This classic and spacious home, surrounded by private yards originally designed by Mary Gordon, is located in Barron Park, minutes from Stanford and Bol Park. Enter through the fenced front yard to the dramatic and light-filled two-story foyer. Then, a living room with vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace leads to an entertainers dining room with French doors to the yard. The eat-in kitchen overlooks striking bougainvillea, and a generous family room opens to the outdoor entertaining space. Two main-level bedrooms, could serve as offices, or in-law quarters with their separate French door entrance and full bath. Upstairs, two bedrooms enjoy arched windows, while the expansive primary suite has a walk-in closet and a marble ensuite with a jacuzzi. Outside, your private outdoor oasis includes a large flagstone patio, meandering pathways, tall hedging, mature shade and fruit trees, and a pergola. Close to top-rated schools, trails, and bike paths!
Sold for $4,200,000
$4,200,000
781 Paul Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
5beds
2,788sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1993
9,010 Square Feet Lot
$4,466,800 Zestimate®
$1,506/sqft
$7,982 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,466,800
$4.15M - $4.82M
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Marble fireplaceFruit treesMature shadeGenerous family roomPrivate outdoor oasisExpansive primary suiteClassic and spacious home
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David Troyer 01234450 650-440-5076,
Intero Real Estate Services 650-947-4700
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81939669
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,788
- Total interior livable area: 2,788 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,010 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13713076
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
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: $1,506/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,284,000
- Annual tax amount: $52,421
- Date on market: 8/24/2023
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2023 | Sold | $4,200,000+0%$1,506/sqft |
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| 9/3/2023 | Pending sale | $4,198,000$1,506/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Price change | $4,198,000+5%$1,506/sqft |
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| 8/30/2023 | Pending sale | $3,998,000$1,434/sqft |
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| 8/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,998,000$1,434/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,421 +4.3% | $4,284,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $50,258 +273.8% | $4,200,000 +295.7% |
| 2023 | $13,446 +1.2% | $1,061,450 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,283 +2% | $1,040,638 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,019 +2% | $1,020,234 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,760 | $1,009,774 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,760 +3.9% | $989,976 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,280 | $970,566 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,280 +1.8% | $951,536 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,062 +3.8% | $932,880 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,621 +2.6% | $918,868 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,327 | $900,870 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $896,800 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $879,216 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $861,978 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $855,536 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $857,570 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $840,756 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $824,272 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $808,110 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $792,266 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $776,732 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $762,498 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $747,548 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $732,892 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Barron Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Barron Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Ellen Fletcher MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BarronParkElementary
- Middle: TermanMiddle
- High: HenryMGunnHigh
- 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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