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$10,731,100

159 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

3beds

2baths

1,647sqft

SingleFamily

Built in 1925

0.34 Acres Lot

$10,731,100 Zestimate^®

$6,516/sqft

$7,970 Estimated rent

Home value

$10,731,100

$8.91M - $12.98M

$7,970/mo

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What's special

The rae opportunity is finally here to purchase one of Palo Alto's few remaining 15,000 sq ft lots. Located in the coveted " Old Palo Alto" neighborhood, this 100' x 150' property offers the potential to build your private dream home with admission to the nation's top public schools and walking distance to University Ave. Have your builder and movers ready!<br/><br/>Brokered And Advertised By: Lehr Real Estate<br/>Listing Agent: Alexander Lehr

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Heating

Other

Features

Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,647 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage - Attached

Features

Has spa: Yes

Lot

Size: 0.34 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 12415026

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily

Materials

wood frame

Condition

Year built: 1925

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Palo Alto

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $6,516/sqft
Tax assessed value: $9,788,721

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/15/2011	Sold	$2,900,000+16%$1,761/sqft
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5/22/2011	Listed for sale	$2,500,000+61.3%$1,518/sqft
Source: Lehr Real Estate #81122790 Report a problem
10/23/2002	Sold	$1,550,000$941/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$9,788,721 +2%
2025	$116,330 +4.3%	$9,596,786 +2%
2024	$111,505 +1.5%	$9,408,614 +2%
2023	$109,878 +1.1%	$9,224,132 +2%
2022	$108,635 +2%	$9,043,267 +2%
2021	$106,500 +2.2%	$8,865,949 +1%
2020	$104,253	$8,775,041 +2%
2019	$104,253 +4%	$8,602,983 +2%
2018	$100,230	$8,434,298 -6.4%
2017	$100,230 -6.5%	$9,008,293 +2%
2016	$107,200 +82.3%	$8,831,661 +79.7%
2015	$58,806 +1.8%	$4,914,447 +2%
2014	$57,754	$4,818,181 +57.6%
2013	--	$3,057,260 +3.4%
2012	--	$2,958,000 +94.5%
2011	--	$1,521,000 -6%
2010	--	$1,618,000 -7.2%
2009	--	$1,743,271 +2%
2008	--	$1,709,091 +2%
2007	--	$1,675,580 +2%
2006	--	$1,642,726 +2%
2005	--	$1,610,516 +2%
2004	--	$1,578,938 +5%
2003	--	$1,503,500 +1870.8%
2002	--	$76,290 +2%
2001	--	$74,795