1581 Dana Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 - Photo 1

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$5,000,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,203 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

This updated, traditional home is situated on a large lot conveniently located nearby Duveneck Elementary school, Eleanor Pardee Park, Rinconada Park, the library, downtown Palo Alto, commute routes and many top Silicon Valley employers. Gracefully updated and expanded, the bright, spacious floor plan offers flexibility and modern comforts while retaining period charm. The formal entry leads to a bright living room with wood burning fireplace and parquet hardwood floors. The updated kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, pantry with pull-outs all open to a large dining room. The dining room flows to the back patio via a glass French doorperfect for entertaining. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms including a second floor primary with walk-in closet and office alcove are more than sufficient for the modern lifestyle. A huge, sunlit back garden awaits your finishing touches. Freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, new light fixtures, new roof, fresh paint, recessed lighting and two car attached garage complete this move-in condition home. Remodel, expand or build new on this wide, well located lot. Top rated Palo Alto schools.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1581 Dana Ave

General

Sold For: $5,000,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82043201
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Attic
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Showers over Tubs (2 or More), Stall Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Electric Cooktop, Countertop - Quartz, Garbage Disposal, Built-In Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage

Location

Area: Green Gables
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Alester Avenue

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Detached
Foundation: Concrete Slab
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Square Feet: 2,203
Year Built: 1950

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Minimum Lot Size: 7200
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,200
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Level

Listed by Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Omar M. Kinaan
Sold by Syyr01, Janki Patel

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Schools

Schools serving 1581 Dana Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Duveneck Elementary School 705 Alester Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303	K-5	0.1 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303	6-8	0.8 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	1.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1581 Dana Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/14/2026

Sold

$5,000,000

25%

MLS

4/16/2026

Listed

$3,999,888

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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