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  • Price cut: $392K (7/18)
    $6,288,000

    765 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    4beds
    3,798sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1904
    9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,656/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Enclosed sunporchFlexible multi-generational layoutDual drivewaysAmple parkingTwo automatic gatesSpacious primary suiteLush gardens
    Price Improvement! Consessions Considered! Private, Gated retreat just blocks from Downtown!Elegant and secure, this quiet home offers a flexible multi-generational layout and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Features include 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with high-end appliances, and an oversized dining room perfect for entertaining. The enclosed sunporch adds valuable flex space for an office or guest room.Enjoy the showpiece outdoor kitchen and fireplace—featured in design magazines—alongside a pool and lush gardens. The spacious primary suite includes a fireplace, sauna, jetted tub, and shower. Two additional bedrooms open to a sunny, peaceful deck.Bonus finished attic and basement offer added versatility. Fully fenced with two automatic gates, dual driveways, ample parking, and a 2-car garage with ADU potential. Located near top-rated schools, Stanford, shopping, and major hospitals. Expertly maintained for comfort and long-term value. With high rental demand and longterm value in the heart of Silicon Valley., this property doubles as a strategic real estate opportunity. It has more than just good bones. It has good spirit. Open House: August 2 & 3rd 2–4 PM.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 06:06pm

    Listed by:

    Katie Fanning DRE #01318679 510-393-5283,

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41099936MLS Logo
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    Next available tour time:Tomorrow at 9am

    Open houses

    • Sat, Aug 2

      2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Sun, Aug 3

      2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Office, Workshop
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Floor Furnace, Zoned, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Electric
    Features
    • Storage, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
    • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Screens, Window Coverings
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning, Gas Piped
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,798
    • Total interior livable area: 3,798 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Guest, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Gas Heat, In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Outdoor Pool
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
    • Features: Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sprinklers In Rear
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 00302007
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Intercom, TV Antenna

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: English,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding, Wood
    • Foundation: Concrete, Earthquake Braced, Raised, Slab
    • Roof: Shingle,Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1904

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Gated with Guard, Secured Access, Security Fence, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,656/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,533,031
    • Annual tax amount: $18,134
    • Date on market: 6/3/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
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