Home | San Mateo County | Atherton | 94027 | 72 Fairfax Ave
MLS: ML81974385 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,680,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1,715 | 0.323 | 1950 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81974385 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| 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 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Raised, Crawl Space, Wood Frame |
| Style | Contemporary |
| 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 |
Elyse Barca
Compass
License #: 01006027
Phone: (650) 743-0734
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| 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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