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listing_id: ML82042219
status: Active
price: 3998000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2041
sqft_lot: 7400
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1946
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "848 Boyce Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.450324
lng: -122.150039
days_on_market: 13
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "The Dreyfus Group"
list_office: "Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 485-3476"
list_agent_license: 70010094
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-23
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 848 Boyce Ave

848 Boyce Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML82042219 | Status: Active | Price: $3,998,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 2,041 7,400 1946

Remarks

Tucked away at the end of a private lane in Palo Alto's Community Center neighborhood, this home offers a great mix of privacy, comfort, and easy living. Surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping, it feels peaceful and tucked away from it all. Inside, the open layout is filled with natural light, beautiful hardwood floors and updated lighting throughout. The living room is anchored by a striking stone fireplace and flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and soapstone countertops, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Just off the living room, a charming patio creates an easy indoor-outdoor connection. The primary suite is a relaxing retreat, featuring a generous walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom. Nearby, the family room stands out with its high ceilings and sliding glass doors that open to the spacious backyard. Out back, you'll find a sunny, private yard with a lush lawn and patio, ideal for relaxing, hosting, or just enjoying the Palo Alto weather. All of this just minutes from the shops and restaurants on University Avenue and top-rated schools. With its central location, tree-lined streets and abundance of amenities, the Community Center neighborhood remains one of Palo Alto's most desirable places to call home.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82042219
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 13

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Stone
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

The Dreyfus Group
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 01121795
Phone: (650) 485-3476

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.30 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.63 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.98 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.04 mi N/A
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.17 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.33 mi 4
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.55 mi 8
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.63 mi 4
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.64 mi N/A
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.70 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.92 mi 1
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.02 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.03 mi 10
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 3
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.20 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.41 mi 8
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.51 mi 10
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.56 mi 9

Nearby Homes

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941 College Ave $3,295,950 3 2 1,623 PendingDoNotShow
440 Gilbert Ave $3,895,000 4 3/1 2,530 PendingDoNotShow
113 Seale Ave $4,398,000 4 3 2,102 Active
928-930 Scott St $4,698,000 4 3 1,540 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 23, 2026. For the most current information, please contact The Dreyfus Group, (650) 485-3476.