success stories
842 Southampton Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Updated and sold in 2025, this mid-century modern gem featured soaring ceilings and sat on one of the most sought-after streets in Leland Manor, on an expansive 8,000+ sq ft lot. After decades as a rental property, the home was in need of significant attention. To prepare it for a new generation of owners, the sellers invested in a thoughtful interior transformation, which included:
- Replacing old carpet with engineered white oak flooring
- Fresh interior paint throughout
- A new roof and boiler for the radiant-heated floors
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Partial fence replacement for enhanced privacy in the backyard
The result? A successful sale in under a week at 24% above recent neighborhood averages on a price-per-square-foot basis.
Original Sale Estimate
$3,200,000
Project Investment
$170,000
Sale Price
$4,300,000
ROI
6.5x
Mid-Century Modern Reimagined in Leland Manor
A just-completed renovation transformed this mid-century modern gem while thoughtfully preserving its architectural integrity. Positioned in the sought-after Leland Manor neighborhood, the home showcased classic Eichler-inspired design with vaulted, beamed and paneled ceilings and entire walls of glass. The home was thoughtfully updated, from new white oak floors and paint to a new kitchen and baths, plus behind-the-scenes features like a new roof and boiler for the radiant-heated floors. The light-filled living and dining area opened to the private backyard, where an expansive patio and lush lawn create an inviting outdoor retreat. The sleek updated kitchen showcased stylish new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances, with a glass door to the side yard. The primary suite boasted a wall of glass, opening to the backyard, a wall of transom-topped closets, and a luxurious new bath finished in chic, environmentally conscious Fireclay Tile, which is also featured in the second bathroom.
