1661 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301
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  1661 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301

Active (3 Days)
$8,750,000
4
BED
6
BATH
4,527
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
ML82007039
Lot Size
0.34 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1955
Style
Custom, Traditional
Views
Neighborhood
School District
481
County
Santa Clara County

Listed By

Brian Chancellor, DRE #01174998, Palo Alto Office, Contact: 650-303-5511
Source
MLSlistings Inc.
Last checked May 18 2025 at 12:57 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Dryer
  • Inside
  • Washer
  • Washer / Dryer
Kitchen
  • Countertop - Stone
  • Dishwasher
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Hood Over Range
  • Island With Sink
  • Oven - Double
  • Oven Range - Gas
  • Pantry
  • Skylight
  • Wine Refrigerator
Lot Information
  • Grade - Level
Property Features
  • Back Yard
  • Balcony / Patio
  • Bbq Area
  • Courtyard
  • Deck
  • Fenced
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Outside
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Other
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Central Forced Air
  • Radiant Floors
  • Central Ac
  • Multi-Zone
Pool Information
  • Cabana / Dressing Room
  • Pool - Cover
  • Pool - Heated
  • Pool - In Ground
  • Pool / Spa Combo
  • Spa - Cover
  • Spa - In Ground
  • Spa / Hot Tub
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Hardwood
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shake
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Water - Public
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Energy: Double Pane Windows, Solar Heating - Pool
School Information
  • Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
Garage
  • Attached Garage
  • Electric Car Hookup
  • Electric Gate
  • Enclosed
  • Parking Area
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 4,527 sqft
Additional Information: Palo Alto | 650-303-5511
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