290 West Charleston Road

• Sat Aug 8, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Mid-Century gem! Easy parking on Ruthelma and Park.

• Sun Aug 9, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Mid-Century gem! Easy parking on Ruthelma and Park.

Embrace a quintessential slice of Palo Alto history with this rare mid-century modern gem, loved by the same family for over 50 years. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home perfectly balances its architectural heritage with thoughtful, move-in-ready updates and access to outstanding Palo Alto schools. The home has been attentively refreshed, featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, a crisp palette of interior and exterior paint, a kitchen equipped with new appliances, and fresh landscaping. Located in one of the most sought-after pockets of the Peninsula, the lifestyle here is unmatched. You are moments away from the eateries at Charleston Plaza, Cubberley Community Center and Midtown, along with the endless amenities of the El Camino corridor nearby. For those who love the outdoors, local parks and recreation spots are easily accessible. Positioned for a seamless lifestyle, the home offers an easy commute to Silicon Valley tech hubs with quick access to Highway 101 and I-280. This lovely, move-in-ready home provides the ideal canvas to bring your own creative vision to a classic mid-century setting.

Days on Market

1 day

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$2,598,000

List Price

$2,598,000

On Market Date

Aug 6, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

233 - South Palo Alto

Zip Code

94306

MLS ID

ML82056802

APN

132-45-078

Year Built

1951

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

2

Shower and Tub

Parking

2

Attached Garage

SQ FT

1,552

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

5,995.0

Lot Acres

0.137626 Acres

Kitchen

220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area in Living Room

Disclosures

NHDS Report

Family Room

No Family Room

Flooring

Vinyl / Linoleum

Foundation

Concrete Slab

Fire Place

Wood Burning

Heating

Radiant Floors

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

Architectural Style

Eichler

Fee

Unavailable

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