Sought-after Old Palo Alto neighborhood. Built in 1990 as the personal residence of a respected local builder, there is quality in every detail. The happy home of one familly for almost thirty years, this is the very first time it has been on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). From the soaring ceilings in the entry hall, to the grand living room, to the large, sunny, eat-in kitchen, this exceptional property is a blend of classic elegance and modern convenience. Five bedrooms, all with attached full baths. One suite, the primary, has a large bathroom and a walk-in closet. Another of the suites is ground level and is currently used as an office. Powder room for guests. Hardwood floors throughout much of the home. French doors to the sunny, private back garden. Three fireplaces. Oversized underground parking garage with room for multiple cars and/or workout and/or workshop space. Amazing location close to award-winning schools including Palo Alto High School, Castilleja, and Stanford University. Hurry! This one won't last! Shown by appointment only. No open houses.
Sold for $8,450,000
$8,450,000
226 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
3,977sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$8,135,300 Zestimate®
$2,125/sqft
$15,564 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,135,300
$7.40M - $8.95M
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Large sunny eat-in kitchenSoaring ceilingsThree fireplacesHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lovinda Beal 00925698 650-257-4000,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-851-1961,
Kelly Griggs 01812313 650-464-1965,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
DeLeon Team, 70010006
Deleon Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82000650
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Built In Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Other Location
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,977
- Total interior livable area: 3,977 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 12417050
- Zoning: PA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,298,509
- Annual tax amount: $52,595
- Date on market: 4/2/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $8,450,000-0.6%$2,125/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82000650 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Pending sale | $8,498,000$2,137/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82000650 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,498,000$2,137/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82000650 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,595 +4.3% | $4,298,509 +2% |
| 2024 | $50,425 +1.5% | $4,214,226 +2% |
| 2023 | $49,685 +1.2% | $4,131,595 +2% |
| 2022 | $49,115 +2% | $4,050,584 +2% |
| 2021 | $48,148 +2.1% | $3,971,162 +1% |
| 2020 | $47,141 | $3,930,443 +2% |
| 2019 | $47,141 +4% | $3,853,377 +2% |
| 2018 | $45,328 | $3,777,821 +2% |
| 2017 | $45,328 +1.8% | $3,703,747 +2% |
| 2016 | $44,533 +3.7% | $3,631,125 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $42,952 +1.9% | $3,576,583 +2% |
| 2014 | $42,153 | $3,506,524 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,490,678 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,422,234 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,355,132 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,330,058 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,337,970 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,272,521 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,208,355 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,145,447 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $3,083,772 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,023,307 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,967,898 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,909,705 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,852,653 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 226 Lowell Ave
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