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listing_id: ML81955476
status: Closed
price: 4300000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 3238
sqft_lot: 11761
lot_acres: 0.27
year_built: 1975
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1270 University Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.455473
lng: -122.14997
days_on_market: 786
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 | 1270 University Ave

1270 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81955476 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,300,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 3 /1 3,238 0.27 1975

Remarks

Welcome to this inviting home perfect for entertaining, where the primary living areas are thoughtfully located on the first floor, effortlessly flowing into the park-like backyard oasis. Step outside to find a large lot with a covered patio, deck and mature landscaping. Inside, the kitchen showcases modern quartz countertops, center island, breakfast area, and a convenient passthrough window to the formal dining room. Cozy up in the family room, complete with a wet bar and fireplace, ideal for relaxing evenings. Or utilize the family room as a first floor en-suite bedroom well-suited for multi-generational living and guest accommodations. Upstairs, you'll find four large bedrooms, including a peaceful primary suite boasting a private balcony and luxurious en-suite bathroom. Additionally, a generous rooftop deck offers a private and tranquil outdoor escape. Hardwood floors and charming built-in cabinetry add to the home's character, while an attached 2-car garage provides convenience. Nestled in Crescent Park, a highly sought-after Palo Alto neighborhood known for its tranquility and top-tier schools. Just moments from downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, major tech companies and Highway 101, this charming and vibrant home provides an ideal balance of comfort and convenience.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81955476
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat, Mansard
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

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
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
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.66 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.94 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.98 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.14 mi 4
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.28 mi 4
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.32 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.38 mi N/A
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.42 mi 8
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.44 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.58 mi 1
Costano Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 3
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.87 mi N/A
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.07 mi 9
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.27 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.33 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.63 mi 8
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.72 mi 9

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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.