Set on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this charming home welcomes you with a brick pathway through landscaped grounds. Over 2,400 square feet span two levels filled with natural light, hardwood floors, and crown molding. The enormous living room centers on a spectacular fireplace and flows to the formal dining room, while the chef's kitchen is outfitted with top appliances. Four bedrooms include the inviting primary suite with a balcony and attached office, and a bonus room offers space for a gym or additional office. The backyard retreat features a patio, lawn, and storage area, with extended driveway parking and air conditioning adding convenience. Enjoy walking distance to Peers Park and top schools Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High, with Caltrain and amenities along California Avenue just minutes away, plus easy access to Stanford and downtown Palo Alto.
Sold for $4,515,000
Tax assessed value
$4,515,000
1641 Portola Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4beds
2,444sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
5,775 Square Feet Lot
$4,424,700 Zestimate®
$1,847/sqft
$7,250 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,424,700
$4.07M - $4.82M
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Spectacular fireplaceBackyard retreatTree-lined streetBrick pathwayInviting primary suiteLandscaped groundsNatural light
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Listed by:
DeLeon Team 70010006 650-900-7000,
Deleon Realty 650-543-8500
Bought with:
Brian Chancellor, 01174998
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82020059
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, PrimaryTubwJets, Other, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Tile, TubwJets, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, Island, Other
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s), Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Built In Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: None
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,444
- Total interior livable area: 2,444 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Perimeter,Gate,Mixed Height Type,Other,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,775 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 12423009
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
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: $1,847/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,515,000
- Date on market: 9/3/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $4,515,000+0.6%$1,847/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82020059 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Pending sale | $4,488,000$1,836/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82020059 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,488,000+145.9%$1,836/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82020059 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $8,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2010 | Sold | $1,825,000+1.5%$747/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,798,000+38.3%$736/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker #81045688 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2003 | Sold | $1,300,000$532/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $4,515,000 +93.1% |
| 2025 | $28,139 +4.3% | $2,338,136 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,968 +1.5% | $2,292,291 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,574 +1.2% | $2,247,345 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,271 +2% | $2,203,281 +2% |
| 2021 | $25,752 +2.2% | $2,160,081 +1% |
| 2020 | $25,205 | $2,137,933 +2% |
| 2019 | $25,205 +4% | $2,096,014 +2% |
| 2018 | $24,241 | $2,054,917 +2% |
| 2017 | $24,241 +1.8% | $2,014,625 +2% |
| 2016 | $23,816 +0.4% | $1,975,123 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $23,723 +2.1% | $1,945,456 +2% |
| 2014 | $23,234 | $1,907,348 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,898,729 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,861,500 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,825,000 +25.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,458,632 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,462,098 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,433,430 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,405,324 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,377,770 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,350,756 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,324,271 +97.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $670,279 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $657,137 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $644,253 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southgate
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 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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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94306
- Southgate
- 1641 Portola Ave
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