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listing_id: ML81919641
status: Closed
price: 680000
beds: 1
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 562
sqft_lot: 570
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1978
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Condominium
address: "578 Vista Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.413811
lng: -122.128008
days_on_market: 1132
hoa_fee: 580
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Darlene Pylkkanen"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 868-2291"
list_agent_license: 01115594
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-31
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 578 Vista Ave

578 Vista Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML81919641 | Status: Sold | Price: $680,000
Beds/Baths: 1 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Bed Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
1 1 562 570 1978

Remarks

Fabulous one level 1bd/1ba townhouse in friendly Barron Park neighborhood ready for move-in after its magnificent renovation! Lovely living/dining room with access to sunny private patio incl. drought tolerant plantings and your own Meyer Lemon tree! Stylish remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel sink with disposal. SS appliances include electric stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher. Handsome bathroom upgrade features new vanity, tiled shower stall and floors. Bedroom with spacious wall to wall closet. In-unit new stacked washer/dryer. Plantation shutters. Recent improvements include: luxury vinyl flooring, plumbing/lighting fixtures, front door, closet doors in entry and bedroom, hardware and interior paint. Dedicated covered parking spot next to unit. Small, quiet complex. Moments away from scenic parks, hiking trails, dining and shopping. Short distance to Stanford University and top Silicon Valley companies. Easy access to all commute routes.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81919641
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room No Family Room
Flooring Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Electric, Individual Room Controls, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Slab
Pool None
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Assigned Spaces, Covered Parking, No Garage, On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
HOA Fee $580
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Complex Amenities None
Zoning RM2

Contact Information

Darlene Pylkkanen
Compass
License #: 01115594
Phone: (650) 868-2291

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
26 26

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 0.47 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.51 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.73 mi 9
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 0.74 mi 8
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.82 mi 9
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 10
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 0.91 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 1.23 mi N/A
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.32 mi 8
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.35 mi 8
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.43 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.61 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 6
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.75 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.77 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 2.18 mi 9
Los Altos High School public 9-12 2.21 mi 10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School public K-6 2.22 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 31, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Darlene Pylkkanen, (650) 868-2291.