2131 Harvard

2131 Harvard Street, Palo Alto

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds 4
  • Baths 2
  • Living 2,393 sq ft
  • Lot 9,375 sq ft
  • Offered at $3,998,000

Ideally situated just steps from Stanford University, this classic home boasts gleaming hardwood floors, original millwork, spacious rooms, and a beautiful park-like yard. A welcoming front porch and covered entrance open to a sun-soaked living room with charming built-ins and a reading nook, a generous family room that flows seamlessly to the kitchen and the dining room, and an eat-in kitchen overlooking the spacious backyard. All four bedrooms are housed on the upper level and enjoy abundant closet space and rich hardwood floors. A grove of mature oak trees frames the expansive backyard filled with verdant plantings, lush lawn, meandering pathways, garden beds, multiple fruit trees, and idyllic sitting areas. Fully updated while retaining its historic charm, the home is turn-key ready, yet with ample space for further remodeling and/or expansion. Located in the highly sought-after College Terrace neighborhood and an easy walk from Stanford, local parks, the shops, restaurants, and weekly farmers’ market on California Avenue, the Stanford Dish Trail, excellent schools, and major tech employers.

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Classic home with historic charm, generous living spaces, beautiful hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and an expansive park-like yard
  • Located in the highly-coveted College Terrace neighborhood minutes from Stanford University, local parks, California Avenue farmers’ market, shops and restaurants, the Stanford Dish Trail, and major tech employers
  • Recently updated and turn-key ready, with ample space for further remodeling and/or expansion
  • 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Approximately 2,393 square feet
  • A triple College Terrace lot of approximately 9,375 square feet
  • Attractive curb appeal with a gated front yard, shingled exterior, tall peaked roofline, and a welcoming covered porch and entrance
  • Inviting entry foyer with a deep coat closet and gleaming hardwood floors that extend throughout the entire home
  • The sun-soaked living room sits at the front of the home with charming built-ins along two walls, a front-facing window, a center light, and a cozy reading nook with sconce lighting
  • The generous family room features three tall side-facing windows with storage and seating below, a door to the yard, a center light, and a wide opening to the dining room
  • The dining room features a central chandelier, two tall windows, and two storage closets 
  • The eat-in kitchen sits at the back of the home overlooking the yard with deep soapstone countertops, modern wood cabinetry, glass-front display cabinets, a butcher block work counter, pendant lighting, a double-basin sink with a window above, space for casual dining, and a door to the lovely back porch and yard
  • Appliances include: Bosch dishwasher, Amana refrigerator, vintage Wedgewood 4-burner gas range
  • A full bathroom features tile floors, a tub with an overhead shower, a storage cabinet, and a corner sink
  • Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a center light, two tall front-facing windows, a built-in dresser, and two closets providing ample storage space
  • The next bedroom features built-ins, tree-view windows, a center light, and a closet
  • The third bedroom features a center light, two tall windows, and two closets
  • The hall bathroom features tile floors, a single-sink vanity, a clawfoot tub with an overhead shower, and handsome wainscoting
  • The fourth bedroom, or ideal home office, has a center light, windows overlooking the backyard, two closets, and access to the laundry room
  • The bright laundry room has tile floors, windows, a LG washer, and a Whirlpool dryer
  • The fully-fenced backyard oasis is perfectly shaded by a grove of mature oak trees and features meandering pathways, idyllic sitting areas, verdant plantings, raised garden beds, multiple fruit trees, and a stretch of lush lawn
  • The garden extends to the side yard with a large storage shed
  • Large basement storage area
  • Extended driveway for off-street parking
  • Excellent Palo Alto schools: Bing Nursery School, Escondido Elementary, Greene Middle School, Palo Alto High School (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Escondido Elementary

  • 890 Escondido Rd
  • Grades: K-5
  • School Type: Elementary School
  • Student Enrollment: 460
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Middle School

Greene Middle School

  • 750 North California Avenue
  • Grades: 6-8
  • School Type: Middle School
  • Student Enrollment: 760
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High School

Palo Alto High

  • 50 Embarcadero Road
  • Grades: 9-12
  • School Type: High School
  • Student Enrollment: 1932
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