852 La Para Avenue in Barron Park, Palo Alto

SOLD! On August 31st and closed escrow in 11 days with over 80 disclosure packages downloaded, 17 offers, including the final offer plus 2 back-up offers, well over the asking price!

A white picket fence and winding pathway lead to the inviting covered front porch of this 2 bedroom, 1 bath Barron Park cottage. Remodel, add on, upgrade, expand or build new on this peaceful, quiet street – conveniently located near Gunn High, Fletcher Middle and Barron Park Elementary Schools, Barron Park Preschool and Cornelis Bol Park, home of the beloved neighborhood donkeys, Perry and Buddy. The Bol Park path to Stanford University, Industrial Park and VA, El Camino, Foothill Expressway, Caltrain, Highways 280 and 101 easily connect to California Avenue weekend Farmer’s Market, downtown Palo Alto, San Antonio, Mountain View, Los Altos shopping and restaurants and Silicon Valley high tech campuses.
 
Freshly painted Interior
 
Mostly hardwood floors
 
Naturally light-filled, spacious living room has wood-burning fireplace with rustic stone surround and mantle and adjacent built-in bookcase
 
Kitchen/family room combination has breakfast bar, wall of home office shelving and cabinetry and sliding glass doors to backyard deck
 
Inside laundry has washer, dryer and ample storage
 
Bathroom has shower over tub and opens to hallway with a linen closet, leading to the generous sized back and front bedrooms
 
Back bedroom has double closet and built-in drawers with a view of side and backyard
 
Front bedroom also has double closet and built-in drawers with a view of front and side yard
 
Backyard includes deck, covered 2-car carport and an ample storage shed with 2-sided entry
 
Interior living space is approximately 1,261 square feet per Certified Residential Appraiser
 
Lot size is approximately 6,435 square feet per City of Palo Alto Parcel Report
 
Buyer encouraged to investigate different options for improvement by contacting the City of Palo Alto Planning Department and grade availability for neighborhood schools by contacting the Palo Alto Unified School District
 
Disclosures online at www.gwenluce.com/MyFeaturedListings: 852 La Para Avenue