789 University Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301
Crescent Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $34,352/month
Total Views
13,111
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,536
Sq Ft
$1,693
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Mud Room
- Addison Elementary School Rated A+
- High Ceiling
- Neighborhood Views
About This Home
In the heart of Crescent Park, this stately colonial home offers a rare combination of presence, character, and livability. A column-framed entrance leads to warm interiors that showcase the home's more than century-old heritage, with hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and vintage glass doorknobs throughout. While the architecture reflects a bygone era, the layout feels comfortably in step with life today, featuring grand formal rooms, a cozy fireplace, a chef's kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and five generous bedrooms, four of which have en suite baths. The backyard is just as inviting, with a deck, brick pathways, and wisteria-covered trellises creating a peaceful space to relax or entertain. Additional highlights include air conditioning, a gated driveway, and a detached two-car garage. All of this, just a short stroll from the shops and restaurants of downtown Palo Alto, and close to Stanford University, Caltrain, commute routes, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, August 09, 20251:30 to 4:30 pm8/9/2025 1:30:00 PM +00:008/9/2025 4:30:00 PM +00:00In the heart of Crescent Park, this stately colonial blends classic charm with everyday livability. Light-filled interiors, elegant details, a peaceful backyard, and a premier location near downtown, Stanford, Caltrain, and top Palo Alto schools.Add to Calendar
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Sunday, August 10, 20251:30 to 4:30 pm8/10/2025 1:30:00 PM +00:008/10/2025 4:30:00 PM +00:00In the heart of Crescent Park, this stately colonial blends classic charm with everyday livability. Light-filled interiors, elegant details, a peaceful backyard, and a premier location near downtown, Stanford, Caltrain, and top Palo Alto schools.Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,806
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 9,374 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Gate
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Shingle Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,536 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Mud Room
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Utility Room
- Neighborhood Views
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
Utilities
- Central Air
- Floor Furnace
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Separate Meters
- 220 Volts
- Individual Gas Meter
- Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 003-02-006
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Home Values in the Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,806 | $1,514,682 | $757,341 | $757,341 |
| 2023 | $18,527 | $1,484,984 | $742,492 | $742,492 |
| 2022 | $18,309 | $1,455,868 | $727,934 | $727,934 |
| 2021 | $17,949 | $1,427,322 | $713,661 | $713,661 |
| 2020 | $17,586 | $1,412,688 | $706,344 | $706,344 |
| 2019 | $17,389 | $1,384,990 | $692,495 | $692,495 |
| 2018 | $16,921 | $1,357,834 | $678,917 | $678,917 |
| 2017 | $16,623 | $1,331,210 | $665,605 | $665,605 |
| 2016 | $16,104 | $1,305,108 | $652,554 | $652,554 |
| 2015 | $15,943 | $1,285,506 | $642,753 | $642,753 |
| 2014 | $15,580 | $1,260,326 | $630,163 | $630,163 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | For Sale | $5,988,000 | -- | $1,693 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
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Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82013373
APN: 003-02-006
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