951 Van Auken Cir

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, May 10, 1-2:30 PM Available June 15, 2026 Welcome to this beautiful & spacious 3 Br, 2Ba contemporary home which offers a tranquil retreat. The large family room can be utilized as a 4th bedroom or office. The house comes with high end upgrades, open floor plan, immaculate, fresh, stylish, peaceful , private and is situated at the center part of Palo Alto. A short walk to Excellent Palo Alto schools, and two great parks/playground. Plus, walk to Safeway, Philz Coffee, Bills Cafe, CVS, Walgreens, UPS Store, Palo Alto Coffee House, and restaurants. - Easy bike ride to Stanford Campus, YMCA, Community Center and Library, California Avenue Farmers market, tons of great restaurants as well as top Palo Alto schools. - Quick drive to downtown Palo Alto (University Avenue), Caltrain, Costco, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, JCC and Hwy 101, and 280 * 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 2600sf living space plus: * Large 2 car attached garage * 400 sf of loft/ storage * Very large formal living room (700sf) with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, large beautiful windows * Large family room with wood burning fireplace, and garden views, open floor plan to kitchen * primary bedroom suite with walk in closet, large bathroom with jacuzzi tub, and separate shower, two additional large bedrooms with gorgeous views of the beautiful back yard. * Beautiful wood floors throughout * Open gourmet kitchen with island and breakfast counter. All beautiful stainless appliances * Washer & dryer * Lush, private, and peaceful garden layout with meditation hut. Fenced back and side yard * New paint inside and out * Relatively new, all stainless steel appliances * Convenient location with easy access to Silicon Valley, very short drive to Facebook, Google, SAP and more. * Gardener is included, utilities are extra. * comprehensive home warranty. * Pets are welcome . * Min. 1-year lease required. Longer lease is even better