601 Melville Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$15,000,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
7,823 Sq. Ft.
$1,917 / Sq. Ft.
7,823
Sq. Ft.
$1,917
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Magnificently & flawlessly remodeled, this notable Palo Alto residence is one of the City's most enduring landmarks. Exceptional design, outstanding craftsmanship & state-of-the-art amenities harmonize with the original architecture of this turn of the century beauty transforming it into a home that radiates warmth & hospitality. Grand rooms feature rich wood details, open beam ceilings, handsome stonework, & an abundance of windows. There are 5 huge bedroom suites, one on the main floor with a separate...Magnificently & flawlessly remodeled, this notable Palo Alto residence is one of the City's most enduring landmarks. Exceptional design, outstanding craftsmanship & state-of-the-art amenities harmonize with the original architecture of this turn of the century beauty transforming it into a home that radiates warmth & hospitality. Grand rooms feature rich wood details, open beam ceilings, handsome stonework, & an abundance of windows. There are 5 huge bedroom suites, one on the main floor with a separate seating area, two private offices, an open family/kitchen that will wow the home chef, an upstairs media room with snack kitchen, & lower level rec room. There is plenty of room for work, play, family time & exercise space. The home is surrounded by a serene garden with majestic trees, lush perimeter planting beds, water features & an inviting brick terrace with outdoor fireplace. A detached garage repurposed as an exercise space & a 1-bedroom cottage complete this special property.

Property Details for 601 Melville Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
View
Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood
Cross Street
Webster

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele Team, DRE #07000304

Sold By KW Peninsula Estates, Diana Nemirovsky, DRE #01988802

Add your commute
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2023 04:40 PM

Property Details for 601 Melville Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81802396
Days on Compass35
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,232 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele Team, DRE #07000304

Sold By KW Peninsula Estates, Diana Nemirovsky, DRE #01988802

Add your commute

Virtual Tour

Building Information for 601 Melville Avenue

Stories2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,232 SF

Payment Calculator

$95,512 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$81,861

Property Taxes

$13,651

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 601 Melville Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Media / Home Theater, Mud Room, Office Area, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage, Other
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Island with Sink, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar
  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Other Location, Outside
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 7823
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi-Zone, Other
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heat Pump, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Electric Gate
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Professorville
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • TIC Agreement: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 601
  • Street Name: Melville
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 241
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: Cottage
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 7823
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 115
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 120-07-036
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School: 315
  • 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
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .42
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Private / Secluded
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: No

Property History for 601 Melville Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 601 Melville Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$10,840,352Additions$2,957,943Total$13,798,295
Tax Record2023$163,807 ($13,651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt7,823 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,823 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,925 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated2012ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN120-07-036Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 601 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

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.

Similar Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar homes at this time. Please check back later.

Similar Sold Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar sold homes at this time. Please check back later.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele Team, DRE #07000304

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: San Francisco Association of Realtors, the MLSListings MLS, the BAREIS MLS, the EBRD MLS, Shasta Association of REALTORS® Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by San Francisco Association of Realtors, the MLSListings MLS, the BAREIS MLS, the EBRD MLS, Shasta Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.