Gated masterpiece in Palo Alto is created for the ultimate Silicon Valley lifestyle. Originally designed by acclaimed architect Stephen Pogue, and recently expanded and updated, the residence offers luxuriously updated interiors with cutting-edge home automation and spectacular views from almost every room. Banks of French doors open to outdoor retreats with water and fire features, showcasing breathtaking natural beauty year-round. Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. Included are an immense designer kitchen, library, banquet-sized dining room, gorgeous entertaining spaces, and a remodeled master retreat. Grounds provide a large motor court, garage parking for three cars, pool house, and multipurpose center with a kitchen perfect for conferences and events. Enjoy a theatre, wine cellar, multiple spas, and so much more. No detail was overlooked, and no expense was spared. Near sought-after Palo Alto schools, Stanford University, and some of the world's most famous companies.
Sold for $12,850,000
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Tax assessed value
$12,850,000
890 Robb Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
7beds
8,793sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2003
1.01 Acres Lot
$12,663,700 Zestimate®
$1,461/sqft
$22,829 Estimated rent
Home value
$12,663,700
$11.52M - $13.80M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Radiant, Solar
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Tub / Sink, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,793 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 17502015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Fence, Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,461/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,850,000
- Annual tax amount: $186,863
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $12,850,000-34.1%$1,461/sqft |
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| 1/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $19,500,000+51.3%$2,218/sqft |
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| 8/1/2016 | Listing removed | $12,888,000$1,466/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Palo Alto #81500916 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2016 | Price change | $12,888,000-9.8%$1,466/sqft |
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| 8/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $14,288,000-4.7%$1,625/sqft |
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| 1/1/2013 | Listing removed | $15,000,000$1,706/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Palo Alto #81222443 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2012 | Listed for sale | $15,000,000+361.5%$1,706/sqft |
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| 2/15/2001 | Sold | $3,250,000+248.9%$370/sqft |
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| 6/14/1996 | Sold | $931,500$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,863 +91.4% | $12,850,000 +56.1% |
| 2024 | $97,621 +1.5% | $8,232,926 +2% |
| 2023 | $96,194 +1.1% | $8,071,497 +2% |
| 2022 | $95,103 +2% | $7,913,233 +2% |
| 2021 | $93,232 +2.2% | $7,758,073 +1% |
| 2020 | $91,266 | $7,678,524 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $91,266 +10.8% | $7,467,516 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $82,377 | $6,924,478 +2% |
| 2017 | $82,377 +1.8% | $6,788,705 +2% |
| 2016 | $80,934 +3.7% | $6,655,594 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $78,075 +55.1% | $6,555,622 +56.1% |
| 2014 | $50,350 | $4,199,085 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $4,180,109 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,098,147 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $4,017,792 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,987,765 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,997,240 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,918,864 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,842,024 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,766,691 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $3,692,835 +8.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,400,000 +5.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $3,226,000 +11.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,900,000 +182.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,026,966 |
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Neighborhood: 94306
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lucille M. Nixon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Ellen Fletcher MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- 94306
- 890 Robb Rd
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