Property Details
About this Property
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.
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MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML81995769
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
10
Interior Features
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
Roof
Foam
Foundation
Slab, Other
Style
Contemporary, Eichler, Flat, Modern/High Tech
Parking, School, and Other Information
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
School Ratings
Nearby Schools
| Schools | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.15 mi | |
| Fairmeadow Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.52 mi | |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.59 mi | |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.69 mi | |
| Greendell School | public | K-12 | 0.94 mi | N/A |
| Ohlone Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.96 mi | |
| El Carmelo Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.00 mi | |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | public | 6-8 | 1.41 mi | |
| Monta Loma Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.54 mi | |
| Independent Study Program School | public | K-8 | 1.54 mi | N/A |
| Barron Park Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.75 mi | |
| Juana Briones Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.76 mi | |
| Duveneck Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.86 mi | |
| Crittenden Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.89 mi | |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | public | 6-8 | 1.90 mi | |
| Walter Hays Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.97 mi | |
| Henry M. Gunn High School | public | 9-12 | 2.20 mi | |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 2.23 mi | |
| Theuerkauf Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.23 mi | |
| Stevenson Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.32 mi |
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840 Talisman Dr is a Single Family Residence in Palo Alto, CA 94303. This 1,636 square foot property sits on a 8,000 Sq Ft Lot and features 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $2,998,000 and was built in 1957. This address can also be written as 840 Talisman Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
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