Situated on a large lot in Old Palo Alto, one of the most coveted enclaves in all of the San Francisco Bay Area. Designed for those who appreciate quality and comfort, every detail of this home has been carefully curated. The main level invites effortless gatherings with a gracious formal dining room, expansive living room, chef's kitchen, family room and two separate offices. Upstairs, four en-suite bedrooms offer privacy and comfort, including a serene primary suite with a private deck, gas fireplace, walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom. The lower level unfolds as a retreat for leisure and exercise, featuring a game room, billiards lounge, wine cellar, light-filled gym and a bathroom with steam shower. First rate craftsmanship is evident throughout. Equipped with advanced systems including 8-zone HVAC, Lutron lighting, integrated audio, home monitoring and security, and a standby generator. The resort-inspired backyard features a large fireplace, pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, dining pergola, putting green, pool house with changing room, and a separate guest suite. The 3-car garage also has two lifts. Located in Old Palo Alto, the prestigious neighborhood Silicon Valley tech titans call home. Centrally located, near Stanford University with access to top-rated public schools.
Sold for $22,000,000
$22,000,000
444 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
8,219sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2007
0.46 Acres Lot
$21,923,900 Zestimate®
$2,677/sqft
$7,321 Estimated rent
Home value
$21,923,900
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Gas fireplaceLarge fireplaceWine cellarPutting greenResort-inspired backyardLight-filled gymSpa-like bathroom
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Listed by:
The Dreyfus Group 70010094 650-485-3476,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty 650-847-1141
Bought with:
Lan L. Bowling, 01248958
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82032103
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bonus Room, Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: Marble, PrimaryTubwJets, SteamShower, Stone, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Video Audio System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,219
- Total interior livable area: 8,219 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Storage Shed Structure
- Pool features: Pool Cover, Pool Sweep
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Perimeter
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12409046
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
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: $2,677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,266,260
- Annual tax amount: $112,360
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $22,000,000-11.6%$2,677/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82032103 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $24,888,000$3,028/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82032103 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $24,888,000$3,028/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82032103 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,360 +4.3% | $9,266,260 +2% |
| 2024 | $107,701 +1.5% | $9,084,569 +2% |
| 2023 | $106,129 +1.1% | $8,906,441 +2% |
| 2022 | $104,928 +2% | $8,731,806 +2% |
| 2021 | $102,865 +2.2% | $8,560,595 +1% |
| 2020 | $100,696 | $8,472,817 +2% |
| 2019 | $100,696 +4% | $8,306,684 +2% |
| 2018 | $96,811 | $8,143,809 +2% |
| 2017 | $96,811 +1.8% | $7,984,128 +2% |
| 2016 | $95,118 +3.7% | $7,827,578 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $91,763 +1.8% | $7,710,001 +2% |
| 2014 | $90,179 | $7,558,973 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $7,377,266 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $7,232,615 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $7,178,561 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $7,195,615 +36.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $5,284,591 +11.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $4,732,575 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $4,639,780 +2.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $4,525,968 +4.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $4,324,083 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $4,244,832 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,161,600 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $4,080,000 |
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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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