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771 Center Drive, PALO ALTO, CA 94301

Santa Clara County

Key Facts

4Beds
3+1Baths
2,391Sq Ft
1956Year Built
2Garage
1Stories

Listed By: Keller Williams Thrive - 4088506900

Listed By: Anita Gat

Description

Set on a desirable park-adjacent corner lot in Palo Alto's coveted Crescent Park neighborhood, this exceptional 10,500 sq. ft. property offers a rare chance to create something truly special. Surrounded by mature landscaping and bordered by the beauty of Eleanor Pardee Park, the setting is serene, established, and rarely available. The existing 2,391 sq. ft. residence features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, offering an inviting foundation for renovation, redesign, or a more transformative vision. Held by the same family for more than 70 years, the property carries a meaningful sense of history while presenting endless possibilities for the future. Enjoy tree-lined streets, nearby downtown Palo Alto shopping and dining, acclaimed Palo Alto schools, Stanford University, Palo Alto Caltrain, and convenient access to major commute routes. Refresh. Reimagine. Rebuild. An extraordinary opportunity in one of Palo Alto's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1956

Stories

1

Living Area

2,391 sq ft

Garage Spaces

2

MLS® Listing#

ML82053232

Property Features

Interior

High CeilingsBeamed Ceilings

Cooling

None

Heating

Forced AirCentral

Flooring

CarpetHardwoodTile

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Basement

Crawl Space

Pool

None

Parking

Detached

Fencing

Back Yard

Lot Features

Level

Construction

Frame

Foundation

Concrete PerimeterPillar/Post/Pier

Roof

Shake

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

Elementary:
Walter Hays Elementary
Middle:
Frank S. Greene Middle
High:
Palo Alto High

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel Number

003-28-001

Affordability Calculator

$1,100,000

Estimated monthly payment

$29,273/mo

Principal $4,400,000 · Est. interest $6,138,392 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in PALO ALTO, CA

$1,000,000
Median Listing Price
40
Median Days on Market
1,570
Median Sq Ft
$1,252
Median Price / Sq Ft
283
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 450% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 84% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in PALO ALTO, CA.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • St Elizabeth Seton School

    Secondary · 0.2 mi away

  • Duveneck Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.5 mi away

  • Tru

    School · 0.5 mi away

  • Addison Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Walter Hays Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • German - American International School

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • Laurel Elementary School Upper Campus

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • First Congo Nursery School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • The Learning Center

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • La Scuola International Silicon Valley

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Ravenswood City School District

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • The Primary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Ravenswood Child Development Center

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Discovery Children's House

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Brentwood Academy

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Tokaikolo Christian Church

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Stratford School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Spring Education Group

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Silicon Valley International School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Rise Together Education

    School · 1.0 mi away

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