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listing_id: ML82039638
status: Active
price: 3898000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1755
sqft_lot: 8025
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1955
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "897 Newell Rd"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.449053
lng: -122.139518
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Boyenga Team"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 373-1660"
list_agent_license: 70010882
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-08-06
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 897 Newell Rd

897 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML82039638 | Status: Active | Price: $3,898,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,755 8,025 1955

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Friday, August 7 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Boyenga Team
Saturday, August 8 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Boyenga Team
Sunday, August 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Boyenga Team

Remarks

Stunning architectural masterpiece in a prime Channing Park location, blending iconic mid-century design with modern livability. This thoughtfully remodeled 3BD + office / 2BA residence offers approximately 1,755 sf of light-filled living space on an expansive ~8,025 sf parcel. Signature design elements include open beam ceilings, globe lighting, walls of glass, skylights, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The spacious great room features a wood-burning fireplace and opens to multiple outdoor entertaining areas, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The updated kitchen showcases quartz countertops s/s appliances, ideal for everyday living and hosting. A flexible floor plan includes a private primary suite, dedicated office, and a separate bonus family/recreation room, ideal for work, play, or media. Radiant heated floors, double-pane windows, and energy-efficient features enhance comfort and efficiency. The private back and side-yard oasis offers patios, mature landscaping, a gazebo, and ample space for entertaining or relaxing. Located within the highly sought-after PA School District, including Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, and PA High. Close to major tech including Meta and Google, as well as vibrant Downtown Palo Alto, shopping, dining & key commuter routes.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82039638
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms Dual Flush Toilet, Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dual Fuel, Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Radiant, Radiant Floors

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tar/Gravel
Foundation Slab, Other
Pool Spa/Hot Tub
Style Contemporary, Eichler, Flat, Modern/High Tech

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 1 (120 volts)
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Boyenga Team
Compass
License #: 01254724,01254725
Phone: (408) 373-1660

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.28 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.46 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.66 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.80 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.03 mi 4
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.31 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.31 mi 10
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.70 mi 4
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 8
Costano Elementary School public K-5 1.97 mi 3
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.11 mi 8
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.12 mi N/A
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.15 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.23 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 1
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.30 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 2.50 mi 9

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735 Coastland Dr $3,988,000 3 2 2,075 PendingDoNotShow
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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 06, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Boyenga Team, (408) 373-1660.