$7,150,000
OPEN SUN 1:30PM - 4:30PM

839 Melville Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Community Center Neighborhood

Estimated payment $42,219/month

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,913 Sq Ft
$1,827 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Wine Cellar
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Two Way Fireplace

About This Home

Truly exceptional contemporary home designed by renowned local architect David Solnick. Perfectly situated in the heart of sought after Community Center, this warm and inviting home showcases tremendous natural light, privacy and volume. Walls of glass and four sets of sliding doors open to a serene central courtyard offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with tremendous privacy. Soaring 14' oak-beamed ceilings and slate tiled flooring highlight the dramatic living spaces while the sleek kitchen flows effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious and flexible layout includes a main-level bedroom wing with family room, private upper level primary suite, and a finished lower level with second family room, guest bedrooms, full bath, and kitchenette. Additional features include white oak floors, temperature controlled wine cellar, detached artist's studio, EV charging, and central heating & cooling. Enjoy a prime location just moments to Rinconada Park, Junior Museum & Zoo, the Children's library. Acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify).

Listing Agent

Christy Giuliacci

Compass License #01506761 Listed on: 04/03/2026

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Sherry Bucolo

Compass License #00613242

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,913 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • 125 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-34-038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 125
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3913
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Dual See Thru, Gas Log
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3913
  • Stories: 3
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Courtyard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Property Faces: East

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 327

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 003-34-038
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Walter Hays Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $44,541 $3,780,325 $2,230,263 $1,550,062
2024 $44,541 $3,706,202 $2,186,533 $1,519,669
2023 $43,888 $3,633,532 $2,143,660 $1,489,872
2022 $43,386 $3,562,287 $2,101,628 $1,460,659
2021 $42,532 $3,492,439 $2,060,420 $1,432,019
2020 $41,646 $3,456,629 $2,039,293 $1,417,336
2019 $41,190 $3,388,853 $1,999,307 $1,389,546
2018 $40,049 $3,322,405 $1,960,105 $1,362,300
2017 $39,348 $3,257,261 $1,921,672 $1,335,589
2016 $38,320 $3,193,394 $1,883,993 $1,309,401
2015 $37,952 $3,145,427 $1,855,694 $1,289,733
2014 $37,235 $3,083,813 $1,819,344 $1,264,469
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/03/2026 04/03/26 For Sale $7,150,000 -- $1,827 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $985,000 Bridgespan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,000,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $788,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82041182

MLSListings

APN: 003-34-038

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Community Center

839 Melville Ave, Palo Alto, CA

For Sale

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