SOLD AUG 25, 2026

Sold on Aug 2026

$3,900,000

•

1,755

sq ft

897 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Stunning architectural masterpiece in a prime Channing Park location, blending iconic mid-century design with modern livability. This thoughtfully remodeled 3BD + office / 2BA residence offers approximately 1,755 sf of light-filled living space on an expansive ~8,025 sf parcel. Signature design elements include open beam ceilings, globe lighting, walls of glass, skylights, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The spacious great room features a wood-burning fireplace and opens to multiple outdoor entertaining areas, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The updated kitchen showcases quartz countertops s/s appliances, ideal for everyday living and hosting. A flexible floor plan includes a private primary suite, dedicated office, and a separate bonus family/recreation room, ideal for work, play, or media. Radiant heated floors, double-pane windows, and energy-efficient features enhance comfort and efficiency. The private back and side-yard oasis offers patios, mature landscaping, a gazebo, and ample space for entertaining or relaxing. Located within the highly sought-after PA School District, including Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, and PA High. Close to major tech including Meta and Google, as well as vibrant Downtown Palo Alto, shopping, dining & key commuter routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

8,025 sq ftLot Size

$2,222Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Boyenga Team •DRE #70010882 • Compass

Contact: 408-373-1660

Bought with Tia Li •DRE #02190031 • Ting Real Estate Services

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82039638

Redfin Estimate

$3,729,334

$171K since sold in August 2026$311K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.8% lower than the average sale price ($4.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
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C
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D
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SOLD SEP 12, 2025
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E
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SOLD APR 3, 2026
$5,730,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,790 sq ft
1143 Greenwood Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.7%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$316K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

4 days MoM

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Sale and tax history for 897 Newell Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82039638

Aug 25, 2026

Sold

$3,900,000

$2,222/sq ft

Aug 25, 2026

Sold

$3,900,000

$2,222/sq ft

Aug 14, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 14, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 6, 2026

Listed

$3,898,000

$2,221/sq ft

Aug 6, 2026

Listed

$3,898,000

$2,221/sq ft

+69

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,534 (+4.3%)

$258,970 + $206,649

$465,619

2024

$5,305 (−13.0%)

$253,893 + $202,598

$456,491

2023

$6,096 (+1.3%)

$248,915 + $198,626

$447,541

2022

$6,016 (+2.1%)

$244,035 + $194,732

$438,767

2021

$5,895 (+1.9%)

$239,250 + $190,914

$430,164

2020

$5,787 (+1.2%)

$234,559 + $187,171

$421,730

2019

$5,717 (+2.5%)

$232,154 + $185,252

$417,406

2018

$5,577 (+1.8%)

$227,602 + $181,620

$409,222

2017

$5,476 (+2.8%)

$218,765 + $174,568

$393,333

2016

$5,326 (+1.1%)

$218,765 + $174,568

$393,333

2015

$5,266 (+3.8%)

$214,476 + $171,146

$385,622

2014

$5,075 (+2.0%)

$207,117 + $165,274

$372,391

2012

$4,973 (+6.1%)

$206,181 + $164,528

$370,709

2011

$4,687

$202,139 + $161,302

$363,441

2010

$4,686 (+3.0%)

$198,176 + $158,140

$356,316

2009

$4,548 (+4.8%)

$196,695 + $156,959

$353,654

2008

$4,340

$193,298 + $154,248

$347,546

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,025

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,755

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00329061

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.

R-1

Single Family Residential District

The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park

Jun 21, 2024 • Final

Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)

Perform a direct replacement re-roof on a single-family home. No roof overlay is included.

Roofing

Nov 16, 2012 • Active

Project - building

Install an above ground spa and associated electrical components.

Electrical

Pool and hot tub

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Guest/Visitor Parking, On Street, Parking Area
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 1 (120 volts)
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Dual Flush Toilet, Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Office Area, Recreation Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Solid Surface/ Corian), Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven (Built-In), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Radiant, Radiant Floors

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood
Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
Roof: Tar and Gravel
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Gazebo, Low Maintenance, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn), Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Style: Contemporary, Eichler, Flat, Modern/High Tech
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Slab, Post & Beam

Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa - Cover, Spa - Fiberglass, Spa/Hot Tub

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Security Features: Security Fence
Special Features: Other (See Remarks)

Property Information
Property Condition: Built/ Remodeled Green
Property Primary ID: 741811

Land Information
Tract Name: Channing Park

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1842
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Green/Resource Efficient Features, Skylight(s), Thermostat Controller
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Gazebo

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 8,025 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00329061
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Duveneck Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 59-72% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Palo Alto, CA • 94303

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Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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$3.54M – $4.29M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
896 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1489 Sq. Ft.	$3,448,616
867 Newell Place, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$4,800,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
860 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$8,310,535
861 Newell Place, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2592 Sq. Ft.	$5,858,642

Address	Redfin Estimate
873 Newell Place, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$4,353,531
910 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1485 Sq. Ft.	$4,127,442

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