789 University Avenue

In the heart of Crescent Park, this stately colonial home offers a rare combination of presence, character, and livability. A column-framed entrance leads to warm interiors that showcase the homes more than century-old heritage, with hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and vintage glass doorknobs throughout. While the architecture reflects a bygone era, the layout feels comfortably in step with life today, featuring grand formal rooms, a cozy fireplace, a chefs kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and five generous bedrooms, many with en suite baths. The backyard is just as inviting, with a spacious deck, brick pathways, and wisteria-covered trellises creating a peaceful space to relax or entertain. Additional highlights include air conditioning, a gated driveway, and a detached two-car garage. All of this, just a short stroll from the shops and restaurants of downtown Palo Alto, and close to Stanford University, Caltrain, commute routes, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.

Days on Market

1 day

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$5,988,000

List Price

$5,988,000

On Market Date

Jul 3, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

239 - Crescent Park

Zip Code

94301

MLS ID

ML82013373

APN

003-02-006

Year Built

1921

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

5

Bath

4

Full on Ground Floor, Pass Through, Tile, Tub, Tubs - 2+

Parking

6

Detached Garage, Electric Gate, On Street

SQ FT

3,536

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

9,375.0

Lot Acres

0.21522 Acres

Kitchen

220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator

Cooling

Central AC

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Disclosures

NHDS Report

Family Room

No Family Room

Flooring

Carpet, Wood

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Fire Place

Family Room

Heating

Floor Furnace

Laundry

Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Inside, Washer

Views

Neighborhood

Fee

Unavailable

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