Presenting a stunning home on a large 10,000 sq. lot in sought-after Old Palo Alto. This remarkable residence with a desirable floor plan, soaring ceilings, and updated interiors exudes sophistication. Revel in the grand entry, flowing into the formal rooms and leading into the gourmet kitchen with adjacent family room and library that open to the backyard. The primary bedroom offers a fireplace, French doors to a large balcony, and a light-filled bath. Enjoy the lower level with media room, ensuite bedroom, office, and spacious workout room. Additional highlights include a wine room, laundry room, zoned heating/cooling, and a 2-car garage. The resort-style grounds ensure complete privacy, featuring a pool, spa, and half bath. The covered patio with outdoor kitchen features a fireplace, pizza oven and built-in seating around the fire pit overlooking the inviting pool, spa and grounds. Close proximity to top-rated schools, parks, Stanford University, Cal. Ave, and Town & Country Village
Sold for $7,798,000
$7,798,000
243 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
5,042sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2005
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$8,598,800 Zestimate®
$1,547/sqft
$17,022 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,598,800
$7.91M - $9.29M
$17,022/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 03, 2025 at 01:51pm
Listed by:
Lori Buecheler 01859485 650-387-2716,
Compass 650-323-1111,
Sherry Bucolo 00613242 650-207-9909,
Compass
Bought with:
Lori Buecheler, 01859485
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81928729
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, TubinPrimaryBedroom, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Built In Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage, Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,042
- Total interior livable area: 5,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced, Courtyard, Fire Pit
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Spa features: Indoor
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate
Lot
- Size: 10,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 12418076
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2023 | Sold | $7,798,000$1,547/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81928729 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2023 | Pending sale | $7,798,000$1,547/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81928729 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $7,798,000+225.6%$1,547/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81928729 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2003 | Sold | $2,395,000$475/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,505 +4.3% | $8,113,039 +2% |
| 2024 | $94,423 +59.2% | $7,953,960 +60.8% |
| 2023 | $59,319 +1.2% | $4,947,832 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 243 Rinconada Ave