA home has 1636 sf of living space on a 8000 sf, lushly landscaped parcel. Offering a serene and sophisticated feel with the perfect blend of indoor/outdoor living and distinctive Eichler features that include floor-to-ceiling windows, mahogany paneling, radiant heating, exposed wood beams, tongue and groove ceilings, original globe lighting, and a durafoam roof. Bountiful light fills the property w/6 skylights and floor-to-ceiling glass. Wonderful curb appeal w/mature trees, and shrubs. Modern great room with corner fireplace and sliding door to the yard. The kitchen offers ample counter space and storage. Light-filled family room w/ and dining area. Primary suite offers an attached bath and a slider to the yard. Hall bath has a tub/shower combo and an attached laundry area. The private wrap-around yard has a bounty of fruit trees and a flagstone path w/custom outdoor pergola. The house is raised on the parcel from street level for optimal drainage. Steps to the PA Family YMCA, Eichler Swim & Tennis Club and a few blocks to the library/community center. Easy access to freeways & high-tech companies. Top PA schools: Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Middle & Gunn High School.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81995769
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Outside Access, Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Tile
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Other, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Family Room, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Other, Inside
Cooling None
Heating Radiant, Radiant Floors

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Foam
Foundation Slab, Other
Style Contemporary, Eichler, Flat, Modern/High Tech

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Covered Parking, Enclosed, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 1 (120 volts)
Water Public
Complex Amenities Other
Zoning R1B8

Contact Information

Boyenga Team
Compass
License #: 01254725,01254724
Phone: (650) 383-8606

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 0.15 mi 8
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.52 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.59 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 0.69 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 0.94 mi N/A
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 0.96 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.41 mi 9
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.54 mi 6
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.75 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.86 mi 9
Crittenden Middle School public 6-8 1.89 mi 9
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.90 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.97 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 2.20 mi 10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 2.23 mi 9
Theuerkauf Elementary School public K-5 2.23 mi 5
Stevenson Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 2.43 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Boyenga Team, (650) 383-8606.