788 Ames Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 - Photo 1

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$4,350,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,949 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 6 days ago

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Property Description

Bright and inviting, this classic home showcases all the hallmarks of midcentury modern design, enhanced by a thoughtfully designed second-story addition. Spanning nearly 3,000 square feet, the light-filled floorplan offers expansive living and family rooms, a well-appointed kitchen, a dining room, three cozy fireplaces, and numerous glass doors that create effortless indoor/outdoor living. Five comfortable bedrooms include two luxurious primary suites, one of which occupies the entire second floor for exceptional privacy. The peaceful backyard is a true retreat with generous patio space, a hot tub, and lush mature landscaping that creates a private, tranquil setting. Just minutes from Midtown Shopping Center, numerous parks, and Highway 101, this home also enjoys access to acclaimed Palo Verde Elementary, JLS Middle, and Gunn High (buyer to verify eligibility). *Rendering photo included.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 788 Ames Ave

General

Sold For: $4,350,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82057398
Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Den / Study / Office, Mud Room, Office Area, Storage
Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas-Burning, Gas Log, Insert, Living Room, Other Location, Wood-Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs (2 or More), Skylight , Tile, Other

Bedrooms

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

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Electric Cooktop, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Self-Cleaning Oven, Pantry, Refrigerator, Other
Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer

Additional Information

Pool Description: Spa - Cover, Spa / Hot Tub
Extras: Not Applicable
Security/Safety: Security Alarm , Security Service

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Location

Area: South Palo Alto
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Holly Oak Drive

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Other
Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air), Fireplace , Heat Pump, Radiant

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Telecomm.: Other
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Eichler, Other
Construction: Detached, Wood , Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete Slab, Wood Frame
Roof: Flat / Low Pitch
Square Feet: 2,949
Year Built: 1960

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Minimum Lot Size: 8083
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,083
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
Zoning: R1B7
Lot Description: Level
Fencing (Description): Complete Perimeter, Gate, Mixed Height / Type, Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Low-Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Listed by Deleon Realty, DeLeon Team
Sold by Apr, Julie Tsai Law

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Schools

Schools serving 788 Ames Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Palo Verde Elementary School 3450 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303	K-5	0.2 mi
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306	6-8	0.5 mi
Henry M. Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306	9-12	2.1 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 788 Ames Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/21/2026

Sold

$4,350,000

-3.07%

MLS

8/12/2026

Listed

$4,488,000

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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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