676-680 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2513, USA


Property Overview:

Fantastic duplex in Midtown, Palo Alto with a flexible open floor plan. Features two units: one is a 2 bed/2 bath, the other a 2 bed/1.5 bath. One unit has a brand-new kitchen. Both units have new interior paint, new flooring, and a new deck for outdoor activities. Ideal as an income property—live in one unit and rent the other.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime Midtown Location:

    • Walking distance to midtown stores, Hoover Park, banks, and more.
    • Convenient access to shopping, parks, and local amenities.
  • Community Appeal:

    • Sought-after neighborhood with a friendly, residential atmosphere.
    • Great for families, professionals, or investors.

Property Features:

  • Spacious, flexible-use floor plan with 2/2 and 2/1.5 units.
  • Updated kitchen and bath in Unit 676.
  • New flooring and fresh interior paint throughout both units.
  • Brand-new deck for outdoor entertaining or relaxation.
  • Multiple possibilities:
    • Live in one unit, rent the other.
    • Extended family or friends can live nearby.
    • Excellent investment opportunity.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable neighborhood with easy access to shopping, parks, and public transportation.
  • Highly desirable Midtown Palo Alto—close to everything you need.
  • Flexible living arrangements for owners, tenants, or extended family.

Price and Status History

date type price
2000-12-15 Sold 750000
2004-01-16 Sold 850000
2014-11-18 For Sale 1298000
2014-11-26 Sold 1620000
2014-12-10 Sold 1620000
2015-11-26 Pending 1620000
2017-03-08 Pending NaN
2017-04-10 Delisted NaN
2017-04-11 For Sale 2298000
2017-08-23 Pending NaN
2017-09-04 Sold 2188000
2022-02-17 For Sale 2828000
2022-04-04 Sold 2828000
2024-08-26 Off Market NaN
2024-11-14 For Sale 2689900
2025-02-08 For Sale 2589900
2025-02-26 Pending NaN
2025-03-06 Sold 2400000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.49
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.74
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.81

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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AE 0 0 1 1
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 2

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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