$7,850,000

beds

baths

half baths

4,527

square ft

1661 University Avenue

Palo Alto, California 94301

Closed / MLS #82007039 / Single Family / Palo Alto

Listing information updated 8/31/2025 at 1:44pm

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Custom, Traditional

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

CentralForcedAir, Multi_Zone

Heating System:

Central Forced Air, Radiant Floors

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven Double, Oven Range Gas, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

70 Years

Roof Type:

Shake, Shingle

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Parking Area

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 2 Car(s)

Square Feet:

4,527

Lot Size:

15000 SquareFeet

Acreage:

0.344

Internal Features:

High Ceiling, One Or More Skylights, Video Audio System, Walkin Closet, Security Gate

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

94301

City:

Palo Alto

County:

Santa Clara

Schools

School District(s):

Palo Alto Unified

Elementary School:

Duveneck Elementary

Middle School:

David Starr Jordan Middle_1

High School:

Palo Alto High

Architecture Style:

Custom, Traditional

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

CentralForcedAir, Multi_Zone

Heating System:

Central Forced Air, Radiant Floors

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven Double, Oven Range Gas, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

70 Years

Roof Type:

Shake, Shingle

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Parking Area

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 2 Car(s)

Square Feet:

4,527

Lot Size:

15000 SquareFeet

Acreage:

0.344

Internal Features:

High Ceiling, One Or More Skylights, Video Audio System, Walkin Closet, Security Gate

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

94301

City:

Palo Alto

County:

Santa Clara

School District(s):

Palo Alto Unified

Elementary School:

Duveneck Elementary

Middle School:

David Starr Jordan Middle_1

High School:

Palo Alto High

Listing Agent: Brian Chancellor

Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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