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$8,750,000
51 Days On Site

1661 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
6
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
4,527
SqFt
$1,933
/SqFt
1955
Built
County:
Santa Clara
Listed by Brian Chancellor of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno [email protected]
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$8,750,000
Days On Site 
51 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,527 sqft
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.3444 Acres
Year Built 
1955
MLS® Number 
ML82007039
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Other
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
5 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.3444
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedElectric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Style 
CustomTraditional
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R1929
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenDishwasherRange HoodVented Exhaust FanDryerWasher
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomOutsideWood Burning
Flooring 
CarpetConcreteWood
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Breakfast BarWalk-In Closet(s)
Spa 
Yes
Window Features 
Skylight(s)
Bathroom 
Great Room 
Kitchen 
Features - Stone Counters
Laundry 
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
Retreat 
Utility Room 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Lot Features 
Level
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Pool Features 
HeatedIn GroundPool Cover
Roof 
ShingleShake
Spa 
Yes
Spa Features 
HeatedIn Ground
View 
Neighborhood
Waterview 
Neighborhood
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
699 - Not Defined
School District 
Palo Alto Unified
Schools
School District
Palo Alto Unified
Elementary School
Other
Middle School
Other
High School
Palo Alto


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