440 Melville Avenue

Palo Alto , CA 94301

MLS#: ML81976371

$7,850,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: ML81976371
Listing provided by: Compass
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 9 months ago
On site: 1 year, 2 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1926

Sq.Footage

2,879

One Million Price Improvement!! This distinguished home, crafted almost a century ago, is now available for the first time in generations. This one-of-a-kind property reveals boundless opportunities to remodel, expand or build a true Silicon Valley estate that stands apart. Surrounded by vast estates, this immense property is exquisitely located within blocks of Stanford University, exciting Downtown Palo Alto, pristine parks, top shopping, fine dining, and exceptional schools. Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make this absolutely impeccable location into your home.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.3444

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $7,850,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 879

  • Price/SqFt

    $2,726

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Other

  • Middle School

    Other

  • High School

    Palo Alto

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Santa Clara

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One Million Price Improvement!! This distinguished home, crafted almost a century ago, is now available for the first time in generations. This one-of-a-kind property reveals boundless opportunities to remodel, expand or build a true Silicon Valley estate that stands apart. Surrounded by vast estates, this immense property is exquisitely located within blocks of Stanford University, exciting Downtown Palo Alto, pristine parks, top shopping, fine dining, and exceptional schools. Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make this absolutely impeccable location into your home.

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