Honored by induction into the Art Deco Society of California, this rare example of Art Moderne architecture sits back from the street in Old Palo Alto. With its interior renovated in 1990, the home showcases the signature details of its genre: curved and fluted walls, chevron patterns on the front and garage doors, porthole windows, and brilliant light from expanses of glass block. The updated kitchen is masterfully appointed complete with high-end appliances, including a commercial-style gas range, and plenty of space for casual meals as well as an intimate adjoining room for more formal dining. The home has 4 bedrooms, including one on the main level plus an upstairs primary suite with office area, private balcony, and luxe bath. Outside, the extremely private rear yard has ample space for play and entertaining. Acclaimed architecture and a superb location less than a half mile walk from the convenience of Caltrain and a myriad of shops and restaurants.A wonderful place to call home.
Sold for $5,500,000
$5,500,000
450 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4beds
2,800sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
8,440 Square Feet Lot
$6,023,100 Zestimate®
$1,964/sqft
$7,933 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,023,100
$5.48M - $6.57M
$7,933/mo
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lan L. Bowling 01248958 650-520-3407,
Keller Williams Palo Alto 650-454-8500
Bought with:
Ziwei Wang, 01917792
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81958227
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, DoubleSinks, ShowerandTub, StallShower, Tile
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Tub/Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,440 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12411075
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Art Deco,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, 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: $1,964/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,610,000
- Annual tax amount: $68,434
- Date on market: 3/20/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12/2026 | Listing removed | $15,000$5/sqft |
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| 7/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $15,000+7.1%$5/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $14,000$5/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Sold | $5,500,000+0%$1,964/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Pending sale | $5,498,000$1,964/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $5,498,000+10%$1,964/sqft |
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| 9/30/2015 | Sold | $5,000,000+92.3%$1,786/sqft |
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| 8/6/2009 | Sold | $2,600,000$929/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,434 -1.1% | $5,610,000 -3.3% |
| 2024 | $69,163 +1.5% | $5,802,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $68,152 +1.2% | $5,689,142 +2% |
| 2022 | $67,377 +2% | $5,577,591 +2% |
| 2021 | $66,052 +2.1% | $5,468,228 +1% |
| 2020 | $64,666 | $5,412,159 +2% |
| 2019 | $64,666 +4% | $5,306,039 +2% |
| 2018 | $62,177 | $5,202,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $62,177 +1.8% | $5,100,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $61,089 +81.2% | $5,000,000 +79.1% |
| 2015 | $33,709 +2% | $2,792,480 +2% |
| 2014 | $33,059 | $2,737,780 +0.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,717,200 +10.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,462,000 +11.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,201,000 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,342,000 +292.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $596,137 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $584,449 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $572,991 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $561,757 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $550,743 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $539,945 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $530,049 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $519,657 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $509,469 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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