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listing_id: ML81974385
status: Closed
price: 3680000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1715
sqft_lot: 14094
lot_acres: 0.323
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "72 Fairfax Ave"
city: Atherton
state: CA
zip: 94027
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.466004
lng: -122.203676
days_on_market: 614
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Elyse Barca"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 743-0734"
list_agent_license: 01006027
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Atherton | 94027 | 72 Fairfax Ave

72 Fairfax Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS: ML81974385 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,680,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 3 1,715 0.323 1950

Remarks

One-of-a-kind Atherton Gem with abundant natural lite. Chic, sexy & sophisticated contemporary vibe. Perfect indoor / outdoor California lifestyle. Premium Atherton / Lloyden Park location. Sunny & expansive rear garden plus separate cottage with bath. Versatile floor plan with multiple skylites. Down to the studs remodel (2004) by Wenke Construction / Designed by Randy Hollman. 2000 SF of living space (per Floor Plan Visuals. Buyer to verify) including main residence with two primary bedroom suites & a separate studio cottage with split bath. Open living / dining space with beautiful pvt garden views. Cook's kitchen with large skylite, 48" Wolf range & premium upgrades. Two primary suites with skylites, multiple closets & high end appointments. Attached 2-car garage with skylite, W/D & storage area. Convenient commute access to 280 / 101 commute corridor to San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Stanford University & Medical Center. This is a 10 (!!!) for style & value. Twilight Tour Friday, 7/26, & open Saturday & Sunday, 7/27 & 7/28, from 1 to 4.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81974385
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Suite/Retreat - 2+, Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Other
Fireplace Gas Starter, Living Room, Other, Other Location
Flooring Tile
Laundry In Garage, Tub / Sink
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Raised, Crawl Space, Wood Frame
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Redwood City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1001A

Contact Information

Elyse Barca
Compass
License #: 01006027
Phone: (650) 743-0734

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 0.28 mi 6
Sequoia District Adult Education public UG 0.38 mi N/A
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 0.98 mi 9
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 1.06 mi 5
Taft Elementary School public K-5 1.11 mi 4
Hoover Elementary School public K-8 1.25 mi 5
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.62 mi 8
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 10
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 1.78 mi 3
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 1.85 mi 8
John F. Kennedy Middle School public 6-8 1.94 mi 7
Tide Academy public 9-12 1.98 mi 9
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 2.00 mi 10
McKinley Institute Of Technology public 6-8 2.05 mi 6
North Star Academy public 3-8 2.09 mi 9
Orion Alternative School public K-5 2.12 mi 8
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-8 2.21 mi 4
Woodside High School public 9-12 2.21 mi 8
Sequoia High School public 9-12 2.29 mi 7
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.44 mi 1

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Elyse Barca, (650) 743-0734.