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listing_id: ML82035474
status: Closed
price: 11550147
beds: 5
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 4529
sqft_lot: 9000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1987
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "161 Lowell Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.435126
lng: -122.148483
days_on_market: 63
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Brian Chancellor"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 303-5511"
list_agent_license: 01174998
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-03-23
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 161 Lowell Ave

161 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML82035474 | Status: Sold | Price: $11,550,147
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 4 /1 4,529 9,000 1987

Remarks

Completely remodeled in 2021, this exceptional modern Mediterranean reflects a masterful collaboration between sought-after architect Danielle Wyss, renowned Plemons Construction, and award-winning BoxLeaf Design Landscape Architecture. Showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, the home features an open, light-filled floor plan wit refined finishes throughout. The living, dining, and great rooms flow seamlessly, opening to serene, resort-inspired grounds. Outdoor living is elevated by a beautiful pool, outdoor kitchen, and covered loggia with integrated space heaters and media center, ideal for entertaining year round. Inside, the gourmet chefs kitchen centers around a striking single-slab oversized island with breakfast bar, high-end appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Additional conveniences include a mudroom with custom built-ins, a well-appointed laundry room, and a two-car attached garage with built-ins and a TV, ideal for a home gym. A private home theatre offers versatility as a potential 6th bedroom. A sculptural staircase illuminated by dramatic skylights leads to 5 generously sized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with private balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with vaulted ceilings.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82035474
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Island, Island with Sink, Pantry, Skylight(s)
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Burning
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Upper Floor, Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone, Other
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Metal
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Pool Cover, Heated, In Ground, Sweep
Style Mediterranean

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, On Street, 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 R1

Contact Information

Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01174998
Phone: (650) 303-5511

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.49 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.53 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.62 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.76 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.79 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.19 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.39 mi N/A
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.41 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.87 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 8
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.01 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 2.10 mi 4
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 2.16 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 2.22 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.32 mi 8
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.41 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 23, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brian Chancellor, (650) 303-5511.