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listing_id: ML81959241
status: Closed
price: 5010000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1985
sqft_lot: 9720
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1948
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "896 Southampton Dr"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.442218
lng: -122.133878
days_on_market: 756
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Julie Tsai Law"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 799-8888"
list_agent_license: 01339682
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 896 Southampton Dr

896 Southampton Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML81959241 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,010,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,985 9,720 1948

Remarks

Nestled in Palo Altos Leland Manor neighborhood, this residence boasts spacious, sunlit rooms and lush landscaping. With a large backyard patio, it offers comfort and elegance. Enjoy top-rated schools and nearby amenities including parks, libraries, and community centers. Large windows flood the interior with natural light. The family room features a vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace, while the living/dining room offers built-ins and a decorative fireplace. An open layout connects to the eat-in kitchen, providing garden views. The primary bedroom features an en suite bath, and all bedrooms are generously sized. A two-car garage offers ample parking and storage. Positioned in a prestigious neighborhood, this home presents great expansion potential on its large lot.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81959241
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms Stall Shower, Tub
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Gas, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Wood
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Julie Tsai Law
Compass
License #: 01339682
Phone: (650) 799-8888

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.26 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.47 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.52 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 0.62 mi 10
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.96 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.17 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.35 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.35 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.37 mi 8
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.39 mi 4
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.64 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.97 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 2.06 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.23 mi N/A
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.26 mi 4
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 2.39 mi N/A
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 2.42 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Julie Tsai Law, (650) 799-8888.