Price Change. Elegance and sophistication on one of Old Palo Altos best streets! An architectural masterpiece inside/out, this Nantucket homes stately facade is enhanced by a stunning arched window, columns and manicured grounds. Thoughtfully designed, the home spans 4850sf over 3 levels and offers 5 bedroom suites + 2 half baths, and a blend of formal and casual living plus exceptional entertainment areas. Features a grand 2-story foyer, formal living/dining rooms, open concept kitchen/family room, high-end appliances, two gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, multiple French doors and bi-fold glass door for seamless indoor/outdoor living; large primary bedroom retreat with 3 closets and spa-inspired bath; lower level w/ theater, wine cellar, kitchenette, guest en-suite/ separate entrance, and gym. An entertainers backyard boasts full kitchen, Italian Pizza Oven, fire pit, putting green. Within walking distance of top-rated Walter Hays Elem, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High, and Stanford.
Sold for $8,000,000
$8,000,000
1861 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
4,850sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2001
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$8,773,100 Zestimate®
$1,649/sqft
$14,614 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,773,100
$7.81M - $9.83M
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Wine cellarCasual livingManicured groundsHardwood floorsHigh-end appliancesMultiple french doorsBi-fold glass door
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ron Evans 01889602 408-309-8283,
Keller Williams Palo Alto 650-454-8500
Bought with:
DeLeon Team, 70010006
Deleon Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81945074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: IslandwithSink
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Double Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Upper Floor, Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,850
- Total interior livable area: 4,850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12409033
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
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: $1,649/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,111,488
- Annual tax amount: $86,473
- Date on market: 10/14/2023
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2025 | Sold | $8,000,000+0.1%$1,649/sqft |
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| 1/23/2024 | Pending sale | $7,995,000$1,648/sqft |
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| 1/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/7/2023 | Price change | $7,995,000-5.9%$1,648/sqft |
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| 11/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $24,000$5/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Price change | $8,499,000-4.5%$1,752/sqft |
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| 10/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $8,900,000+54.1%$1,835/sqft |
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| 3/15/2013 | Sold | $5,774,750+9%$1,191/sqft |
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| 2/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $5,300,000-3.6%$1,093/sqft |
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| 8/13/2010 | Listing removed | $5,500,000$1,134/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel #APR2091250 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2010 | Listed for sale | $5,500,000+266.2%$1,134/sqft |
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| 9/30/1999 | Sold | $1,502,000$310/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,473 +4.3% | $7,111,488 +2% |
| 2024 | $82,892 +1.5% | $6,972,048 +2% |
| 2023 | $81,681 +1.1% | $6,835,342 +2% |
| 2022 | $80,754 +2% | $6,701,317 +2% |
| 2021 | $79,167 +2.1% | $6,569,920 +1% |
| 2020 | $77,501 | $6,502,555 +2% |
| 2019 | $77,501 +4% | $6,375,055 +2% |
| 2018 | $74,515 | $6,250,055 +2% |
| 2017 | $74,515 +1.8% | $6,127,506 +2% |
| 2016 | $73,212 +3.7% | $6,007,360 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $70,626 +1.8% | $5,917,125 +2% |
| 2014 | $69,383 | $5,801,218 +70.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,410,823 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,343,945 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,278,378 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,253,877 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,261,608 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,197,656 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,134,958 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,073,489 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $3,013,225 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,954,143 -12.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $3,378,933 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $3,312,680 +89.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,747,040 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 1861 Waverley St
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