1677 Mariposa AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Property Description

Big Lot Energy, Cozy Cottage Soul! On the serene streets of Palo Alto's treasured Southgate neighborhood lies one of its last undiscovered gems: a 13,000 sq ft lot with a warm, inviting home and extraordinary potential. Lush gardens feature a fountain, covered pergola, shed, and a spacious secondary structure with rustic beam track lighting, AC, and skylights -- ideal as studio, office, or guest retreat. Development potential reaches up to 8,330 sq ft. The home radiates period charm: plaster walls, stepped ceilings with original molding, a wood-burning fireplace, refinished oak and fir hardwood floors, and graceful arched doorways. The living room offers an elegant vista onto a tranquil street. The generous dining room drinks in natural light. The kitchen features a Bosch dishwasher, LG refrigerator, and Kenmore Elite five-burner range, with dual pantry closets for flexible storage. A cozy office overlooks the expansive yard. The semi-finished basement provides Bosch laundry, mechanicals, and abundant storage. Both bedrooms are sun-filled; one includes a walk-in closet. The full bath offers a soaking tub, shower, and heated floors. Minutes from exceptional shopping, dining, Stanford University, and Silicon Valley's leading employers. Top-rated Palo Alto schools.