Gated masterpiece in Palo Alto is created for the ultimate Silicon Valley lifestyle. Originally designed by acclaimed architect Stephen Pogue, and recently expanded and updated, the residence offers luxuriously updated interiors with cutting-edge home automation and spectacular views from almost every room. Banks of French doors open to outdoor retreats with water and fire features, showcasing breathtaking natural beauty year-round. Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. Included are an immense designer kitchen, library, banquet-sized dining room, gorgeous entertaining spaces, and a remodeled master retreat. Grounds provide a large motor court, garage parking for three cars, pool house, and multipurpose center with a kitchen perfect for conferences and events. Enjoy a theatre, wine cellar, multiple spas, and so much more. No detail was overlooked, and no expense was spared. Near sought-after Palo Alto schools, Stanford University, and some of the world's most famous companies.
Sold for $12,850,000
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$12,850,000
890 Robb Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
7beds
8,793sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2003
1.01 Acres Lot
$12,242,700 Zestimate®
$1,461/sqft
$22,829 Estimated rent
Home value
$12,242,700
$11.14M - $13.47M
$22,829/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Radiant, Solar
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Tub / Sink, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,793 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 17502015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Fence, Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Amenities Misc.: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, Walk-in Closet, Security Gate, Open Beam Ceiling
- Bathroom: Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Shower and Tub, Double Sinks, Updated Bath, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s)
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
- Building Type: Detached
- Listing Class: Residential
- Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Gate / Door Opener
- Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
- Fireplaces: Other Location, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller, Tankless Water Heater, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Home System, Solar Power
- Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
- Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone
- Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Oven Range, Countertop - Granite, Island, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Wine Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Countertop - Quartz
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- View: Bay, City Lights, Mountains
- Water: Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
- Heating: Radiant, Solar, Central Forced Air
- Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Library, Formal Entry, Storage, Laundry Room, Basement - Finished, Other, Den / Study / Office, Media / Home Theater, Wine Cellar / Storage, Recreation Room
- Roof: Other
- Security Features: Security Fence, Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
- Style: French
- Foundation: Masonry Perimeter
- Utilities: Public Utilities
- Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
- Construction Type: Wood Frame, Stucco
- Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate
- Laundry: Tub / Sink, In Utility Room
- Cooling: Multi-Zone, Central AC
- HOA Exist Y/N: 0
- Additional Listing Info: Not Applicable
- Pool: Pool - In Ground, Spa - Above Ground
- Communications: Audio / Video Prewired
- Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $12,850,000-34.1%$1,461/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  MLSListings Inc Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $19,500,000+51.3%$2,218/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81834973 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2016 | Listing removed | $12,888,000$1,466/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Palo Alto #81500916 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2016 | Price change | $12,888,000-9.8%$1,466/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Palo Alto #81500916 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,863 +91.4% | $12,850,000 +56.1% |
| 2024 | $97,621 +1.5% | $8,232,926 +2% |
| 2023 | $96,194 +1.1% | $8,071,497 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94306
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lucille M. Nixon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Ellen Fletcher MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Estimated market value
$12,242,700