1661 University Avenue, PALO ALTO, CA 94301
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1661 University Avenue,PALO ALTO, CA 94301
$8,395,000
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,527 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Upcoming open houses
- Sun, Aug 1702:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Listed by:brian chancellor650-303-5511
Office:christie's international real estate sereno
MLS#:82007039
Source:CAREIL
Price summary
- Price:$8,395,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,854.43
About this home
Nestled on a gorgeous and private lot in one of Palo Altos most coveted neighborhoods, this house offers timeless sophistication, exceptional design, and resort-like living. A spectacular great room boasts beamed & vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, 10 skylights, a striking metal fireplace surround, and a Chefs kitchen. Formal rooms include an open entry, an elegant dining room, and a living room with coved ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookcases. The primary bedroom suite has vaulted high ceilings, double doors to the central courtyard with fire pit, and custom metal barn doors to the beautiful spa-like bathroom and grand walk-in closet. The first floor also holds a second en suite bedroom and an elegant half bath. The second floor boasts two carpeted bedrooms and two bathrooms; one bedroom is en suite with two walk-in closets . The large professionally landscaped lot offers multiple spaces for outdoor entertainment and activities such as a custom regulation-size bocce court, a pool and hot tub with waterfall and a wonderful Ipe lounging deck, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining in the incredible pavilion that includes a fireplace, radiant heat, TV and half bath. Additional features include a mudroom, a laundry room, and an oversized 2-car attached garage.
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Home facts
- Year built:1955
- Listing Id #:82007039
- Added:92 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 16, 2025 at 04:41 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:2
- Living area:4,527 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Multi-Zone
- Heating:Central Forced Air, Radiant Floors
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shake, Shingle
- Year built:1955
- Building area:4,527 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.34 Acres
Schools
- High school:Palo Alto High
- Middle school:Frank S. Greene Middle
- Elementary school:Duveneck Elementary
Utilities
- Water:City/Public
- Sewer:Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$8,395,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,854.43
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