Located on a peaceful Midtown cul-de-sac, this expansive 6-bedroom, 3-bath home offers fresh
updates and an outstanding location near top-rated Palo Alto schools, Midtown Shopping Center,
and Hoover Park. Newly painted inside and out, with refinished hardwood floors on both levels,
the home is move-in ready yet also an opportunity to further personalize. Formal living room
with floor-to-ceiling bay window and fireplace plus formal dining room with backyard access.
The spacious kitchen, with maple cabinetry and peninsula with breakfast bar seating, flows into a
large family room that opens to the rear yard. A main-level bedroom and bath are ideal for guests
or remote work. Upstairs, refinished hardwood floors extend through 5 additional bedrooms,
including the primary bedroom with dual-entry bath. Landscaped front and rear gardens feature
manicured hedges, roses, a patio, and mature trees. An oversized two-car garage includes the
laundry area.
Sold for $4,620,000
$4,620,000
640 Towle Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94306
6beds
2,836sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1964
6,300 Square Feet Lot
$4,476,400 Zestimate®
$1,629/sqft
$7,870 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,476,400
$4.07M - $4.92M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Paulson 01221390 650-996-7147,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-947-2900
Bought with:
Mary Moskoff Pettyjohn, 02099775
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82001839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Double Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,836
- Total interior livable area: 2,836 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,300 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13256049
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
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: $1,629/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,586
- Annual tax amount: $2,820
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | $4,620,000+15.6%$1,629/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82001839 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $3,998,000$1,410/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82001839 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,998,000$1,410/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82001839 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,820 +4.2% | $223,586 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,705 +1.5% | $219,203 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,666 +4.5% | $214,906 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,550 +2.1% | $210,693 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,497 +2.2% | $206,563 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,444 | $204,446 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,444 +3.5% | $200,438 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,363 | $196,508 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,363 +1.8% | $192,656 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,320 +4.3% | $188,880 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,224 +1.6% | $186,043 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,190 | $182,399 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $181,576 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $178,016 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $174,526 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $173,222 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $173,635 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $170,232 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $166,895 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $163,624 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $160,417 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $157,273 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $154,391 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $151,365 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,398 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Midtown
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10El Carmelo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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