Downtown living at its best, this contemporary 3bd/2.5ba single-family home is located 2 blocks from University Ave. The house welcomes you by its covered porch & opens to 10 ft ceilings & oak hardwood floors. Spaces filled w/ natural light through the dual pane, transom windows & glass doors. Open-concept floor plan offers LR w/ gas fireplace, dining area, a modern great room kitchen ensemble opening out to a private gardens & patio. Upper level offers primary suite w/ motorized shades & covered balcony, 2nd bed plus a large bonus area offering flexibility - convert to 3rd & home office or use it as children's play area or a rec/media room. Features incl. LED recessed lighting, chef's kitchen w/ large island, indoor laundry room, detached 2-car garage w/ alley access. Enjoy free access to an adjoining private garden w a fountain. Located near restaurants, shopping, Johnston Park, Stanford, and CalTrain station, close to major tech companies & freeways.Excellent Palo Alto schools