640 Los Trancos Rd

3,421 Sq. Ft.
$3,362 / Sq. Ft.
3,421
Sq. Ft.
$3,362
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stunning vistas of the hills and bay in this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the largest lots in Palo Alto with 12.55 acres in Palo Alto Open Space with a Portola Valley mailing address. Located on an exclusive private road the property awaits a buyer wanting to create a new estate or remodel the existing mid-century style home with expansive hill views. Large living room with high ceilings and separate dining room have breathtaking views. Family room/solarium is off the eat-in kitchen...Stunning vistas of the hills and bay in this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the largest lots in Palo Alto with 12.55 acres in Palo Alto Open Space with a Portola Valley mailing address. Located on an exclusive private road the property awaits a buyer wanting to create a new estate or remodel the existing mid-century style home with expansive hill views. Large living room with high ceilings and separate dining room have breathtaking views. Family room/solarium is off the eat-in kitchen with island. Two bedroom suites one being the large primary bedroom and two bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bathroom. Garage was converted into a studio plus large workshop and storage. Separate two bedroom guest cottage with living room with fireplace and sunny deck with views of Windy Hill. Amenities are sunny Pool surrounded by gardens, Tennis court, Greenhouses and sheds for storage, and a walking trail on the property takes one to breathtaking bay views. The property backs up to the Arastradero Preserve. The location is very quiet and private but close to Ladera Shopper, Robert's Market, and the 280 corridor to Silicon Valley and Stanford University, Stanford Shopping and Medical Centers. The bay view photos were from the trails. Palo Altos Schools & utilities.
  1. Listed by Sue Crawford • DRE #00587710 • Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty • 650-207-8444

Property Details for 640 Los Trancos Road

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
6
View
Bay, City Lights, Hills
Cross Street
Los Trancos Road
LISTING UPDATED: 11/11/2025 02:20 PM

Property Details for 640 Los Trancos Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML81999832
Days on Compass290
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1959
Lot Size12.55 AC / 546,678 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Sue Crawford, DRE #00587710
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Building Information for 640 Los Trancos Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size12.55 AC / 546,678 SF

Payment Calculator

$56,389 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$56,049

Property Taxes

$340

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 640 Los Trancos Road

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Basement - Unfinished, Workshop
  • Basement: Full,Partial
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower
  • Bedrooms: 4.0
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 3421
  • Pool: Yes
  • Special Features: Grab Bars
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: No Garage
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: 0
Property Details
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Area Text: Palo Alto Hills
  • Roof: Composition, Elastomeric, Tar and Gravel
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 640
  • Street Name: Los Trancos
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 230
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 3421
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 66
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: 0S
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Directions: Cul de sac off Los Trancos Road approximately .6 mile from Alpine Road.
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 182-38-031
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94304
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto Unified
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved
  • Lot Acres: 12.55
  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down, Grade - Sloped Up, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 640 Los Trancos Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81999832

$11,500,000
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82000070

$11,500,000
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81999832

$11,500,000
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82000070

$11,500,000
May 29, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81999832

$12,900,000
May 29, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82000070

$12,900,000
May 29, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81999832

$12,900,000
May 29, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82000070

$12,900,000
Mar 28, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82000070

$14,300,000
Mar 28, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82000070

$14,300,000
Mar 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81999832

$14,300,000
Mar 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82000070

$11,500,000
Mar 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81999832

$14,300,000
Mar 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82000070

$11,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81999832

$11,500,000
11/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82000070

$11,500,000
11/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81999832

$11,500,000
11/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82000070

$11,500,000
05/29/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81999832

$12,900,000
05/29/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82000070

$12,900,000
05/29/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81999832

$12,900,000
05/29/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82000070

$12,900,000
03/28/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82000070

$14,300,000
03/28/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82000070

$14,300,000
03/28/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81999832

$14,300,000
03/28/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82000070

$11,500,000
03/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81999832

$14,300,000
03/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82000070

$11,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 640 Los Trancos Road

Taxable ValueLand$111,947Additions$142,291Total$254,238
Tax Record2025$4,077 ($340 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size546,678 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoning0SCountySANTA CLARAAPN182-38-031

Schools near 640 Los Trancos Road

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ellen Fletcher Middle
Public6 to 8

Henry M. Gunn High School
Public9 to 12

Herbert Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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640 Los Trancos Road is a single family home for sale in Palo Alto, CA 94028. This property was listed for sale on March 28, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $11,500,000. This listing's school district is Palo Alto Unified School District. Nearby schools include Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle and Henry M. Gunn High School. 640 Los Trancos Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,421 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Sue Crawford, DRE #00587710

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