440 Melville Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$8,200,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,879 Sq. Ft.
$2,848 / Sq. Ft.
2,879
Sq. Ft.
$2,848
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This distinguished home, crafted almost a century ago, is now available for the first time in generations. Timeless architecture and luxuriant gardens unfold across an expansive and perfectly shaped 15,000 square feet (100 x 150) lot, one of the largest in the area. Sun-lit interiors featuring period details, French doors, and spacious formal gathering rooms are prime for elegant yet casual modern living. This one-of-a-kind property reveals boundless opportunities to remodel, expand or build a true...This distinguished home, crafted almost a century ago, is now available for the first time in generations. Timeless architecture and luxuriant gardens unfold across an expansive and perfectly shaped 15,000 square feet (100 x 150) lot, one of the largest in the area. Sun-lit interiors featuring period details, French doors, and spacious formal gathering rooms are prime for elegant yet casual modern living. This one-of-a-kind property reveals boundless opportunities to remodel, expand or build a true Silicon Valley estate that stands apart. Surrounded by vast estates, this immense property is exquisitely located within blocks of exciting Downtown Palo Alto, pristine parks, top shopping, fine dining, and exceptional schools. Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make this absolutely impeccable location into your home.

Listing Agent

  1. Xin Jiang

    Xin Jiang

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01961451

    xin.jiang@compass.com

    P: 650.283.8379

Property Details for 440 Melville Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
Waverley

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/25/2024 04:31 PM

Property Details for 440 Melville Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #ML81952369
Days on Compass94
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,000 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

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Building Information for 440 Melville Avenue

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$44,850 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$44,751

Property Taxes

$99

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 440 Melville Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Living SqFt: 2879
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Professorville
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 440
  • Street Name: Melville
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 241
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2879
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 98
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-1 (10000)
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 120-19-021
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .34
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other

Property History for 440 Melville Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 440 Melville Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$75,471Additions$101,238Total$176,709
Tax Record2023$1,191 ($99 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,879 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,879 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningR1929CountySANTA CLARAAPN120-19-021Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 440 Melville Avenue

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
Walter Hays Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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440 Melville Avenue is a single family home for sale in Palo Alto, CA 94301. This property was listed for sale on January 24, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $8,200,000. This listing's school district is Palo Alto Unified School District. Nearby schools include Walter Hays Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle and Palo Alto High School. 440 Melville Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,879 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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