1661 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Photo 1

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$7,850,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
4 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
4,527 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Nestled on a gorgeous and private lot in one of Palo Altos most coveted neighborhoods, this house offers timeless sophistication, exceptional design, and resort-like living. A spectacular great room boasts beamed & vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, 10 skylights, a striking metal fireplace surround, and a Chefs kitchen. Formal rooms include an open entry, an elegant dining room, and a living room with coved ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookcases. The primary bedroom suite has vaulted high ceilings, double doors to the central courtyard with fire pit, and custom metal barn doors to the beautiful spa-like bathroom and grand walk-in closet. The first floor also holds a second en suite bedroom and an elegant half bath. The second floor boasts two carpeted bedrooms and two bathrooms; one bedroom is en suite with two walk-in closets . The large professionally landscaped lot offers multiple spaces for outdoor entertainment and activities such as a custom regulation-size bocce court, a pool and hot tub with waterfall and a wonderful Ipe lounging deck, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining in the incredible pavilion that includes a fireplace, radiant heat, TV and half bath. Additional features include a mudroom, a laundry room, and an oversized 2-car attached garage.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1661 University Ave

General

Sold For: $7,850,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82007039
Added to Site: 247 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Unfinished Basement, Great Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Storage, Utility Room
Interior Features: High Ceiling , Security Gate, Skylight, Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas-Burning, Living Room, Outside, Wood-Burning, Other
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
Kitchen: Stone Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood over Range, Island with Sink, Double Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Pantry, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer, Washer / Dryer
Guest Quarters: Covered pergola

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Pool Description: Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Cover, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo, Spa - Cover, Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
Extras: Not Applicable
Security/Safety: Secured Garage / Parking

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Parking Area

Location

Area: Crescent Park
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Center & Lincoln

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central AC, Multi-Zone
Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air), Radiant Floors

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Telecomm.: Audio / Video Prewired, Networked
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Custom, Traditional
Construction: Detached, Stucco
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shake, Shingle
Square Feet: 4,527
Year Built: 1955

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3444
Minimum Lot Size: 15000
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,000
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck , Fenced, Firepit, Gazebo, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto
Zoning: R1929
Lot Description: Level
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Gate

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Solar-Heated Pool

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Brian Chancellor
Sold by Comps, Suzanne Yost

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Schools

Schools serving 1661 University Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Duveneck Elementary School 705 Alester Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303	K-5	0.8 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303	6-8	1.4 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	1.5 mi

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

Price & Sales History for 1661 University Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/29/2025

Sold

$7,850,000

-6.49%

MLS

7/12/2025

Price Reduced

$8,395,000

-4.06%

MLS

5/15/2025

Listed

$8,750,000

—

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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