This is a classic Mackay California Modernist home with architecture by Anshen and Allen. Located in Ross Park in South Palo Alto, this updated original home showcases open, flowing spaces, beamed and paneled vaulted ceilings, and expansive use of glass for natural light, similar to an Eichler home. Numerous updates include new wood flooring and new carpet, freshly painted interiors, and updated windows and glass doors. Mackay homes have raised foundations and forced-air heating. The home begins with a signature gated garden courtyard providing complete privacy and seclusion from the street. The large backyard, finished with synthetic lawn, offers even more space for play, entertaining, and gardening. The one-level floor plan includes 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, a spacious living room, and a large eat-in kitchen. The primary bedroom suite overlooks the front courtyard, and one bedroom, located off the kitchen, is perfect for a home office if needed. There is an attached 2-car garage with outside entry via covered walkway in the courtyard. The location is ideal close to parks, shops, commute routes, and numerous community centers, as well as acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
Year Built: 1956
Stories: 1
Living Area: 1,641 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (650) 462-1111
Listing Agent: Carol,Nicole & James
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring Type: Carpet
Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Neighborhood
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level
Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central
Cooling: None
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Henry M. Gunn High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Palo Verde Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Ohlone Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Cross Street: Arbutus Avenue
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,275,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,996/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,241
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $275K more than the Median Sold Price and $312/SqFt more than other homes in Palo Alto, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81965741
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (650) 462-1111
Listing Agent: Carol,Nicole & James
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$1,241
$103,251
2020
$1,240
$102,193
2019
$1,205
$100,190
2018
$1,206
$98,226
2017
$1,184
$96,301
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
9
/10
Palo Verde Elementary School
3450 Louis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.33 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 E Charleston Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.65 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Ohlone Elementary School
950 Amarillo Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.10 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
8
/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
480 E Meadow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.51 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
9
/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.22 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Palo Verde Elementary School
3450 Louis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.33 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
445 E Charleston Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.65 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Ohlone Elementary School
950 Amarillo Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.10 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
480 E Meadow Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.51 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
David Starr Jordan Middle School
750 N California Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.56 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Crittenden Middle School
1701 Rock St
Distance between this listing and this school1.73 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.22 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.67 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Los Altos High School
201 Almond Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.81 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $149,279. The most common annual income of people living in Palo Alto, CA is between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 852 Driftwood Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 852 Driftwood Dr property is $3,275,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 852 Driftwood Dr is a house located in Palo Alto, California, 94303.
Is this property for sale now?
Sale Pending: 852 Driftwood Dr is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 852 Driftwood Dr are: Palo Verde Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Herbert Hoover Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Ohlone Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Henry M. Gunn High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,241 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 852 Driftwood Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 852 Driftwood Dr is 1,641 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 852 Driftwood Dr is 1956.
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This home is located at 852 Driftwood Dr in Palo Alto, CA and zip code 94303 in the Palo Verde neighborhood. This 1,641 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,275,000.
In April 2024 more than 37 listings in Palo Alto, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 17 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Palo Alto, CA increased by 26% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $3,000,000 and the average listing age was 22 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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