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listing_id: ML82065353
status: Active
price: 3498000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2011
sqft_lot: 6914
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1953
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3837 Carlson Ct"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.417216
lng: -122.114615
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "The Dreyfus Group"
list_office: "Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 485-3476"
list_agent_license: 70010094
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-10-22
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 3837 Carlson Ct

3837 Carlson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML82065353 | Status: Active | Price: $3,498,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 2,011 6,914 1953

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, October 24 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Dreyfus Group
Sunday, October 25 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Aya Yan Liang

Remarks

Beautifully reimagined for modern California living, this exceptional Palo Alto home is defined by thoughtful design and an effortless indoor/outdoor connection. Expansive windows and high beamed ceilings fill the interiors with light and create a sense of openness throughout. A comprehensive renovation provided a complete transformation, including a new roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, kitchen, baths, and designer finishes. At the heart of the home, open living and dining spaces are anchored by a striking stone fireplace and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. The beautifully appointed kitchen features custom shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, and premium appliances. The spacious primary suite has a large walk-in closet and an ensuite bath. French doors extend the home's living spaces into the backyard. A built-in outdoor kitchen, linear gas fireplace, and generous patio areas create an inviting setting for dining, relaxing and entertaining. A climate-controlled detached structure, added in 2022, offers exceptional flexibility as a home office, gym, or creative space. Ideally situated near Mitchell Park, Cubberley Community Center, shopping, dining and Caltrain, this home offers sophisticated design and versatility in the heart of Palo Alto.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82065353
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stone, Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tar/Gravel
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1B7

Contact Information

The Dreyfus Group
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 01121795
Phone: (650) 485-3476

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 0.06 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.31 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.36 mi 10
Greendell School public KG 0.50 mi N/A
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 8
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.01 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 6
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.19 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.27 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.39 mi 10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.50 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.59 mi 10
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.66 mi 10
Crittenden Middle School public 6-8 1.67 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.81 mi 9
Theuerkauf Elementary School public K-5 1.87 mi 5
Gabriela Mistral Elementary public K-5 1.90 mi 7
MVWSD Preschool public UG 1.93 mi N/A
Stevenson Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 22, 2026. For the most current information, please contact The Dreyfus Group, (650) 485-3476.