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listing_id: ML81955046
status: Closed
price: 8300000
beds: 6
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 2
sqft_living: 4898
sqft_lot: 16988
lot_acres: 0.39
year_built: 1936
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "40 Crescent Dr"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.457011
lng: -122.144937
days_on_market: 793
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
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: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 40 Crescent Dr

40 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81955046 | Status: Sold | Price: $8,300,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 4 /2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
6 4 /2 4,898 0.39 1936

Remarks

This meticulously updated Spanish-style home is the epitome of luxury living, featuring rich hardwood floors, bespoke cabinetry, high-end finishes, and exquisite architectural details throughout. The living room features a grand fireplace and exposed beamed ceiling. A gracious dining room opens to the patio, encouraging indoor/outdoor entertaining. The gourmet kitchen, a chef's delight, boasts sleek soapstone countertops, complemented by a premium selection of Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. An en-suite bedroom on the main level is ideal for guests or use as an elegant home office. Ascend to the upper level to find the luxurious primary suite with a spa-inspired bathroom. There are four additional bedrooms upstairs, each providing access to a charming wrap-around balcony. Adding to the allure, the owner has artfully restored the period baths, marrying new materials with the original aesthetic to preserve the home's historical essence. The backyard is a true oasis, offering diverse living/dining areas, a glistening pool, water fountain, sport court, and lush landscaping. Located in the coveted Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto, this residence delivers an unparalleled lifestyle of peace, sophistication & convenience. Close to downtown Palo Alto and easy access to Hwy 101.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81955046
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Stone, Island, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Upper Floor
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Radiant

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Heated

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water Public
Zoning R1929

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
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.81 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 0.85 mi 4
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 9
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.15 mi 4
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.39 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 10
Costano Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 3
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.58 mi N/A
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.62 mi 1
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.66 mi 8
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.15 mi N/A
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.31 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.31 mi 9
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.36 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.51 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.54 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.83 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact The Dreyfus Group, (650) 485-3476.