Contemporary home in Old Palo Alto just one mile from downtown University Ave. Architecture by Mary Mayden with exceptional attention to detail on two levels, all with abundant natural light. Wood floors on both levels with heated tile floors in the great room. A front curved courtyard extends the living/media room outdoors to a koi pond and bamboo garden. The kitchen is sleek and modern with island counter seating and separate wine bar. Glass doors open to the wraparound private rear gardens. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms, including the primary suite, radiate from a central loft lined with extensive library storage and perfect for office space. A detached 2-car garage with EV charging offers optional living space opening to the rear terrace via French door. Excellent Palo Alto schools.
Sold for $4,400,000
$4,400,000
129 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4beds
2,641sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1984
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$4,366,600 Zestimate®
$1,666/sqft
$7,830 Estimated rent
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$4,366,600
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Bamboo gardenKoi pondFront curved courtyardIsland counter seatingAbundant natural lightPerfect for office spaceSeparate wine bar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Annie Watson 01964881 650-380-9898,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-325-6161
Bought with:
Rita Intardonato, 02128281
Parc Agency Corporation
Keri Nicholas, 01198898
Parc Agency Corporation
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82036778
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, PrimarySunkenTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, ExhaustFan, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Built In Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,641
- Total interior livable area: 2,641 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 12417086
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,666/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,138,711
- Annual tax amount: $50,675
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $4,400,000+10.3%$1,666/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Pending sale | $3,988,000$1,510/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,988,000+2.3%$1,510/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $3,900,000-6%$1,477/sqft |
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| 9/29/2021 | Price change | $4,150,000-5.7%$1,571/sqft |
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| 9/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $4,399,000+3.5%$1,666/sqft |
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| 11/23/2019 | Listing removed | $8,800$3/sqft |
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| 11/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $8,800$3/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Listing removed | $4,249,000$1,609/sqft |
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| 10/8/2019 | Price change | $4,249,000-4%$1,609/sqft |
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| 9/19/2019 | Price change | $4,425,000-2.7%$1,676/sqft |
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| 7/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $4,550,000+10.2%$1,723/sqft |
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| 3/22/2017 | Listing removed | $8,800$3/sqft |
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| 3/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $8,800$3/sqft |
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| 6/11/2015 | Sold | $4,130,000+3.4%$1,564/sqft |
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| 5/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000+82%$1,513/sqft |
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| 8/10/2012 | Sold | $2,194,7500%$831/sqft |
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| 7/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+72.2%$831/sqft |
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| 4/3/1998 | Sold | $1,275,000$483/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,675 +4.3% | $4,138,711 +2% |
| 2024 | $48,585 +1.5% | $4,057,560 +2% |
| 2023 | $47,872 +1% | $3,978,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $47,406 -14.7% | $3,900,000 -15% |
| 2021 | $55,546 +2.1% | $4,585,633 +1% |
| 2020 | $54,383 | $4,538,614 +2% |
| 2019 | $54,383 +4% | $4,449,622 +2% |
| 2018 | $52,292 | $4,362,376 +2% |
| 2017 | $52,292 +1.8% | $4,276,841 +2% |
| 2016 | $51,377 +87.6% | $4,192,982 +86.4% |
| 2015 | $27,384 +2% | $2,249,019 +2% |
| 2014 | $26,838 | $2,204,965 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,195,000 +34.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,630,385 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,598,417 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,586,472 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,590,242 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,559,062 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,528,493 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,498,524 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,469,142 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,440,336 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,413,938 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,386,215 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,359,035 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- 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.
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