Property Details
About this Property
A Rare Find in Barron Park Welcome to your new home at 678 Chimalus Drive! Set on an expansive 8,500 sq ft lot in one of Palo Altos most beloved neighborhoods, this property offers endless potential and timeless charm. The main home has been thoughtfully updated with refinished hardwood floors, upgraded lighting, fresh paint, and modernized kitchens and bathsperfectly blending classic character with todays conveniences. Lovingly cared for by the same family for generations, every improvement reflects a deep sense of pride and purpose. Adding even more value is a fully permitted detached cottageideal for guests, extended family, a home office, or rental opportunity. While the cottage retains its original charm, the possibilities for its use are endless. Outside, enjoy newly refreshed landscaping, a new patio for outdoor entertaining, and a privacy fence for peaceful living. This is more than just a homeits a rare opportunity to own space, comfort, and history in the heart of Silicon Valley.
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML82005269
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms
Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom
Kitchen
Skylight(s)
Appliances
Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Family Room
No Family Room
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Laundry
In Utility Room
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Heating
Central Forced Air
Exterior Features
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Other
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District
Palo Alto Unified
High School District
Palo Alto Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R1
Neighborhood: Around This Home
Neighborhood: Local Demographics
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678 Chimalus Dr is a Single Family Residence in Palo Alto, CA 94306. This 1,541 square foot property sits on a 8,588 Sq Ft Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $2,888,888 and was built in 1949. This address can also be written as 678 Chimalus Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 23, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Olivia Mcnally, (650) 576-6666
