Once in a generation opportunity, exquisite and rare property with tennis court just blocks to downtown. Completely transformed by top builder, architect and designer-this home has it all including elegance, grace, and functionality. All in a private setting with stunning landscaped grounds. Extremely rare, more than 1/2 acre this 6 bedrooms 4 full and 2 half baths home spans over three above ground levels. Refined mill-work and hardwood floors with grand scale formal entertaining spaces. Main floor includes formal living and dining rooms, dedicated office plus two sun rooms for flexible use as well as an impressive great room with beautifully appointed kitchen, mud room, eat in breakfast room and family room overlooking the yard. The primary suite with sitting room and luxurious bath and walk-in closet is on the second level along with 3 bedrooms each with direct access to a bath. Third floor consists of two bedrooms, bath and an impressive recreation room, with cathedral ceiling and neighborhood views. The backyard has a sparkling pool, spa with in-ground cover and newer garage with adjacent pool house, full bath, fireplace, expansive patios and tennis court. All within blocks to downtown, shops, restaurants and Stanford University. A must see and extremely rare opportunity.
Sold for $16,755,000
Tax assessed value
$16,755,000
855 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6beds
5,963sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
0.55 Acres Lot
$17,804,100 Zestimate®
$2,810/sqft
$37,198 Estimated rent
Home value
$17,804,100
$15.85M - $20.12M
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Listed by:
Judy Citron 01825569 650-400-8424,
Compass 650-462-1111,
Talia Citron 01987761 650-465-4814,
Compass
Bought with:
DeLeon Team, 70010006
Deleon Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81957494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Dryer, Washer, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Upper Floor
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Other, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,963
- Total interior livable area: 5,963 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Electric Gate
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00303033
- Zoning: R1929
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Composition, Flat, Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
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: $2,810/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $16,755,000
- Annual tax amount: $228,807
- Date on market: 6/27/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $16,755,000-4.1%$2,810/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81957494 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Pending sale | $17,480,000$2,931/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81957494 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $17,480,000-12.2%$2,931/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81957494 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81925082 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $19,900,000+86.3%$3,337/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81925082 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2009 | Sold | $10,679,000+9.5%$1,791/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2007 | Sold | $9,750,000$1,635/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $228,807 +40.8% | $16,755,000 +21.9% |
| 2024 | $162,469 +1.5% | $13,748,400 +2% |
| 2023 | $160,018 +1.1% | $13,478,824 +2% |
| 2022 | $158,210 +2% | $13,214,534 +2% |
| 2021 | $155,100 +2.2% | $12,955,426 +1% |
| 2020 | $151,818 | $12,822,585 +2% |
| 2019 | $151,818 +4% | $12,571,163 +2% |
| 2018 | $145,949 | $12,324,670 +2% |
| 2017 | $145,949 +1.8% | $12,083,011 +2% |
| 2016 | $143,396 +3.7% | $11,846,090 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $138,343 +1.7% | $11,668,152 +2% |
| 2014 | $136,006 | $11,439,590 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $11,387,890 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $11,164,599 +3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $10,801,412 +1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $10,679,000 +7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $9,945,000 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $9,750,000 +308.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,386,772 +2.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,331,878 +6.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,194,878 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,151,842 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,112,404 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,070,986 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,030,380 |
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Neighborhood: Crescent Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- Crescent Park
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