161 Primrose Way Palo Alto, CA 94303
Duveneck-Saint Francis NeighborhoodEstimated payment $55,455/month
Total Views
10,822
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,685
Sq Ft
$2,577
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
- 0.31 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
A whole-home designer renovation, along with the addition of a unique ADU currently designed for poolside entertaining, has transformed this property into a luxury showcase for indoor/outdoor living. While preserving its original Victorian aesthetic, the home has been reimagined with designer appointments and modern sophistication. A formal dining room and richly paneled library/office give way to a sunroom, family room, and gourmet kitchen combination that opens to the rear grounds. Upstairs, 5 spacious bedrooms include the primary suite and two that have en suite baths and loft playrooms. A wraparound arbor-covered deck off the primary suite features spiral stairs leading to the pool, spa, and expansive terrace with a fireplace. Known as The Barn, the ADU offers a charming rustic retreat with restaurant-style seating, perfect for entertaining. Located in sought-after Green Gables, this home enjoys proximity to Stanford University and acclaimed Palo Alto schools
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $49,435
Year Built
- Built in 1994
Lot Details
- 0.31 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,685 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Loft
- Crawl Space
- Monitored
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Open to Family Room
- Built-In Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Marble Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Outdoor Fireplace
Additional Features
- 520 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 003-40-042
Map
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Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,435 | $4,205,391 | $2,768,692 | $1,436,699 |
| 2024 | $49,435 | $4,122,933 | $2,714,404 | $1,408,529 |
| 2023 | $48,711 | $4,042,092 | $2,661,181 | $1,380,911 |
| 2022 | $48,154 | $3,962,836 | $2,609,001 | $1,353,835 |
| 2021 | $47,207 | $3,885,135 | $2,557,845 | $1,327,290 |
| 2020 | $46,221 | $3,845,299 | $2,531,618 | $1,313,681 |
| 2019 | $45,716 | $3,769,902 | $2,481,979 | $1,287,923 |
| 2018 | $44,447 | $3,695,983 | $2,433,313 | $1,262,670 |
| 2017 | $43,669 | $3,623,513 | $2,385,601 | $1,237,912 |
| 2016 | $42,530 | $3,552,465 | $2,338,825 | $1,213,640 |
| 2015 | $42,121 | $3,499,104 | $2,303,694 | $1,195,410 |
| 2014 | $41,207 | $3,419,562 | $2,258,568 | $1,160,994 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2025 04/24/25 | For Sale | $9,495,000 | -- | $2,577 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $5,950,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commonwealth Land Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $2,150,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,625,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $36,557 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
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Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82003993
APN: 003-40-042
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