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listing_id: ML81976799
status: Closed
price: 3330000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1493
sqft_lot: 6098
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "785 Matadero Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.414678
lng: -122.138076
days_on_market: 594
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Stella Rosh"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 307-2110"
list_agent_license: 01227992
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 785 Matadero Ave

785 Matadero Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML81976799 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,330,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,493 6,098 1960

Remarks

Welcome to 785 Matadero Ave! This charming home, lovingly maintained by one family since 1960, and now is ready for new memories! With 1,493 sq ft of living space on a 6,098 sq ft lot, it is situated in the sought-after Barron Park neighborhood, offering access to top Palo Alto schools: Barron Park Elementary, Fletcher Middle, & Gunn High (buyer to verify). Inside, enjoy a fantastic floor plan with 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths, both illuminated by skylights. The kitchen, with another large skylight, is bright & inviting. The separate living room features a large window overlooking the front garden, a charming brick wall, & a cozy gas fireplace. The spacious family room offers ample space for relaxation & easy access to the backyard. Outside, a large, low-maintenance backyard is perfect for gatherings. A lovely cabana with a fan enhances outdoor entertaining. Additional features include an attached two-car garage, central AC, & a large shed for extra storage. Barron Parks peaceful, semi-rural charm includes two creeks, Barron & Matadero, two beautiful parks, Bol & Juana Briones, & a bike path. Conveniently located between Palo Alto, Mountain View, & Los Altos, you'll be minutes from downtown Palo Alto, Stanford,CalTrain, Amazon,Tesla, & other world-class companies.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81976799
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan, Skylight(s)
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Stella Rosh Ryan Rosh
Compass Compass
License #: 01227992 License #: 02060001
Phone: (408) 307-2110 Phone: (650) 996-7307

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.16 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 0.66 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.86 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 0.95 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.02 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.08 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.15 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.35 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.66 mi 9
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.68 mi 8
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 8
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.69 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 1.78 mi N/A
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.83 mi N/A
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 10
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.91 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.98 mi 9
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 2.21 mi 6

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Stella Rosh, (408) 307-2110.