Palo Alto, CA 94301,1661 University Avenue
Listed by Brian Chancellor • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Bought with Suzanne Yost • Compass
$7,850,000
Est. payment /mo
Est.Price: ?

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4 Beds
6 Baths
4,527 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 08/29/2025

Key Details

Sold Price $7,850,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,527 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,734

MLS Listing ID ML82007039

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1955

Lot Size 0.344 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property 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.

Location

State CA

County Santa Clara

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Radiant

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Concrete, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Other

Laundry Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Solar Heat

Building

Lot Description Level

Story 2

Water Public

Schools

School District Palo Alto Unified, Palo Alto Unified

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