In the heart of Old Palo Alto, this home features classic Cape Cod architecture that unfolds to interiors transformed for chic sophisticated living. High-end finishes, hardwood floors, and designer lighting set the tone for luxurious living across three levels. Formal living and dining rooms lead to an all-white kitchen and family room combination, while the lower level enhances the lifestyle with a recreation room, refreshment bar, fitness center with Tonal, plus a bath with steam shower and outdoor cold plunge and spa by Diamond Spas. Ideal floor plan of 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths include an upstairs primary suite plus three additional suites and a lower-level suite ideal for guests. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a terrace fitted with an automated louvered ceiling and heaters, a Hestan built-in barbecue, fire pit terrace, and eco-friendly synthetic lawn. This home has all the extras: solar, home audio and theatre equipment, water circulating system for fast hot showers, Mitsubishi heat pump and more. Adding the finishing touch is the homes superb location just over one mile from vibrant downtown Palo Alto, top Palo Alto Schools and convenient commute to the tech giants of Silicon Valley.
Property Details
Price:
$8,450,000
MLS #:
ML82008138
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Address:
251 Tennyson Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
City:
Palo Alto
Listed Date:
May 28, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
3,920
ZIP:
94301
Lot Size:
7,500 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1996
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School District:
Palo Alto Unified
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Family Room
Exterior
Garage Spaces
1.00
Parking Spots
1.00
Roof
Fiberglass
Stories Total
3
Water Source
Public
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Community
- Address251 Tennyson Avenue Palo Alto CA
- Area699 – Not Defined
- CityPalo Alto
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code94301
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251 Tennyson Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
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