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  • Price cut: $355K (7/12)
    $8,395,000

    1661 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    4beds
    4,527sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence,
    Built in 1955
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $8,033,700 Zestimate®
    $1,854/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Metal fireplace surroundCustom regulation-size bocce courtSpa-like bathroomWalls of windowsBuilt-in bookcasesGorgeous and private lotProfessionally landscaped lot
    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 updated: July 27, 2025 at 08:21pm

    Listed by:

    Brian Chancellor 01174998 650-303-5511,

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82007039MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement, Great Room, Laundry, Utility Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, PrimaryBedroom2plus
    Bathroom
    • Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, OutsideAccess, ShowerandTub, StallShower, SteamShower, Tub, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub, OversizedTub
    Dining room
    • Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertop_Stone, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink, Pantry, Skylights
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air, Radiant Floor
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Double Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Video Audio System, Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
    • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other, Outside, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,527
    • Total interior livable area: 4,527 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Electric Gate, Enclosed, Parking Area
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Gazebo, Courtyard, Fire Pit
    • Pool features: Cabana Dressing Room, Pool Cover, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
    • Spa features: Other, Cover, Pool/SpaCombo, Spa/HotTub
    • Fencing: Gate
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Cabana, Other
    • Parcel number: 00309022
    • Zoning: R1929
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Custom,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shake, Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,854/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $5,009,144
    • Annual tax amount: $59,760
    • Date on market: 5/15/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
    • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
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