855 Hamilton Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$16,755,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,963 Sq. Ft.
$2,810 / Sq. Ft.
5,963
Sq. Ft.
$2,810
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Once in a generation opportunity, exquisite and rare property with tennis court just blocks to downtown. Completely transformed by top builder, architect and designer-this home has it all including elegance, grace, and functionality. All in a private setting with stunning landscaped grounds. Extremely rare, more than 1/2 acre this 6 bedrooms 4 full and 2 half baths home spans over three above ground levels. Refined mill-work and hardwood floors with grand scale formal entertaining spaces. Main floor...Once in a generation opportunity, exquisite and rare property with tennis court just blocks to downtown. Completely transformed by top builder, architect and designer-this home has it all including elegance, grace, and functionality. All in a private setting with stunning landscaped grounds. Extremely rare, more than 1/2 acre this 6 bedrooms 4 full and 2 half baths home spans over three above ground levels. Refined mill-work and hardwood floors with grand scale formal entertaining spaces. Main floor includes formal living and dining rooms, dedicated office plus two sun rooms for flexible use as well as an impressive great room with beautifully appointed kitchen, mud room, eat in breakfast room and family room overlooking the yard. The primary suite with sitting room and luxurious bath and walk-in closet is on the second level along with 3 bedrooms each with direct access to a bath. Third floor consists of two bedrooms, bath and an impressive recreation room, with cathedral ceiling and neighborhood views. The backyard has a sparkling pool, spa with in-ground cover and newer garage with adjacent pool house, full bath, fireplace, expansive patios and tennis court. All within blocks to downtown, shops, restaurants and Stanford University. A must see and extremely rare opportunity.

Listing Agents

  1. Judy Citron

    Judy Citron

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01825569

    judy.citron@compass.com

    P: (650)-400-8424

  2. Talia Citron

    Talia Citron

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01987761

    talia.citron@compass.com

    P: (650)-465-4814

Property Details for 855 Hamilton Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
Seneca
LISTING UPDATED: 09/03/2024 09:12 PM

Property Details for 855 Hamilton Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81957494
Days on Compass58
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.55 AC / 24,000 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Building Information for 855 Hamilton Avenue

Stories3Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 24,000 SF

Property Information for 855 Hamilton Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Mud Room, Office Area, Recreation Room
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Gas, Warming Drawer
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Living Room, Outside, Other
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
  • Laundry: Dryer, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 5963
  • Pool: Yes
  • Security Features: Security Alarm
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Crescent Park
  • Roof: Composition, Flat / Low Pitch, Metal
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 855
  • Street Name: Hamilton
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 239
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 3
  • Structure SqFt: 5963
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 109
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1929
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 003-03-033
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .55
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other

Property History for 855 Hamilton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 855 Hamilton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$8,225,847Additions$5,522,553Total$13,748,400
Tax Record2024$162,469 ($13,539 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt5,117 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,117 SqFtStories3Lot Size24,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated2005ZoningR1929CountySANTA CLARAAPN003-03-033Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 855 Hamilton Avenue

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Addison Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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