Situated in Old Palo Alto, one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in all of the Bay Area, this 2019 spacious residence blends timeless elegance with cutting-edge smart home technology. The main level unfolds with soaring ceilings and wide-plank French oak flooring, anchored by a formal living room with a marble-framed fireplace and a handsome study featuring a walnut coffered ceiling. The chef's kitchen features a center island with a marble waterfall surface and a premium suite of Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances. A dramatic NanaWall in the family room dissolves the boundary between the interior and the manicured grounds, leading to an outdoor kitchen equipped with Lynx professional appliances and custom banquette seating. The private quarters include a stunning primary suite, where a cathedral ceiling and private balcony complement a spa-inspired bath finished with heated marble floor and soaking tub. The lower level includes a home theater and a temperature-controlled wine room. Integrated Control4 automation and Sonos audio provide seamless control, while the sustainable cool roof and multi-zone climate systems ensure year-round comfort. An unparalleled lifestyle in Palo Alto's most coveted neighborhood, minutes from Stanford University, top schools, and downtown.
Sold for $13,500,000
$13,500,000
543 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
7beds
5,673sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2019
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$13,444,000 Zestimate®
$2,380/sqft
$23,257 Estimated rent
Home value
$13,444,000
$12.37M - $14.52M
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Marble-framed fireplacePrivate balconyTemperature-controlled wine roomSonos audioStunning primary suiteManicured groundsWide-plank french oak flooring
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Listed by:
The Dreyfus Group 70010094 650-485-3476,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty 650-847-1141
Bought with:
Xin Jiang, 01961451
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82044206
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Media Room, Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, IslandwithSink, Pantry
Heating
- 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Upper Floor
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,673
- Total interior livable area: 5,673 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fire Pit
- Spa features: Other
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12406068
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Concrete
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: $2,380/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,117,594
- Annual tax amount: $146,530
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $13,500,000$2,380/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $13,500,000$2,380/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $13,500,000+21.8%$2,380/sqft |
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| 7/24/2019 | Sold | $11,080,000-6.7%$1,953/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Pending sale | $11,880,000$2,094/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palo Alto Downtown #81747691 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $11,880,000+167%$2,094/sqft |
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| 1/2/2015 | Listing removed | $12,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/18/2014 | Listed for rent | $12,000+9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/1/2014 | Listing removed | $11,000$2/sqft |
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| 12/3/2013 | Price change | $11,000-8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/30/2013 | Price change | $12,000-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2013 | Listed for rent | $13,500$2/sqft |
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| 8/9/2013 | Listing removed | $4,450,000$784/sqft |
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| 5/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $4,450,000$784/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,530 +4.3% | $12,117,594 +2% |
| 2024 | $140,445 +1.5% | $11,879,995 +2% |
| 2023 | $138,395 +1.1% | $11,647,055 +2% |
| 2022 | $136,830 +2% | $11,418,682 +2% |
| 2021 | $134,139 +2.2% | $11,194,788 +1% |
| 2020 | $131,303 | $11,080,000 +78.7% |
| 2019 | $131,303 +106% | $6,200,940 +16.2% |
| 2018 | $63,754 | $5,336,009 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $63,754 +15.7% | $4,594,666 +2% |
| 2016 | $55,127 +3.7% | $4,504,575 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $53,176 +1.8% | $4,436,913 +2% |
| 2014 | $52,214 | $4,350,000 +188.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,507,471 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,477,914 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,448,936 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,438,108 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,441,525 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,413,261 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,385,551 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,358,384 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,331,750 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,305,638 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,281,709 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,256,578 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,231,940 |
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Neighborhood: Professorville
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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