Completely remodeled in 2021, this exceptional modern Mediterranean reflects a masterful collaboration between sought-after architect Danielle Wyss, renowned Plemons Construction, and award-winning BoxLeaf Design Landscape Architecture. Showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, the home features an open, light-filled floor plan wit refined finishes throughout. The living, dining, and great rooms flow seamlessly, opening to serene, resort-inspired grounds. Outdoor living is elevated by a beautiful pool, outdoor kitchen, and covered loggia with integrated space heaters and media center, ideal for entertaining year round. Inside, the gourmet chefs kitchen centers around a striking single-slab oversized island with breakfast bar, high-end appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Additional conveniences include a mudroom with custom built-ins, a well-appointed laundry room, and a two-car attached garage with built-ins and a TV, ideal for a home gym. A private home theatre offers versatility as a potential 6th bedroom. A sculptural staircase illuminated by dramatic skylights leads to 5 generously sized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with private balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with vaulted ceilings.
Sold for $11,550,147
$11,550,147
161 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
4,529sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$11,460,100 Zestimate®
$2,550/sqft
$16,603 Estimated rent
Home value
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Beautiful poolRefined finishes throughoutPrivate home theatreSerene resort-inspired groundsDual walk-in closetsOpen light-filled floor planOutdoor kitchen
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Listed by:
Brian Chancellor 01174998 650-303-5511,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-323-1900
Bought with:
David Kelsey, 01242399
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82035474
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Media Room, Office
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, StallShower, Tub, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island, IslandwithSink, Pantry, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Floor, Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,529
- Total interior livable area: 4,529 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: Pool Cover, Heated, In Ground, Pool Sweep
- Fencing: Mixed Height Type
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Sheds
- Parcel number: 12417091
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,550/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,975,034
- Annual tax amount: $108,860
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $11,550,147+7%$2,550/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Pending sale | $10,798,000$2,384/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $10,798,000+69.4%$2,384/sqft |
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| 5/5/2017 | Sold | $6,375,000-1.9%$1,408/sqft |
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| 3/7/2017 | Pending sale | $6,500,000$1,435/sqft |
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| 2/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000+481.4%$1,435/sqft |
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| 10/20/2014 | Listing removed | $15,000$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2014 | Listed for rent | $15,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/12/1995 | Sold | $1,118,000$247/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,860 +4.3% | $8,975,034 +2% |
| 2024 | $104,347 +1.5% | $8,799,054 +2% |
| 2023 | $102,824 +16.8% | $8,626,524 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $88,064 +7% | $7,315,348 +7% |
| 2021 | $82,326 +2.2% | $6,835,288 +1% |
| 2020 | $80,593 | $6,765,201 +2% |
| 2019 | $80,593 +4% | $6,632,550 +2% |
| 2018 | $77,487 | $6,502,500 +292.2% |
| 2017 | $77,487 +278.4% | $1,658,080 +2% |
| 2016 | $20,480 +3.7% | $1,625,570 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $19,747 +2.6% | $1,601,154 +2% |
| 2014 | $19,241 | $1,569,791 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,562,697 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,532,057 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,502,018 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,490,793 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,494,336 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,465,036 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,436,311 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,408,149 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,380,539 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,353,470 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,327,849 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,292,990 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,232,580 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 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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