Expanded Mid-Century Modern Garden Retreat
Capture the life you’ve imagined: Education, Opportunity & Tranquility
683 Georgia Avenue, Palo Alto
A rare opportunity in the coveted Green Acres neighborhood of Palo Alto, this home offers a gateway to world-class education, innovation, and quality of life. Showcasing classic mid-century modern aesthetics, this home retains its original character alongside numerous updates and a generous expansion that includes a spacious upstairs primary suite. The flexible floor plan also offers four main-level bedrooms, two with en suite baths and two that share a bath. Philippine mahogany walls, expansive panes of glass, and paneled vaulted ceilings recall the home’s circa 1952 heritage. Skylights throughout, an updated kitchen, and a bedroom customized for crafting studio or office needs are among the thoughtful improvements that enhance modern livability. The surrounding gardens are a true highlight, filled with rose bushes, exotic plantings, citrus trees, wisteria, and raised beds, all anchored by a spacious deck. Located just one-third of a mile from Juana Briones Elementary, Fletcher Middle, and Gunn High School, this home combines timeless style with an exceptional location.
Offered at $4,195,000
Summary of the Home
- Expanded mid-century modern home in desirable Green Acres
- 5 bedrooms and 4 baths on two levels
- Approximately 2,416 square feet of living space
- Central living room with paneled cathedral ceiling with skylight and serpentine track lighting; a wraparound wall of Philippine mahogany has integrated library shelves and a fireplace outlined in tile
- Second lounge area plus formal dining room, each with sliding glass door to the rear gardens
- Updated skylit kitchen features maple cabinetry and flooring, tiled counters, a built-in casual dining table flanked by French doors, and a vented pantry closet
- Appliances include a Café induction cooktop and refrigerator, GE microwave and oven, and Bosch dishwasher
- Two main-level bedrooms, one with a sliding glass door to the rear yard and one with extensive built-ins, are served by a bath with a tub and an overhead shower
- Main-level bedroom suite with tiled shower
- Additional bedroom suite (converted from part of garage) with Murphy bed, fold-out table and ironing board, walk-in closet, and en suite bath with tub and overhead shower
- Upstairs primary suite with fireplace, skylight, private balcony, two walk-in closets, and dual-entry bath with skylit tub, separate vanities, and shower
- Attached 1-car garage parking (second bay converted to bedroom suite)
- Beautiful front and rear gardens include numerous rose bushes, exotic plants, citrus trees, wisteria, raised beds, and a large deck with built-in bench seating
- Lot size of approximately 8,050 square feet
- Very close to acclaimed Palo Alto schools: Juana Briones Elementary, Fletcher Middle, Gunn High (buyer to confirm)