226 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Photo 1

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$8,450,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
5 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,977 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Sought-after Old Palo Alto neighborhood. Built in 1990 as the personal residence of a respected local builder, there is quality in every detail. The happy home of one familly for almost thirty years, this is the very first time it has been on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). From the soaring ceilings in the entry hall, to the grand living room, to the large, sunny, eat-in kitchen, this exceptional property is a blend of classic elegance and modern convenience. Five bedrooms, all with attached full baths. One suite, the primary, has a large bathroom and a walk-in closet. Another of the suites is ground level and is currently used as an office. Powder room for guests. Hardwood floors throughout much of the home. French doors to the sunny, private back garden. Three fireplaces. Oversized underground parking garage with room for multiple cars and/or workout and/or workshop space. Amazing location close to award-winning schools including Palo Alto High School, Castilleja, and Stanford University. Hurry! This one won't last! Shown by appointment only. No open houses.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 226 Lowell Ave

General

Sold For: $8,450,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82000650
Added to Site: 325 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Finished Basement, Formal Entry
Interior Features: High Ceiling , Skylight
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Other Location
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Marble, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 5
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Tile Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Built-In Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Underground Parking

Location

Area: Old Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Bryant & Emerson

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central AC
Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)

Utilities

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

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Tudor
Construction: Detached
Foundation: Concrete Block
Roof: Shake
Square Feet: 3,977
Year Built: 1990

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2066
Minimum Lot Size: 9000
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,000
Zoning: PA
Lot Description: Level

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Schools

Schools serving 226 Lowell Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Walter Hays Elementary School 1525 Midfield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301	K-5	0.6 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303	6-8	0.7 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	0.6 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 226 Lowell Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/15/2025

Sold

$8,450,000

-0.56%

MLS

4/02/2025

Listed

$8,498,000

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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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226 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (MLS# ML82000650) is a Single Family property that was sold at $8,450,000 on April 15, 2025. This property was listed by Lovinda Beal from our Woodside-Portola Valley Office.Want to learn more about 226 Lowell Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Old Palo Alto? You can browse all Old Palo Alto real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

226 Lowell Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301