In the heart of Crescent Park, this stately colonial home offers a rare combination of presence, character, and livability. A column-framed entrance leads to warm interiors that showcase the home’s more than century-old heritage, with hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and vintage glass doorknobs throughout. While the architecture reflects a bygone era, the layout feels comfortably in step with life today, featuring grand formal rooms, a cozy fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and five generous bedrooms, four of which have en suite baths. The backyard is just as inviting, with a deck, brick pathways, and wisteria-covered trellises creating a peaceful space to relax or entertain. Additional highlights include air conditioning, a gated driveway, and a detached two-car garage. All of this, just a short stroll from the shops and restaurants of downtown Palo Alto, and close to Stanford University, Caltrain, commute routes, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.
Property Details
Price:
$5,488,000
MLS #:
ML82013373
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Jul 3, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,536
Lot Size:
9,375 sqft / 0.22 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1921
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Schools
School District:
Palo Alto Unified
Elementary School:
Other
Middle School:
Other
High School:
Palo Alto
Interior
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Floor Furnace
Laundry Features
Dryer Included, Washer Included
Exterior
Parking Spots
4.00
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Map
Community
- Address789 University Avenue Palo Alto CA
- Neighborhood699 – Not Defined
- CityPalo Alto
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code94301
Subdivisions in Palo Alto
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Palo Alto as of Oct 21, 2025
53
Single Family Listed
222
Avg DOM
1,959
Avg $ / SqFt
$6,394,853
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 789 University Avenue Palo Alto CA is a Single Family for sale in Palo Alto, CA, 94301. It is listed for $5,488,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,536 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1921. The current price per square foot is $1,552. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Palo Alto is $1,959. The average listing price for Single Family in Palo Alto is $6,394,853.
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