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  • $5,540,000

    817 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    4beds
    3baths
    2,561sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1960
    9,147 Square Feet Lot
    $5,540,000 Zestimate®
    $2,163/sqft
    $7,995 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,540,000

    $5.10M - $6.09M

    $7,995/mo

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    What's special

    Setback from street with 1000 sft access results in 10000 sft of fully usable space that is totally private when automatic gate is closed; this provides security for kids or dogs who can have free run of the entire property and the play shed areas. Courtyard with three tier fountain can accommodate +75 guests, and wraps around to backyard with full Viking 48” grill, sink, and warming trays. House renovated from top to bottom with the best materials and fixtures. Custom built solid wood desks, bookshelves and cabinets in each room. 2 Master suites with full bathrooms, walk-ins, and one has with office/nursery attached. Plenty of storage inside and out, with both a large shed/playhouse and artist studio/play area/workshop that is wired for sound and A/C. Chef's kitchen with 48" viking dual oven and other top-of-line appliances, solid wood and marble thru out.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3.5
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,561 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 9,147 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00334060

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1960

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $2,163/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $5,412,160

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/16/2023Sold$5,100,000+2.2%$1,991/sqft
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    2/17/2023Listed for sale$4,990,000+580.8%$1,948/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81919239 Report a problem
    12/7/2020Listing removed$8,900$3/sqft
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    12/1/2020Price change$8,900-6.3%$3/sqft
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    10/22/2020Listed for rent$9,500$4/sqft
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    5/23/1994Sold$733,000$286/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $5,412,160 +2%
    2025$64,783 -45.9%$5,306,040 +2%
    2024$119,854 +692%$5,202,000 +334.4%
    2023$15,134 +1.2%$1,197,486 +2%
    2022$14,954 +2%$1,174,006 +2%
    2021$14,659 +2%$1,150,988 +1%
    2020$14,366 $1,139,188 +2%
    2019$14,366 +4.5%$1,116,852 +2%
    2018$13,744 $1,094,954 +2%
    2017$13,744 +1.8%$1,073,486 +2%
    2016$13,501 +3.8%$1,052,438 +1.5%
    2015$13,009 +2.5%$1,036,630 +2%
    2014$12,693 $1,016,324 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,011,732 +2%
    2012-- $991,896 +2%
    2011-- $972,448 +0.8%
    2010-- $965,182 -0.2%
    2009-- $967,476 +2%
    2008-- $948,506 +2%
    2007-- $929,908 +2%
    2006-- $911,676 +2%
    2005-- $893,800 +2%
    2004-- $876,276 +1.9%
    2003-- $860,216 +2%
    2002-- $843,350 +2%
    2001-- $826,814
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    Neighborhood: Community Center

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