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Property Description
Stunning vistas of the hills and bay in this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the largest lots in Palo Alto with 12.55 acres in Palo Alto Open Space with a Portola Valley mailing address. Located on an exclusive private road the property awaits a buyer wanting to create a new estate or remodel the existing mid-century style home with expansive hill views. Large living room with high ceilings and separate dining room have breathtaking views. Family room/solarium is off the eat-in kitchen with island. Two bedroom suites one being the large primary bedroom and two bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bathroom. Garage was converted into a studio plus large workshop and storage. Separate two bedroom guest cottage with living room with fireplace and sunny deck with views of Windy Hill. Amenities are sunny Pool surrounded by gardens, Tennis court, Greenhouses and sheds for storage, and a walking trail on the property takes one to breathtaking bay views. The property backs up to the Arastradero Preserve. The location is very quiet and private but close to Ladera Shopper, Robert's Market, and the 280 corridor to Silicon Valley and Stanford University, Stanford Shopping and Medical Centers. The bay view photos were from the trails. Palo Altos Schools & utilities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 640 Los Trancos Rd
General
- Sold For: $10,500,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML81999832
- Added to Site: 350 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Finished Basement, Unfinished Basement, Workshop
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Other
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Showers over Tubs (2 or More), Stall Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Kitchen: Tile Countertop, Dishwasher, Hood over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Skylight
- Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: No Garage
Location
- Area: Palo Alto Hills
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Los Trancos Road
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic System Connected
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Propane on Site, Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Slab
- Roof: Composition, Elastomeric, Tar and Gravel
- Disability Access: Grab Bars
- Square Feet: 3,421
- Year Built: 1959
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, City Lights, Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 12.55
- Minimum Lot Size: 546678
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 546,678
- Grounds/Landscape: Balcony / Patio, Deck , Storage Shed / Structure
- Zoning: 0S
- Lot Description: Grade Slopes Down, Grade Slopes Up, Private / Secluded, Views
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Unimproved
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Schools
Schools serving 640 Los Trancos Rd
School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School 1711 Stanford Avenue, Stanford, CA 94305 | K-5 | 3.8 mi |
Ellen Fletcher Middle 655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 6-8 | 4.5 mi |
Henry M. Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 9-12 | 4 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 640 Los Trancos Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Sold
$10,500,000
-8.7%
MLS
11/11/2025
Price Reduced
$11,500,000
-10.85%
MLS
5/29/2025
Price Reduced
$12,900,000
-9.79%
MLS
3/28/2025
Listed
$14,300,000
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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.
640 Los Trancos Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (MLS# ML81999832) is a Single Family property that was sold at $10,500,000 on March 12, 2026. This property was listed by Sue Crawford from our Menlo Park Office.Want to learn more about 640 Los Trancos Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palo Alto Hills? You can browse all Palo Alto Hills real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


