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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2,202 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago
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Set in Palo Alto's coveted Community Center neighborhood, this gorgeous Tudor seamlessly blends timeless charm with an open, light-filled floor plan. A formal entry welcomes you into a lovely living room anchored by a fireplace, while the sun-drenched dining room opens to a private, landscaped rear yard. Throughout, hardwood floors and true-divided windows showcase the home's character. The primary bedroom suite offers a private retreat with its own spacious balcony. A studio ADU with a full kitchen and bathroom provides fantastic flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. Ideally located near the Lucie Stern Center, Rinconada Park, the Junior Museum & Zoo, the Children's Library, and downtown Palo Alto, and served by outstanding public schools (Walter Hays, Greene, and Palo Alto High).

Full Property Details for 863 Melville Ave

General

  • Price: $5,098,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82061635
  • Updated: Today (9/17/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Interior Features: Skylight
  • Fireplace(s): Gas-Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, 1 Shower over Tub, 2 Stall Showers or More, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Built-In Oven/Range , Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Location

  • Area: Community Center
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Channing-Greenwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Whole House / Attic Fan, Other
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)

Utilities

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

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Square Feet: 2,202
  • Year Built: 1932

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6128
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,128
  • Zoning: R1

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Whole House Fan, Other

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Brian Chancellor

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  • Brian Chancellor

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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Schools serving 863 Melville Ave

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Walter Hays Elementary School
1525 Midfield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
K-50.4 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
6-80.9 mi
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
9-120.9 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 863 Melville Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Listed
$5,098,000
18.56%
MLS
5/09/2018
Sold
$4,300,000
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Tax History for 863 Melville Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$60,733
—
$5,075,411
2%
2025
$60,733
11%
$4,975,894
2%
2024
$54,955
-4%
$4,878,328
2%
2023
$57,134
2%
$4,762,675
3%
2022
$55,781
2%
$4,610,467
2%
2021
$54,682
2%
$4,520,067
1%
2020
$53,537
1%
$4,473,720
2%
2019
$52,950
84%
$4,386,000
85%
2018
$28,714
2%
$2,366,567
2%
2017
$28,209
3%
$2,320,165
2%
2016
$27,470
1%
$2,274,672
2%
2015
$27,202
2%
$2,240,506
2%
2014
$26,657
—
$2,196,619
—
2013
$26,620
—
$2,186,692
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863 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (MLS# ML82061635) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 863 Melville Ave is currently listed for $5,098,000 and was received on September 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 863 Melville Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palo Alto? You can browse all Palo Alto real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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