Truly exceptional contemporary home designed by renowned local architect David Solnick. Perfectly situated in the heart of sought after Community Center, this warm and inviting home showcases tremendous natural light, privacy and volume. Walls of glass and four sets of sliding doors open to a serene central courtyard offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with tremendous privacy. Soaring 14' oak-beamed ceilings and slate tiled flooring highlight the dramatic living spaces while the sleek kitchen flows effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious and flexible layout includes a main-level bedroom wing with family room, private upper level primary suite, and a finished lower level with second family room, guest bedrooms, full bath, and kitchenette. Additional features include white oak floors, detached artist's studio, EV charging, and central heating & cooling. Enjoy a prime location just moments to Rinconada Park, Junior Museum & Zoo, the Children's library. Acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify).
Sold for $7,005,000
$7,005,000
839 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6beds
3,913sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2004
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$6,701,300 Zestimate®
$1,790/sqft
$7,989 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,701,300
$6.37M - $7.04M
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Serene central courtyardTremendous natural lightSpacious and flexible layoutSlate tiled flooringWhite oak floorsWalls of glassDramatic living spaces
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Listed by:
Christy Giuliacci 01506761 650-380-5989,
Compass 650-323-1111,
Sherry Bucolo 00613242 650-207-9909,
Compass
Bought with:
Marc Roos, 01128822
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Eric Reitmeir, 02125453
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82041182
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Two Way
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,913
- Total interior livable area: 3,913 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00334038
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
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: $1,790/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,855,931
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $7,005,000+2.3%$1,790/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Pending sale | $6,850,000$1,751/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $6,850,000-4.2%$1,751/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,150,000+625.9%$1,827/sqft |
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| 10/15/2001 | Sold | $985,000$252/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $3,855,931 +2% |
| 2025 | $46,454 +4.3% | $3,780,325 +2% |
| 2024 | $44,541 +1.5% | $3,706,202 +2% |
| 2023 | $43,888 +1.2% | $3,633,532 +2% |
| 2022 | $43,386 +2% | $3,562,287 +2% |
| 2021 | $42,532 +2.1% | $3,492,439 +1% |
| 2020 | $41,646 | $3,456,629 +2% |
| 2019 | $41,646 +4% | $3,388,853 +2% |
| 2018 | $40,049 | $3,322,405 +2% |
| 2017 | $40,049 +1.8% | $3,257,261 +2% |
| 2016 | $39,348 +3.7% | $3,193,394 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $37,952 +1.9% | $3,145,427 +2% |
| 2014 | $37,235 | $3,083,813 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,069,877 +7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,851,270 +16.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,454,000 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,699,664 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,706,078 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,653,019 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,601,000 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,550,000 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,500,000 +171.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $919,553 -8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,004,700 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $985,000 +1160% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,175 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Community Center
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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: 1 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
- 94301
- Community Center
- 839 Melville Ave
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