Constructed in 1915 and masterfully reimagined in 2019, this iconic multifamily residence stands as a rare trophy property in one of Palo Altos most prestigious neighborhoods. With its blend of historic architecture and contemporary refinement, it is designed for those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and enduring quality. The interiors are finished with top-tier materials and fixtures, including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and double-pane windows. Each unit offers an elevated living experience, with mini-split systems and select central heating for year-round comfort. A centralized laundry room adds convenience for residents and management. The professionally landscaped grounds are maintained daily, with automated drip system for each planter. A finished basement with private access, kitchenette, and bathroom provides flexible usage and the potential for additional income. Perfectly positioned near world-renowned institutions and employers, including Stanford University, Google, Meta, and HP, this fully occupied property offers stability and prestige. With its seamless fusion of character, modernity, and location, this is more than a multifamily asset, it is an investment in architectural legacy.
For sale
$8,500,000
251 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
11beds
5,939sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1915
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$8,214,900 Zestimate®
$1,431/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementElevated living experienceContemporary refinementTop-tier materials and fixturesFlexible usagePrivate accessProfessionally landscaped grounds
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 03, 2025 at 05:07am
Listed by:
Helen Chong 01700495 408-800-5478,
Real Brokerage Technologies,
Susanna Leung 01920125 408-666-6783,
Real Brokerage Technologies
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82009468

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate
- Flooring: Tile, Travertine, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,939
- Total interior livable area: 5,939 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Site, On Street
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
- Features: Corners Marked
Details
- Parcel number: 003010760
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,431/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,323,200
- Annual tax amount: $98,841
- Date on market: 6/3/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
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