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Sold for $8,000,000
  • $8,000,000

    251 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    5beds
    3,920sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1996
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $7,823,100 Zestimate®
    $2,041/sqft
    $14,986 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $7,823,100

    $7.12M - $8.53M

    $14,986/mo

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    What's special

    Hestan built-in barbecueLower-level suiteUpstairs primary suiteFire pit terraceEco-friendly synthetic lawnClassic cape cod architectureHigh-end finishes
    Significant Price Improvement! Move in and enjoy this sunning property during bright sunny days and warm summer nights in very private rear grounds. In the heart of Old Palo Alto, this home features classic Cape Cod architecture, sophisticated high-end finishes, hardwood floors, and designer lighting set the tone for luxurious living across three levels. Formal rooms lead to an all-white kitchen and family room combination, while the lower level enhances the lifestyle with a recreation room, refreshment bar, fitness center with Tonal, plus a bath with steam shower and outdoor cold plunge and spa by Diamond Spas. Ideal floor plan of 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths include an upstairs primary suite plus three additional suites and a lower-level suite ideal for guests. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a terrace fitted with an automated louvered ceiling and heaters, a Hestan built-in barbecue, fire pit terrace, and eco-friendly synthetic lawn. This home has all the extras: solar, home audio and theatre equipment, water circulating system for fast hot showers, Mitsubishi heat pump and more. Adding the finishing touch is the homes superb location just over one mile from vibrant downtown Palo Alto, top Palo Alto Schools and convenient commute to the tech giants of Silicon Valley.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Yvette Stout 01461495 650-208-4510,

    The Agency 650-668-0200

    Bought with:

    Hira Bakhsh, 02117916

    Flat Rate Realty

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82008138MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement, Office
    Dining room
    • Features: FormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,920
    • Total interior livable area: 3,920 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Spa features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 7,500 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12417057
    • Zoning: R1929
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
    • Roof: Fiberglass
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1996

    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: $2,041/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $6,910,632
    • Annual tax amount: $83,976
    • Date on market: 5/28/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/10/2025Sold$8,000,000+0%$2,041/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82008138 Report a problem
    6/24/2025Pending sale$7,998,000$2,040/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82008138 Report a problem
    6/18/2025Price change$7,998,000-5.3%$2,040/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82008138 Report a problem
    5/29/2025Listed for sale$8,450,000+47%$2,156/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82008138 Report a problem
    4/1/2015Sold$5,750,000-3.8%$1,467/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/20/2015Pending sale$5,980,000$1,526/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Los Altos #81448297 Report a problem
    1/27/2015Listed for sale$5,980,000$1,526/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Los Altos #81448297 Report a problem
    11/5/2014Listing removed$5,980,000$1,526/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Los Altos #81435806 Report a problem
    10/3/2014Listed for sale$5,980,000+1005.4%$1,526/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Los Altos #81435806 Report a problem
    1/17/1996Sold$541,000$138/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$83,976 +4.3%$6,910,632 +2%
    2024$80,498 +1.5%$6,775,130 +2%
    2023$79,320 +1.2%$6,642,285 +2%
    2022$78,418 +2%$6,512,045 +2%
    2021$76,875 +2.1%$6,384,359 +1%
    2020$75,257 $6,318,896 +2%
    2019$75,257 +4%$6,194,997 +2%
    2018$72,355 $6,073,528 +2%
    2017$72,355 +1.8%$5,954,440 +2%
    2016$71,088 +216.8%$5,837,687 +219.1%
    2015$22,438 +2.5%$1,829,470 +2%
    2014$21,889 $1,793,634 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,785,529 +2%
    2012-- $1,750,519 +2%
    2011-- $1,716,196 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,703,371 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,707,419 +2%
    2008-- $1,673,941 +2%
    2007-- $1,641,120 +2%
    2006-- $1,608,942 +2%
    2005-- $1,577,395 +2%
    2004-- $1,546,467 +1.9%
    2003-- $1,518,124 +2%
    2002-- $1,488,358 +2%
    2001-- $1,459,175
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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