863 Melville Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301
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  863 Melville Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301

Active (2 Days)
$5,098,000 (USD)
4
BED
4
BATH
2,202
SQFT

Description

Set in Palo Alto's coveted Community Center neighborhood, this gorgeous Tudor seamlessly blends timeless charm with an open, light-filled floor plan. A formal entry welcomes you into a lovely living room anchored by a gas fireplace, while the sun-drenched dining room opens to a private, landscaped rear yard. Throughout, hardwood floors and true-divided windows showcase the home's character. The primary bedroom suite offers a private retreat with its own spacious balcony. A studio ADU with a full kitchen and bathroom provides fantastic flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. (Main house: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths; 2,202 sq ft. PLUS studio ADU with a bedroom/flex space and 1 full bath; 271 sq. ft.) Ideally located near the Lucie Stern Center, Rinconada Park, the Junior Museum & Zoo, the Children's Library, and downtown Palo Alto, and served by outstanding public schools (Walter Hays, Greene, and Palo Alto High).

MLS #:
ML82061635
Lot Size
6,148 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1932
Style
Tudor
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 Sep 19 2026 at 10:24 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Inside
Kitchen
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Oven Range - Built-In
  • Hood Over Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Countertop - Quartz
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Heating and Cooling
  • Central Forced Air
  • Other
  • Whole House / Attic Fan
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water - Public, Public Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Energy: Thermostat Controller, Whole House Fan, Other, Skylight
School Information
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
Garage
  • Detached Garage
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,202 sqft
Additional Information: Palo Alto | 650-303-5511
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