Located in the heart of prestigious Old Palo Alto, this stunning California farmhouse, built just five years ago, offers luxurious living across three levels. The home's impressive curb appeal blends beautifully into this neighborhood of architecturally significant homes. Gabled rooflines extend outward across a detailed cross-braced railing design that serves as the upper-level balcony. Inside, white oaks floors unify the entire floor plan, complemented by ultra-smooth walls & recessed lighting throughout. Formal living & dining rooms await for stylish entertaining, with service from a customized wine cellar. A tremendous great room unfolds at the rear of the home for everyday living & dining, extending from a superb modern kitchen designed in a combination of sleek natural wood grain & rich charcoal-gray cabinetry, high-end appliances, & countertops. Retractable stacking glass doors open the great room fully to a covered rear dining lounge with a wet bar & adjoining Connecticut bluestone terrace with a fire pit & barbeque kitchen complete with pizza oven. Located just over one mile from University Avenue's shops & restaurants & within the excellent Palo Alto school district, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Silicon Valley's most coveted neighborhoods.
Sold for $8,100,088
Tax assessed value
$8,100,088
520 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
4,445sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2019
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$8,593,900 Zestimate®
$1,822/sqft
$18,296 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,593,900
$7.82M - $9.28M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hugh Cornish 00912143 650-619-6461,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-324-4456,
Annie Watson 01964881 650-862-5506,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Bin Zhou, 01984918
Open Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81967630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, PrimarySunkenTub, Skylight, StallShower2plus, Tile, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo, DiningBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,445
- Total interior livable area: 4,445 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12406019
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
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: $1,822/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,100,088
- Annual tax amount: $98,349
- Date on market: 5/30/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2024 | Sold | $8,100,088-4.6%$1,822/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Pending sale | $8,495,000$1,911/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81967630 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Price change | $8,495,000-5.6%$1,911/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $8,995,000+13.9%$2,024/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81967630 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2019 | Sold | $7,900,000+85.4%$1,777/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2016 | Sold | $4,260,000$958/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,349 -4% | $8,100,088 -6.2% |
| 2024 | $102,477 +1.5% | $8,639,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $100,981 +1.1% | $8,470,393 +2% |
| 2022 | $99,837 +2% | $8,304,308 +2% |
| 2021 | $97,875 +2.2% | $8,141,480 +1% |
| 2020 | $95,811 | $8,058,000 -3.8% |
| 2019 | $95,811 +70.5% | $8,373,685 +75.9% |
| 2018 | $56,180 | $4,760,904 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $56,180 +7.7% | $4,345,200 +4267.3% |
| 2016 | $52,183 | $99,494 +1.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $98,000 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $96,082 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $95,648 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $93,774 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,936 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,250 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $91,468 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $89,676 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $87,918 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,196 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $84,506 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $82,850 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,332 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,738 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,176 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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