A whole-home designer renovation, along with the addition of a unique ADU currently designed for poolside entertaining, has transformed this property into a luxury showcase for indoor/outdoor living. While preserving its original Victorian aesthetic, the home has been reimagined with designer appointments and modern sophistication. A formal dining room and richly paneled library/office give way to a sunroom, family room, and gourmet kitchen combination that opens to the rear grounds. Upstairs, 5 spacious bedrooms include the primary suite and two that have en suite baths and loft playrooms. A wraparound arbor-covered deck off the primary suite features spiral stairs leading to the pool, spa, and expansive terrace with a fireplace. Known as The Barn, the ADU offers a charming rustic retreat with restaurant-style seating, perfect for entertaining. Located in sought-after Green Gables, this home enjoys proximity to Stanford University and acclaimed Palo Alto schools
Sold for $8,100,000
$8,100,000
161 Primrose Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
5beds
3,685sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1994
0.31 Acres Lot
$8,096,100 Zestimate®
$2,198/sqft
$13,624 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,096,100
$7.53M - $8.74M
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Designer appointmentsWhole-home designer renovationGourmet kitchen combinationFamily roomModern sophisticationFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Brent & Mary Gullixson 70001879 650-888-0860,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Zack Zhang, 01970276
Maxreal
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82047818
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Other Location, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,685
- Total interior livable area: 3,685 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: PoolHouse
- Parcel number: 00340042
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,205,391
- Annual tax amount: $51,560
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $8,100,000-2.9%$2,198/sqft |
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| 5/31/2026 | Pending sale | $8,345,000$2,265/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $8,345,000+40.3%$2,265/sqft |
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| 4/13/2021 | Sold | $5,950,000$1,615/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,560 +4.3% | $4,205,391 +2% |
| 2024 | $49,435 +1.5% | $4,122,933 +2% |
| 2023 | $48,711 +1.2% | $4,042,092 +2% |
| 2022 | $48,154 +2% | $3,962,836 +2% |
| 2021 | $47,207 +2.1% | $3,885,135 +1% |
| 2020 | $46,221 | $3,845,299 +2% |
| 2019 | $46,221 +4% | $3,769,902 +2% |
| 2018 | $44,447 | $3,695,983 +2% |
| 2017 | $44,447 +1.8% | $3,623,513 +2% |
| 2016 | $43,669 +3.7% | $3,552,465 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $42,121 +2.2% | $3,499,104 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $41,207 | $3,419,562 +2% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,353,250 +30.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,573,276 +4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,452,775 -21.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,142,534 +11.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,808,058 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,752,999 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,699,020 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,646,099 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,594,216 +23.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,100,000 -8.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,300,000 +157.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $891,871 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $874,384 |
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Neighborhood: Duveneck - St. Francis
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Duveneck 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: 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.
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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94303
- Duveneck - St. Francis
- 161 Primrose Way
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