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1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale Price: $731,250
Jun 6, 2025810 sqft2 beds1 baths
Listed by: Frank Perkins
License #: 01396369
Phone #: 510-621-6637
Perkins Real Estate Inc.
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MLS #: 41100472

Property Description

Discover exceptional potential at 1285 Cypress St! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers 810 sq ft of living space on a spacious 6,347 sq ft lot. Ideal for investors and contractors, the property requires complete rehabilitation and will not qualify for conventional financing. Positioned uniquely at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with no neighbors on one side, this property backs directly to beautiful bay front open space. Just steps away, enjoy scenic walks on the bay front trail, and take advantage of nearby Martin Luther King Park and the East Palo Alto Charter School within easy walking distance. Original hardwood floors add charm and character, awaiting transformation into your dream home or investment. The expansive lot offers plenty of room to expand or add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), maximizing future value and functionality. Seize this incredible opportunity to create something extraordinary!
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TurboHome Fair Market Estimate

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TurboHome Savings

$10,809

TurboHome Estimated Value

$734,800

$907 sqft

High Valuation
$771,540
$953/sqft
Normal Valuation
$734,800
$907/sqft
Low Valuation
$698,060
$862/sqft

3rd Party Estimates

Source$/sqftValuation
HouseCanary$907/sqft$734,800

Neighborhood: GARDENS

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Comparative Value

$731K

$749K

$800K

$820K

$975K

$975K

1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale Price: $731,250

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1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

List Price: $749,000

Subject Property

128 Aster Way, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale Price: $800,000

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2262 Capitol Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale Price: $820,000

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2189 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale Price: $975,000

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1871 Woodland Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale Price: $975,000

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Subject Property

SUBJECT
1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

List: $749,000

Listed: 6/6/2025

Area:810 sqft
Price/sqft:$925
Beds:2
Baths:1
Year Built:
Lot Size:6,347

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1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

1285 Cypress St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale: $731,250

7/1/20250.00 mi

Area:810 sqft
Price/sqft:$903
Beds:2
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:23.1%
2189 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

2189 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale: $975,000

5/19/20251.24 mi

Area:820 sqft
Price/sqft:$1,189
Beds:2
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:20.0%
1871 Woodland Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

1871 Woodland Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale: $975,000

7/21/20250.88 mi

Area:950 sqft
Price/sqft:$1,026
Beds:2
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:19.2%
2262 Capitol Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

2262 Capitol Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale: $820,000

4/10/20250.74 mi

Area:900 sqft
Price/sqft:$911
Beds:2
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:19.1%
128 Aster Way, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

128 Aster Way, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Sale: $800,000

1/6/20250.82 mi

Area:890 sqft
Price/sqft:$899
Beds:2
Baths:1
Year Built:
Weight:18.6%

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