WOW! Rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated 1930 Spanish Revival estate on an expansive 12,600 sq ft lot in coveted Crescent Park, Palo Alto. Rich in character and timeless architectural details, this exceptional residence offers over 3,892 sq ft of living space with a flexible six-bedroom floor plan, including generous living areas, a sunlit veranda, and spacious rooms designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. Basement adds another 378 sq ft and garage adds approximately 400 sq ft.
Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic charm, the property features beautifully refreshed interiors, mature gardens, a privacy gate, a detached two-car garage with additional workshop/storage, and abundant outdoor space rarely found in such a central location. Just moments from Stanford University, vibrant downtown Palo Alto, premier shopping and dining, and highly acclaimed Palo Alto schools, this is a rare opportunity to own a landmark residence that combines architectural heritage, exceptional scale, and one of Silicon Valley's most desirable addresses.
Pending
$4,988,800
1560 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6beds
3,892sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$34,237/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1930
0.29 Acres Lot
$5,513,800 Zestimate®
$1,282/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 23 days |
- 2,412 |
- 178 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maggie Ma 02117367 650-709-5588,
Keller Williams Palo Alto 650-331-3133,
Jeff Langham 02084407 831-877-3345,
Monterey Coast Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82053628
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry, Office, Utility Room
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,892
- Total interior livable area: 3,892 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Parking Area, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 5
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00308005
- Zoning: R1929
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
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: $1,282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,576
- Annual tax amount: $2,700
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$5,513,800
$5.18M - $5.90M
$5,311/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Pending sale | $4,988,800$1,282/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82053628 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,988,800$1,282/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053628 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,700 +4.3% | $220,576 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,589 +1.5% | $216,252 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,550 +1.3% | $212,013 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,517 +2.1% | $207,857 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,464 +2.2% | $203,782 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,412 | $201,694 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,412 +3.4% | $197,740 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,332 | $193,863 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,332 +1.8% | $190,063 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,290 +4.3% | $186,337 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,195 +1.6% | $183,539 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,161 | $179,945 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $179,132 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $175,621 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $172,178 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $170,893 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $171,300 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $167,942 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $164,650 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $161,422 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $158,258 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $155,156 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $152,313 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $149,327 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $146,400 |
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Neighborhood: Crescent Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Duveneck Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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