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8 beds7,039 sqft

953 Roble Ridge Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.64 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$1,264/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

In a bucolic oasis in prime Palo Alto, this newly remodeled, expanded, custom estate blends timeless Spanish style with the very best of modern luxury. Offering 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across 6,282 sq. ft. of living space (per plans), plus a 2-bed, 1-bath, 757 sq. ft. guest home (per plans), this idyllic estate rests on a lot of nearly 1.65 acres (per county), the second-largest lot in all of Palo Alto east of Foothill Expressway. Soaring ceilings and large windows create a bright, airy ambiance,...In a bucolic oasis in prime Palo Alto, this newly remodeled, expanded, custom estate blends timeless Spanish style with the very best of modern luxury. Offering 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across 6,282 sq. ft. of living space (per plans), plus a 2-bed, 1-bath, 757 sq. ft. guest home (per plans), this idyllic estate rests on a lot of nearly 1.65 acres (per county), the second-largest lot in all of Palo Alto east of Foothill Expressway. Soaring ceilings and large windows create a bright, airy ambiance, while spacious formal rooms invite entertaining, family and recreation rooms provide comfortable venues, and a gourmet kitchen stands ready to cater dinner parties on a grand scale. Enjoy the privacy of the master suite with a spa-like en suite bath, and find serenity amongst the trees that populate the peaceful grounds. Feel miles away from it all, yet be just a short trip to downtown Palo Alto, Bol Park, and enjoy access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility).
  • Listed by: DeLeon Team DRE #70010006 Brokerage DRE #01854880 • Deleon Realty 650-900-7000
Listing closed: 10/29/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81770124
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Median sold price

$8,000,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

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Property Information for 953 Roble Ridge Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: PALO ALTO
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Spanish
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Cross Street: Matadero Ave

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 1.64 AC / 71,441 SF

Features

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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Laundry Room, Loft, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Steam Shower
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Built-in BBQ Grill, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Built-in Vacuum, High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer
  • Living SqFt: 7039
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Spa - Fiberglass
  • Security Features: Security Fence
  • Special Features: Bathroom Features, Kitchen Features, Parking, Wide Halls / Doors (3 Ft +)
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
  • Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2

Property Details

Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Stone
  • Area Text: Barron Park
  • Roof: Clay, Tile
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 953
  • Street Name: Roble Ridge
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 232
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: Guest House

Lot / Property Details

Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 7039
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 33
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood
  • Zoning Detail: REB4
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 137-17-009
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94306
  • Elementary School: 310
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • Middle School Text: Ellen Fletcher Middle
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 1.64
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn

Property History for 953 Roble Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81770124

$8,900,000—
Oct 29, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81770124

$8,900,000—
Oct 15, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81770124

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81770124

$8,900,000
10/29/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81770124

$8,900,000
10/15/2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81770124

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

Public Records for 953 Roble Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$8,701,046

Additions

$1,403,721
Total$10,104,767

Tax Record

2025

$120,060 ($10,005 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

7

Baths

5

Total Finished SqFt

6,885 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

6,885 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

71,441 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1986

Year Renovated

1986

Zoning

REB4

County

SANTA CLARA

APN

137-17-009

Schools near 953 Roble Ridge 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
Barron Park 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 953 Roble Ridge Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
$8,900,000
8
7,039
71,441
–
4
5.5
5,284
39,480
$3,725,000
4
5.5
5,036
59,241
–
5
2
2,117
41,382
$6,200,000
4
3
2,056
43,560
–
5
3
3,829
35,510

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