Experience European elegance on one of Palo Alto's most premier streets. The home was meticulously remodeled in 2009 by DeMattei Construction. Preserving its original charm, circa 1927, it has features like richly hued hardwood floors, towering arched windows, and 7 fireplaces. The 3-level main home, with elevator, has 4-en suite bedrooms one which is being used as an office. The primary suite has a gym, sauna, and separate washer/dryer. The kitchen has a French La Cornue range. There is a separate 1-bedroom guest house with full kitchen. There is a handsomely appointed library with bookcases and a secret door into the dining room. The lower level has 3 temperature controlled wine closets, plus a recreation room with bar. The outdoor space is wonderful for entertaining with a stunning pool inspired by Hearst Castle with hand set Morano tiles, vast antiqued limestone terrace, and professionally landscaped gardens on more than one-half acre. With its prime Crescent Park location, minutes to shops on University Ave, as well as acclaimed Palo Alto schools, this property offers the perfect blend of old-world elegance and luxurious modern comfort.
Sold for $13,800,000 on 11/22/24
$13,800,000
51 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4beds
6,374sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1927
0.54 Acres Lot
$13,458,300 Zestimate®
$2,165/sqft
$5,014 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 22, 2024 at 02:50am
Listed by:
Brent & Mary Gullixson 70001879 650-888-0860,
Compass
Bought with:
Zack Zhang, 01970276
Maxreal
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81965894

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, PrimaryTubwJets, Sauna, ShoweroverTub1, Stone, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom, Other
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Upper Floor
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Video Audio System, Wet Bar, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,374
- Total interior livable area: 6,374 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Pool features: Heated, Solar Heat, In Ground
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Perimeter,Gate
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: PoolHouse
- Parcel number: 00309035
- Zoning: R1929
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile, Clay
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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Estimated market value
$13,458,300