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658 California Ave

ADU located down the driveway behind the main house. Entry is secluded and cannot be seen from the street. Landlord are mature seniors who are quiet
Brand new door and entryway. Washer and dryer located in the garage. Homeowner uses garage as storage for bikes and other items. Tenant can store a few items here, but keep in mind garage is opened and closed often.
Stairway up to the second floor, where the living space is located. Brazillian Cherry sold 3/4" hardwood floors (BR111 luxury hardwood floors).
Kitchenette with new Samsung induction stovetop and oven. Existing Samsung refrigerator with icemaker (Fridge = top, Freezer = bottom), kitchen sink with pull-down faucet and garbage disposal. Range hood to ventilate stovetop.
Mini-split Panasonic air-conditioner and heater (2-zone). See one unit to the left of the doorway. Other unit is inside the bedroom (opposite side of wall from unit in picture).
Main living space where you can put your couch, kitchen table, and other furniture.
Kitchen sink with pull-down faucet and garbage disposal. Bedroom to the left and bathroom to the right.
Brand-new bathroom (never been used). The only existing items are the mirror, light fixture, and toilet.
Newly remodeled bathroom. All windows in the unit are double-paned and brand new Milgard aluminum frame windows.
Brand new shower tile, fixtures, and glass. Never been used!
Brand new shower enclosure. Never been used.
Bedroom with new windows. Blinds are existing. See Panasonic mini-split unit to the upper left.
Another view of the bedroom.
Another view of the bedroom.
Modestly sized closet with rack at the bottom.
Brand new Samsung induction stove and electric oven. Never been used.
Brand new induction cooktop/stove.
Existing range hood and brand new stove/oven.
Existing Samsung refrigerator. Refrigerator on top and freezer with icemaker on the bottom.
View of freezer. Icemaker to the left.

$2,495/ mo
Doesn't include deposits and fees
1 bed1 bath405 sqft condo
658 California Ave

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What you get

No petsIn-unit laundryAir conditioning

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Lease terms

Newly remodeled ADU/cottage unit behind a main house in College Terrace. Property is walking distance from California Avenue shops/restaurant, CalTrain station, and south end of Stanford Campus. Easy access to U.S. 101 and Interstate 280 via Oregon Expy. and Page Mill Rd. Great location for Stanford graduate students and all the big firms in Palo Alto. Easy commute to San Francisco/San Jose/Gilroy via electric CalTrain. Short drive to downtown Palo Alto (7 mins) and Stanford Shopping Mall. Windows are all new Milgard aluminum double-paned windows, bathroom is fully remodeled and fixtures are brand new. See pictures/captions for details. Owner pays for electricity, water, garbage. Garbage/reycyling bins are shared with owner who lives in the main house. Flat fee for utilities. Would like an annual lease, if possible. Lease can be longer than a year. We are flexible. Only street parking is available. Driveway and garage are not available for tenant parking. Tenant is responsbile for purchasing College Terrace annual parking permit from the City of Palo Alto. Fees are about $50/year and street parking is subject to availability. Please check City of Palo Alto for current permit prices. Please no smoking and no pets (unless they are verified service animals). Looking for a quiet tenant who wouldn't mind living behind a main house. Owners of the main house are friendly and quiet. You will get to know them and they will treat you like family. You will also be invited to family BBQs and parties (if you like). Use of backyard/bbq grill can be arranged by requesting/scheduling with the owner. The entire property is landscaped and is kept clean. Enjoy the best of College Terrace living! Owners are long-time Palo Alto residents.

Pets

  • Dogs

    Not allowed

  • Cats

    Not allowed

The neighborhood

About the building

THIS RENTAL IS FOR THE ADU/COTTAGE BEHIND THE MAIN HOUSE (Owner occupied main house, which is 3br/2ba).… ADU ONLY HAS ONE BEDROOM, ONE FULL BATH, KITCHENETTE, AND LIVING ROOM. Sorry, Zillow will not let me edit that part. Centrally located in the College Terrace neighborhood of Palo Alto, this ADU/cottage offers you privacy and quiet living while being close to many of the amenities Palo Alto has to offer. - 2 Blocks from south end of Stanford University campus - Walking distance to California Avenue shops and restaurants - Walking distance to CalTrain station (Go to San Francisco down to Gilroy) - Within 2 miles of U.S. 101 and Interstate 280 - Centrally located in Palo Alto and neighboring cities (Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, Redwood City, etc.) If you work at Stanford or in Palo Alto and are just looking for peace and quiet, this is your place. The ADU is small, but comfortable and cozy. Owners prefer to live quietly, so if that is your thing, this might be a great match. Thank you for looking and we will be happy to welcome you to Palo Alto if you are new! Owners are long-time Palo Alto residents and are very hospitable.

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