For sale

$4,488,000

788 Ames Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

5beds

2,949sqft

$30,465/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1960

8,083 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$1,522/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bright and inviting, this classic home showcases all the hallmarks of midcentury modern design, enhanced by a thoughtfully designed second-story addition. Spanning nearly 3,000 square feet, the light-filled floorplan offers expansive living and family rooms, a well-appointed kitchen, a dining room, three cozy fireplaces, and numerous glass doors that create effortless indoor/outdoor living. Five comfortable bedrooms include two luxurious primary suites, one of which occupies the entire second floor for exceptional privacy. The peaceful backyard is a true retreat with generous patio space, a hot tub, and lush mature landscaping that creates a private, tranquil setting. Just minutes from Midtown Shopping Center, numerous parks, and Highway 101, this home also enjoys access to acclaimed Palo Verde Elementary, JLS Middle, and Gunn High (buyer to verify eligibility).

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Office

Bedroom

Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, PrimaryBedroom2plus

Bathroom

Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, Other, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, Tile, HalfonGroundFloor

Dining room

Features: BreakfastNook, DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Kitchen

Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, Island, Other, Pantry

Heating

Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Radiant

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Other

Appliances

Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Other, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: Inside

Features

One Or More Skylights, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
Number of fireplaces: 3
Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Insert, Living Room, Other Location, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,949
Total interior livable area: 2,949 sqft

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Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, On Street
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
Spa features: Other, Cover, Spa/HotTub
Fencing: Perimeter,Gate,Mixed Height Type,Wood

Lot

Size: 8,083 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 12748029
Zoning: R1B7
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Eichler,Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Slab, Wood Frame
Roof: Flat

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1960

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: $1,522/sqft
Tax assessed value: $382,813
Date on market: 8/12/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/12/2026	Listed for sale	$4,488,000$1,522/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$382,813 +2%
2025	$4,559 +4.3%	$375,307 +2%
2024	$4,370 +1.5%	$367,949 +2%
2023	$4,305 +1.2%	$360,735 +2%
2022	$4,252 +2.1%	$353,663 +2%
2021	$4,166 +2.2%	$346,730 +1%
2020	$4,077	$343,176 +2%
2019	$4,077 +3.7%	$336,448 +2%
2018	$3,933	$329,852 +2%
2017	$3,933 +1.8%	$323,385 +2%
2016	$3,863 +4.1%	$317,045 +1.5%
2015	$3,712 +1.6%	$312,283 +2%
2014	$3,654	$306,167 +0.5%
2013	--	$304,784 +2%
2012	--	$298,809 +2%
2011	--	$292,951 +0.8%
2010	--	$290,763 -0.2%
2009	--	$291,455 +2%
2008	--	$285,741 +2%
2007	--	$280,140 +2%
2006	--	$274,648 +2%
2005	--	$269,263 +2%
2004	--	$263,985 +1.9%
2003	--	$259,148 +2%
2002	--	$254,068 +2%
2001	--	$249,087

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Palo Verde

Getting around

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

26 / 100

Some Transit

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Palo Verde Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
10/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
10/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: PaloVerdeElementary_1
Middle: JaneLathropStanfordMiddle
High: HenryMGunnHigh
District: PaloAltoUnified

Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.