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
Address:
789 University Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
City:
Palo Alto
Listed Date:
Jul 3, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
3,536
ZIP:
94301
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
- Area699 – Not Defined
- CityPalo Alto
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code94301
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789 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
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