The charm of old-world Palo Alto blends seamlessly with contemporary comforts in this picturesque 3-bedroom home in Crescent Park. Enter through the gated arbor and feel instantly transported to the English countryside, as an enchanting garden filled with laurel and boxwood leads to an exquisite circa-1920s cottage exterior. Nearly 1,700 sf enjoys lovely heritage details along with a host of modern amenities, with ample space to host and relax. Enjoy light-filled gathering areas, a fireplace, and the chef's kitchen with top appliances as well as a remarkable vintage Wedgewood stove. Additional features include a convenient office, upgraded bathrooms, air conditioning, and a backyard patio with a built-in fire pit. All of the city's offerings are within easy reach, including University Avenue, scenic parks, Stanford University, and efficient commute options. Plus, children may attend top-ranked schools including Addison Elementary and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility).
Sold for $2,700,000
$2,700,000
881 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,676sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1926
3,789 Square Feet Lot
$3,189,000 Zestimate®
$1,611/sqft
$7,831 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,189,000
$2.90M - $3.48M
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Listed by:
DeLeon Team 70010006 650-900-7000,
Deleon Realty 650-543-8500
Bought with:
DeLeon Team, 70010006
Deleon Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81941702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, DiningBar, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Tub/Sink, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,676
- Total interior livable area: 1,676 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, On Street
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Fencing: Perimeter,Back Yard,Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,789 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 00303001
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,611/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,754,000
- Annual tax amount: $34,040
- Date on market: 9/13/2023
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2023 | Sold | $2,700,000-3.5%$1,611/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Pending sale | $2,798,000$1,669/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Contingent | $2,798,000$1,669/sqft |
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| 10/30/2023 | Price change | $2,798,000-6.4%$1,669/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,988,000-25.3%$1,783/sqft |
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| 5/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,998,000+280.8%$2,385/sqft |
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| 7/1/2009 | Sold | $1,050,000-18.5%$626/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2009 | Listing removed | $1,288,000$768/sqft |
Source: CB Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2009 | Price change | $1,288,000-4.5%$768/sqft |
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| 1/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,348,000$804/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,040 -16.8% | $2,754,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $40,930 +149.9% | $2,700,000 +107.3% |
| 2023 | $16,376 +1.2% | $1,302,722 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,182 +2% | $1,277,180 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,863 +2% | $1,252,138 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,544 | $1,239,300 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,544 +3.9% | $1,215,001 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,959 | $1,191,178 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,959 +1.8% | $1,167,822 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,696 +3.7% | $1,144,925 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,166 +2.4% | $1,127,728 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,832 | $1,105,639 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,100,643 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,079,063 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,057,906 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,050,000 -30.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,515,402 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,485,690 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,456,560 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,428,000 +134.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $609,777 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $597,822 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $586,866 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $575,360 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $564,079 |
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Neighborhood: Crescent Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AddisonElementary
- 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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Crescent Park
- 881 Lytton Ave
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