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listing_id: ML81987829
status: Closed
price: 3860000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1401
sqft_lot: 4900
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1945
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1220 Parkinson Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.445432
lng: -122.142949
days_on_market: 483
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Mark Martinho"
list_office: "Vabrato"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 346-1595"
list_agent_license: 01372898
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 1220 Parkinson Ave

1220 Parkinson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81987829 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,860,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,401 4,900 1945

Remarks

Welcome to a charming gem nestled in the highly desirable Community Center area of Palo Alto! This delightful home boasts three bedrooms and two baths, offering a harmonious blend of comfort and style. With 1,400 square feet of well-utilized space, you'll find everything you need to enjoy modern living in a classic setting. Imagine yourself waking up on a tranquil, tree-lined street where the beauty of nature complements the elegance of your residence. The 4,900 square foot lot provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your morning coffee amidst the greenery. Plus, the detached two-car garage offers convenience and extra storage space. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of one of Palo Altos most coveted neighborhoods where charm, location, and lifestyle meet beautifully! Close to Rinconada Pool & Park, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping and University. Enjoy top ranked schools, Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle and Palo Alto High, (buyer to verify schools and eligibility).

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81987829
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Dining "L"
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Parking Area, 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
Mark Martinho Vivienne Kelvin
Vabrato Vabrato
License #: 01372898 License #: 01909927
Phone: (650) 346-1595 Phone: (650) 291-7241

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.17 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.43 mi 8
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.55 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.65 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.98 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.01 mi N/A
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.33 mi 4
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.81 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.82 mi N/A
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 8
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.95 mi 4
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.06 mi 8
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.11 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.21 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.22 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 2.30 mi 9
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.30 mi 3

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mark Martinho, (650) 346-1595.