This updated, traditional home is situated on a large lot conveniently located nearby Duveneck Elementary school, Eleanor Pardee Park, Rinconada Park, the library, downtown Palo Alto, commute routes and many top Silicon Valley employers. Gracefully updated and expanded, the bright, spacious floor plan offers flexibility and modern comforts while retaining period charm. The formal entry leads to a bright living room with wood burning fireplace and parquet hardwood floors. The updated kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, pantry with pull-outs all open to a large dining room. The dining room flows to the back patio via a glass French doorperfect for entertaining. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms including a second floor primary with walk-in closet and office alcove are more than sufficient for the modern lifestyle. A huge, sunlit back garden awaits your finishing touches. Freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, new light fixtures, new roof, fresh paint, recessed lighting and two car attached garage complete this move-in condition home. Remodel, expand or build new on this wide, well located lot. Top rated Palo Alto schools.
Sold for $5,000,000
$5,000,000
1581 Dana Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
5beds
2,203sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
7,200 Square Feet Lot
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$2,270/sqft
$7,876 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Omar M. Kinaan 01723115 650-776-2828,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty 650-847-1141
Bought with:
Janki Patel, 01878727
Y Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82043201
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Built In Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,203
- Total interior livable area: 2,203 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 00324018
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
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: $2,270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,132
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $5,000,000+25%$2,270/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $3,999,888$1,816/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,999,888$1,816/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $240,132 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,878 +4.3% | $235,424 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,760 +1.5% | $230,809 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,718 +1.3% | $226,284 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,683 +2.1% | $221,848 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,628 +2.2% | $217,499 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,572 | $215,269 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,572 +3.5% | $211,049 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,485 | $206,911 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,485 +1.8% | $202,855 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,441 +4.3% | $198,878 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,340 -20.5% | $195,892 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,942 | $192,056 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $191,189 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $187,442 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $183,767 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $182,395 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $182,830 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $179,246 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $175,732 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $172,287 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $168,910 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $165,599 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $162,565 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $159,379 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $156,255 |
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Neighborhood: Duveneck - St. Francis
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Duveneck Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: DuveneckElementary
- 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.
