This is a collection of three residential condos APNs 120-73-001, 120-73-002, and 120-73-003 connected by a private common area and sold together as a compound. Perched above the city with sweeping views from downtown Palo Alto to the Santa Cruz Mountains, this architectural triumph known as "The Castle in the Sky" is a true one-of-one. Designed in 2012 by Bellomo Architects as the architect’s personal residence, this slag-based concrete compound offers unmatched rarity, security, and exclusivity. Set atop a two-story commercial building and the only residential use in the area, this private enclave offers 17,000 sf of exclusive use space featuring three impeccably designed condos. Each offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, private balconies, and expansive 1,000 sq ft rooftop gardens with 3 feet of soil for true outdoor living. Fleetwood floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant hydronic heating/cooling, and floating staircases create a seamless, sophisticated design. Multiple layers of controlled access and an 8-vehicle subterranean garage with car elevator ensure protection and discretion. Tucked in the heart of Palo Alto, this hidden fortress above the city provides total seclusion with immediate proximity to the world’s most influential tech and business hub.
Property Details
Price:
$24,950,000
MLS #:
ML82009163
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
9
Address:
102 University Avenue 3A 3B 3C
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
City:
Palo Alto
Listed Date:
May 30, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
7,471
ZIP:
94301
Lot Size:
8,090 sqft / 0.19 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2011
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Schools
School District:
Palo Alto Unified
Interior
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring
Concrete
Window Features
Skylight(s)
Exterior
Association Amenities
Electricity, Trash, Management, Other
Foundation Details
Slab, Quake Bracing
Garage Spaces
7.00
Lot Features
Secluded
Parking Features
Gated, Guest, Subterranean
Parking Spots
7.00
Roof
Bitumen, Concrete, Other
Security Features
Fire Sprinkler System
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories Total
3
View
City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Financial
Association Fee
6000.00
HOA Name
Circle Owner’s Association, Inc.
Map
Community
- Address102 University Avenue 3A 3B 3C Palo Alto CA
- Area699 – Not Defined
- CityPalo Alto
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code94301
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102 University Avenue 3A 3B 3C
Palo Alto, CA
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