This charming two-story Cape Cod-style home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac on one of the best blocks in Old Palo Alto. This is a rare opportunity to own an approximately 13,000 sq ft lot that offers perfect dimensions for a new build. Flooded with natural light, this home includes a spacious living room with fireplace, a formal dining room with access to the rear yard, a kitchen that opens to an inviting family room, and an office or 5th bedroom on the first floor. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and balcony and 3 additional bedrooms with dormer windows. A second family room offers balcony access. The large backyard has two patios and a putting green for golfers. The property also includes a one-bedroom, one-bathroom ADU and a 4-car garage. Neighborhood schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High.
Sold for $7,608,000
$7,608,000
511 Washington Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
2,998sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
0.3 Acres Lot
$7,547,100 Zestimate®
$2,538/sqft
$9,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,547,100
$6.72M - $8.53M
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Large backyardFormal dining roomDormer windowsQuiet cul-de-sacLarge walk-in closetNatural light
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hanna Shacham 01073658 650-207-1555,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-324-4456
Bought with:
Xin Jiang, 01961451
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81925730
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Other, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Other, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,998
- Total interior livable area: 2,998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12404029
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2023 | Sold | $7,608,000-15%$2,538/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81925730 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2023 | Pending sale | $8,950,000$2,985/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81925730 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $8,950,000+13.3%$2,985/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81925730 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $7,900,000-1.2%$2,635/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $7,998,000$2,668/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81891339 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,277 +4.3% | $7,760,160 +2% |
| 2024 | $89,391 -6.1% | $7,608,000 -5.6% |
| 2023 | $95,244 +24% | $8,058,000 +24.9% |
| 2022 | $76,827 +2564.3% | $6,450,000 +2598.9% |
| 2021 | $2,884 -0.7% | $238,989 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,905 | $236,540 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,905 +3.4% | $231,903 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,808 | $227,357 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,808 +1.8% | $222,900 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,760 +4.1% | $218,531 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,651 +1.5% | $215,250 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,611 | $211,035 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $210,082 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $205,964 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $201,926 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $200,418 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $200,895 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $196,957 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $193,096 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $189,311 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $185,600 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $181,961 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $178,627 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $175,125 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $171,693 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 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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Estimated market value
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 511 Washington Ave
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