This beautifully renovated 1 bed / 1 bath residence — approximately 550 sq ft — offers an efficient, light-filled layout with modern finishes in the highly desirable Downtown North neighborhood of Palo Alto. Located on the ground floor of a listed historic 1936 Art Deco Streamline Moderne building by A. A. Smith, the property showcases distinctive architectural elements including porthole windows, pipe railings, and curved design details, thoughtfully preserved through quality renovation.

The interior features an open-concept living space with wide-plank hard flooring throughout. The updated kitchen is appointed with white quartz countertops, shaker-style cabinetry with matte-black hardware, a deep undermount sink with a contemporary pull-down faucet. Appliances include a small gas range and a retro two-door refrigerator. Flush mount LED lighting provides clean, even illumination. The bathroom is finished with modern tilework and upgraded fixtures. Large windows and French-style doors bring in natural light and open directly to a private patio, creating an ideal extension of the living space for outdoor dining or relaxation.

Additional conveniences include in-unit washer/dryer, whole-unit air conditioning, and rear on-site parking.

Set in coveted Downtown North, the home is moments from University Avenue’s shops, restaurants, and cafés, with easy access to Palo Alto Caltrain, Stanford University and the Stanford Shopping Center, nearby parks and green spaces, and convenient routes to US-101 and I-280.

Access to award-winning Palo Alto public schools. Addison Elementary School K-5; Greene Middle School 6-8; and Palo Alto High School 9-12. Tenant to verify eligibility.

12-month lease minimum required. Tenant pays a reasonable utility reimbursement fee for gas, electricity, water, and garbage, in addition to the advertised rent.

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