ELEGANTLY REMODELED BUNGALOW IN PROFESSORVILLE

$3,980,000
690 Lincoln Avenue, Palo Alto
Presented by
Xin Jiang

Property Details


Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2.5

Main house size

1,913

Lot size

5,625

Neighborhood

Professorville

CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING
MULTIPLE GARDEN RETREATS  

RESIDENCE
  • Romantic storybook character and an esteemed Professorville address define this Spanish Revival residence, built in 1936 and thoughtfully modernized to optimize every square inch
  • Gated gardens form secluded, idyllic retreats all around the home, offering professional landscape design complemented by drip irrigation, mature palms, and sophisticated exterior lighting
  • Vine-covered walls, low-pitched roofs of clay tile, hardwood floors, original fixtures, and three fountains contribute to the home’s distinctive charm
  • Entertaining spaces include a living room with high ceilings, bookcases, and a stately central fireplace and a formal dining room illuminated by windows on three sides
  • Topped by a skylight, the remodeled kitchen displays updated cabinetry, granite countertops, dual ovens, and a Wolf® gas range
  • A breakfast area and paneled family room with French doors adjoin the kitchen, offering sun-lit spaces for day-to-day functionality  
  • All bedrooms are comfortably appointed, and the primary retreat is fitted with insulated windows, a bookcase, and double hanging doors that reveal a windowed closet and bathroom with dual vanities and rain shower
  • The converted detached garage is fully wired for connectivity, excellent for a studio or home office and replete with skylights, storage, and radiant floor heating
  • Additional highlights include a mudroom with front-loading laundry appliances and a hall bath with rain shower and separate tub 
 
COMMUNITY
  • Exclusive yet extremely central, this setting is much desired for its ease of access to Stanford University and the popular shopping and dining venues of Downtown Palo Alto and Town & Country Village
  • Stroll to tennis, swimming, and playgrounds at Rinconada Park, beautiful Gamble Garden, and cultural amenities like the Art Center, Children’s Theatre, and Junior Museum & Zoo
  • Across the street from Addison Elementary while only blocks away from exceptional schools like Greene Middle and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify)  


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Home to Stanford University, Palo Alto represents one of the most distinguished addresses in Silicon Valley—where tree-lined streets and timeless neighborhoods meet the forefront of global innovation. A city of approximately 66,000 residents, its name traces back to a historic redwood along San Francisquito Creek, a subtle reminder of its enduring connection to the natural landscape.
An exceptional quality of life defines Palo Alto, shaped by intentional land preservation and access to open space. Nearly one-third of the city’s 25 square miles is dedicated to parks and natural areas, including the resident-exclusive Foothills Park—a 1,400-acre sanctuary offering panoramic vistas, hiking trails, and a sense of quiet seclusion rarely found in such a central location. More than 30 neighborhood parks further enhance the city’s livability.
Palo Alto’s retail and dining scene is both refined and vibrant. University Avenue and California Avenue serve as dynamic social corridors, lined with acclaimed restaurants, cafés, and boutique shopping. Nearby, Stanford Shopping Center delivers a premier open-air retail experience, featuring luxury brands in an elegant garden setting.
The presence of Stanford University brings a continuous exchange of ideas, culture, and intellectual capital—through lectures, performances, and public programming that enrich daily life. This academic influence is reflected in the city itself, where approximately 80% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, creating one of the most educated communities in the country.
Palo Alto’s legacy as an innovation hub is unmatched. It is the birthplace or early home of transformative companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Tesla, and sits at the center of an ecosystem that launched industry leaders including Meta, Pinterest, and PayPal.
This rare convergence of natural beauty, academic excellence, and entrepreneurial influence positions Palo Alto among the most coveted residential markets in the United States. With median household incomes near $220,000 and home values frequently exceeding $3.5 million, the 94301 ZIP code consistently ranks among the nation’s most exclusive and valuable enclaves.

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