A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Professorville home where storybook charm meets refined design. Set behind a white picket fence on a tree-lined street, this exceptional home blends timeless character with high-end finishes & modern functionality. The spacious living room with fireplace flows seamlessly into a custom designed kitchen, featuring a Viking range with pot filler, butcher block island with prep sink, tile backsplash to the ceiling, farmhouse sink, bay window, generous storage & a large eating area. Designer touches are found throughout, including Colefax & Fowler wallpaper & custom paneling. The primary suite offers 2 walk-in closets & a luxurious bath with dual vanities, jetted tub & steam shower. Additional spaces include a top-floor retreat with skylight & window seat, lower-level suite, office & home theater. The professionally designed yards are inspired by European gardens, featuring lawns, hedging & spa. A finished garage with epoxy floors & side street access allows a short walk to Walter Hays Elementary. Modern amenities are found throughout, including two car chargers, central vacuum & smart home features that enhance comfort & easy living. Served by top schools including Palo Alto High, this home offers a rare blend of charm, design & location.
Sold for $5,565,000
$5,565,000
1427 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4beds
3,030sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$5,563,200 Zestimate®
$1,837/sqft
$5,410 Estimated rent
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Storybook charmFarmhouse sinkColefax and fowler wallpaperLower-level suiteTree-lined streetRefined designLarge eating area
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heng Seroff Group 70010137 650-690-2858,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Janis Ahmadjian-Baer, 00980993
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82046101
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry, Media Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, SplitBath, StallShower, SteamShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, Hookups_Gas, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Video Audio System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,030
- Total interior livable area: 3,030 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Spa features: Other, Cover, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,600 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12008031
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Country English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,837/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,961,147
- Annual tax amount: $60,639
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $5,565,000+1.2%$1,837/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $5,498,000$1,815/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $5,498,000-5.2%$1,815/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,798,000+24%$1,914/sqft |
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| 7/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/13/2022 | Price change | $12,500-10.7%$4/sqft |
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| 6/30/2022 | Listed for rent | $14,000$5/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Sold | $4,675,000-4.6%$1,543/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Contingent | $4,899,999$1,617/sqft |
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| 5/16/2022 | Price change | $4,899,999-9.2%$1,617/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,399,000+1141.1%$1,782/sqft |
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| 5/16/1995 | Sold | $435,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,639 +4.3% | $4,961,147 +2% |
| 2024 | $58,135 +19.3% | $4,863,870 +20.2% |
| 2023 | $48,745 +344.3% | $4,045,000 +377.9% |
| 2022 | $10,970 +2% | $846,331 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,752 +2% | $829,737 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,541 | $821,230 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,541 +3.9% | $805,129 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,146 | $789,343 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,146 +1.8% | $773,867 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,966 +3.8% | $758,694 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,599 | $747,299 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,599 | $732,661 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $729,351 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $715,051 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $701,031 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $695,792 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $697,446 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $683,772 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $670,366 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $657,223 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $644,338 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $631,704 +8.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $580,298 +7.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $537,918 +10.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $484,900 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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