For sale

$7,250,000

2275 Amherst St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

7beds

3,355sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1893

0.45 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$2,161/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wolf rangeCustom cabinetryWhite oak floorsSoaring ceilingsPond with fountainPaver drivewayQuartz countertops

Rare opportunity to own a Grand Victorian Estate on nearly one-half acre. This extraordinary property showcases soaring ceilings, light-filled rooms with expansive windows, white oak floors and a wraparound porch overlooking park-like grounds. The beautifully updated kitchen features Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry. Main residence: 3,355 sq ft with 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, including lower-level apartment with private entranceideal for guests, au pair, or rental income. Additional space: 628 sq ft finished attic/recreation room, expansive basement with wine storage, detached 3-car garage: 688 sq ft. Spectacular grounds feature lush landscaping, paver driveway, pond with fountain, and firepit seating area. Prime College Terrace location near Stanford University, California Avenue dining/shopping, parks, and acclaimed Palo Alto schools. Exceptional blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Plans for a walk-out basement available.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Basement

Bedroom

Features: GroundFloorBedroom

Bathroom

Features: UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor

Dining room

Features: FormalDiningRoom

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Kitchen

Features: Island

Heating

Central Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Features

High Ceilings
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,355
Total interior livable area: 3,355 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 4
Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Fire Pit
Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard

Lot

Size: 0.45 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 13707021
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1893

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: $2,161/sqft
Tax assessed value: $5,528,503
Annual tax amount: $67,373
Date on market: 5/18/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$8,408/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/18/2026	Listed for sale	$7,250,000+57.6%$2,161/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82047158 Report a problem
3/9/2015	Sold	$4,600,000+2.5%$1,371/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/6/2015	Pending sale	$4,488,000$1,338/sqft
Source: Deleon Realty #81447576 Report a problem
1/21/2015	Listed for sale	$4,488,000+70.5%$1,338/sqft
Source: Deleon Realty #81447576 Report a problem
7/17/2012	Sold	$2,632,250-12.1%$785/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/6/2012	Price change	$2,995,000-9.1%$893/sqft
Source: Sereno Group #81215309 Report a problem
4/26/2012	Listed for sale	$3,295,000$982/sqft
Source: Sereno Group #81215309 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$67,373 +4.3%	$5,528,503 +2%
2024	$64,586 +1.5%	$5,420,102 +2%
2023	$63,641 +1.2%	$5,313,826 +2%
2022	$62,914 +2%	$5,209,635 +2%
2021	$61,676 +2.1%	$5,107,486 +1%
2020	$60,381	$5,055,116 +2%
2019	$60,381 +4%	$4,955,997 +2%
2018	$58,055	$4,858,822 +2%
2017	$58,055 +1.8%	$4,763,552 +2%
2016	$57,038 +72.4%	$4,670,150 +70.9%
2015	$33,078 +3.2%	$2,731,965 +3.3%
2014	$32,038	$2,644,451 +0.5%
2013	--	$2,632,500 +986.9%
2012	--	$242,211 +2%
2011	--	$237,462 +0.8%
2010	--	$235,688 -0.2%
2009	--	$236,249 +2%
2008	--	$231,618 +2%
2007	--	$227,078 +2%
2006	--	$222,626 +2%
2005	--	$218,262 +2%
2004	--	$213,983 +1.9%
2003	--	$210,062 +2%
2002	--	$205,944 +2%
2001	--	$201,907

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: College Terrace

Getting around

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

35 / 100

Some Transit

69 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

10/10
Escondido Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: EscondidoElementary
Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
High: PaloAltoHigh
District: PaloAltoUnified

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