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listing_id: ML81938733
status: Closed
price: 1060000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1370
sqft_lot: 9438
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1948
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "959 Garden St"
city: East Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.467143
lng: -122.133767
days_on_market: 961
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 4
list_agent: "Jennifer Liu"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 575-7035"
list_agent_license: 01933885
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | East Palo Alto | 94303 | 959 Garden St

959 Garden St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML81938733 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,060,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,370 9,438 1948

Remarks

This charming remodeled home is in the heart of the Bay Area with a very private large and landscaped yard. The side gate leads to a wide parking area with easy access for a RV, boats, or extra cars. A huge 1300 sqft detached garage at the back can possibly be converted to an ADU with existing separate entrance and extra parking spaces. Check with the City of East Palo Alto for development options and permits. The whole interior was newly painted. The existing family/study room can be potentially converted to a fourth bedroom. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, modern cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Wood floors throughout the house, three good size bedrooms and two full baths. This home is well-situated for commuters, easy access to Hwy 101, Dumbarton Bridge, most tech campuses. Convenient to downtown Palo Alto for dining and shopping and Baylands Nature Preserve and parks.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81938733
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Breakfast Nook
Family Room Separate Family Room
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat
Foundation Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 4 Car(s)
Elementary District Ravenswood City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Zoning R10025

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Jennifer Liu Michelle Chang
Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01933885 License #: 01412547
Phone: (650) 575-7035 Phone: (650) 245-2890

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 0.38 mi 4
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 0.79 mi 4
Costano Elementary School public K-5 0.84 mi 3
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.25 mi 9
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.64 mi 1
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 8
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.75 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.98 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 2.01 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.28 mi 8
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.44 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 2.44 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 2.49 mi N/A
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.78 mi 8
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.86 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.88 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 3.07 mi N/A
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 3.25 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 3.30 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jennifer Liu, (650) 575-7035.