1661 University Ave

Palo Alto CA 94301

4527 sq. ft.

15000 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $7,850,000

Brian Chancellor, last sold this property on 29 August 2025 after 105 days on market.

Overview

Nestled on a gorgeous and private lot in one of Palo Altos most coveted neighborhoods, this house offers timeless sophistication, exceptional design, and resort-like living. A spectacular great room boasts beamed & vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, 10 skylights, a striking metal fireplace surround, and a Chefs kitchen. Formal rooms include an open entry, an elegant dining room, and a living room with coved ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookcases. The primary bedroom suite has vaulted high ceilings, double doors to the central courtyard with fire pit, and custom metal barn doors to the beautiful spa-like bathroom and grand walk-in closet. The first floor also holds a second en suite bedroom and an elegant half bath. The second floor boasts two carpeted bedrooms and two bathrooms; one bedroom is en suite with two walk-in closets . The large professionally landscaped lot offers multiple spaces for outdoor entertainment and activities such as a custom regulation-size bocce court, a pool and hot tub with waterfall and a wonderful Ipe lounging deck, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining in the incredible pavilion that includes a fireplace, radiant heat, TV and half bath. Additional features include a mudroom, a laundry room, and an oversized 2-car attached garage.

Features

4 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

4527 sq. ft. floor area

15000 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Palo Alto over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1661 University Ave is $5.6m.

Median value

$5.6m

Estimated value range

$3.15m - $15.69m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

19%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Palo Alto. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1661 University Ave

2025

Sold

$7,850,000

29 Aug 2025 by Brian Chancellor, of Sereno

2011

Sold

$3,900,000

17 Nov 2011 by Mary Gullixson, of Compass

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