Formal entry and gorgeous common areas ideal for entertaining with beamed ceilings, bay windows, wainscoting, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and two handsome fireplaces. Stunning great room, adjacent to the media/game room, opens to Chefs kitchen with oversized island and high-end stainless steel appliances. Large glass sliders and skylights flood the interior with natural light and open to the lovely red brick patio with a pergola and built-in heaters perfect for al fresco dining. The expansive rear yard includes a fresh new lawn, an adorable potting shed, and a majestic redwood tree. The first floor is completed by a full bathroom and laundry conveniently located directly off the kitchen.
The upstairs boasts 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom is a tranquil oasis with fairytale views, a spa-like bathroom and two generous walk-in closets. The additional bedrooms are various sizes; one is an en-suite with its own full bathroom, two are well-suited as an office,nursery, meditation room, or artist studio. All have lovely views of greenery and the canopy of trees. Ample storage throughout, including in the partial basement. Excellent public schools: Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High.
Sold for $7,600,000
$7,600,000
550 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6beds
3,964sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$8,242,500 Zestimate®
$1,917/sqft
$8,165 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,242,500
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Canopy of treesFresh new lawnMajestic redwood treeExpansive rear yardOversized islandGorgeous common areasArtist studio
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Listed by:
Brian Chancellor 01174998 650-303-5511,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-323-1900
Bought with:
Molly Foy Rich, 01261058
Midtown Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81959208
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower, UpdatedBaths, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Hookups_Gas, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,964
- Total interior livable area: 3,964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, No Garage, Off Street, Tandem
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Mixed Height Type
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 12007003
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,917/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,752,000
- Annual tax amount: $94,167
- Date on market: 3/28/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2024 | Sold | $7,600,000-1.3%$1,917/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81959208 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2024 | Pending sale | $7,698,000$1,942/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $7,698,000$1,942/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81959208 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,167 +35.7% | $7,752,000 +33% |
| 2024 | $69,376 +1.5% | $5,828,078 +2% |
| 2023 | $68,361 +1.2% | $5,713,803 +2% |
| 2022 | $67,582 +2% | $5,601,769 +2% |
| 2021 | $66,251 +2.1% | $5,491,931 +1% |
| 2020 | $64,860 | $5,435,619 +2% |
| 2019 | $64,860 +4% | $5,329,039 +2% |
| 2018 | $62,360 | $5,224,549 +2% |
| 2017 | $62,360 +1.8% | $5,122,108 +2% |
| 2016 | $61,267 +3.7% | $5,021,675 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $59,099 +9.2% | $4,946,246 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $54,118 | $4,517,900 +11% |
| 2013 | -- | $4,070,200 +10.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,688,000 +15% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,206,000 +0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,176,000 -31.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,616,254 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $4,525,740 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $4,437,000 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $4,350,000 +39.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $3,120,500 +28% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,438,000 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,300,000 +21.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,900,000 -52.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $4,000,000 |
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Neighborhood: Professorville
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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: 0.9 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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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
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- Professorville
- 550 Kingsley Ave
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