Off Market Jul 2025 for $17M

$19,786,390

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $116,185/mo

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5,787

sq ft

1650 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Nestled on one of the most coveted streets in the prestigious Old Palo Alto neighborhood, this elegant estate offers a rare chance to own a property of distinction on a generous 0.64-acre lot. Expertly remodeled with updated systems and refined finishes, the home honors its architectural heritage by preserving stunning original details throughout. The main residence features four bedrooms upstairs, a spacious guest suite on the main level and a finished attic. This flexible floor plan supports a range of lifestyles from intergenerational living to working from home. A separate 1,100-square-foot guest house and a detached two-car garage provide exceptional versatility and privacy. The chef's kitchen is a true centerpiece, outfitted with a large island, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances. French doors open to an expansive back patio with a built-in outdoor kitchen ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Lush, mature landscaping surrounds the home, with flowering beds, towering trees, and a raised vegetable garden creating a serene, park-like atmosphere. Located near top-rated schools, fine dining, boutique shopping, and Stanford University, this home offers the best of Palo Alto living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$3,419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael The Dreyfus Group •DRE #70010094 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Contact: 650-485-3476

Bought with Alexander Kalla •DRE #02125546 • KW Bay Area Estates

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML82009387

Redfin Estimate

$19,786,390

$1.8M since sold in July 2025$885K since July

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This home's estimate is 35.9% higher than the average sale price ($14.56M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$9,250,000
A
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$19,000,000
B
5 beds4 baths2,859 sq ft
342 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$18,250,000
C
5 beds7 baths5,676 sq ft
1501 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$9,800,000
D
6 beds6 baths5,310 sq ft
1932 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$9,080,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,785 sq ft
1965 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$22,000,000
F
5 beds7 baths8,219 sq ft
444 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.7%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$4.2M

$561K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

6 days MoM

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Impressive estate that stands out for the period details of the home and its accessory structures along with contemporary updates that blend well with the original. Large plot, only few Palo Alto properties feature lots this size or up.
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Sale history for 1650 Waverley St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82009387

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

$17,998,000

$3,110/sq ft

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

$17,998,000

$3,110/sq ft

Jun 23, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2025

Listed

$17,998,000

$3,110/sq ft

Jun 13, 2025

Listed

$17,998,000

$3,110/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80383335

Jun 2, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Feb 11, 2002

Sold

$115,000

$20/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$116,657 (+4.3%)

$15,000,000 + $2,998,000

$17,998,000

2024

$111,818 (+1.5%)

$6,969,590 + $2,654,231

$9,623,821

2023

$110,187 (+1.2%)

$6,832,932 + $2,602,188

$9,435,120

2022

$108,857 (+2.0%)

$6,698,953 + $2,551,165

$9,250,118

2021

$106,716 (+2.2%)

$6,567,601 + $2,501,143

$9,068,744

2020

$104,463 (+1.1%)

$6,438,825 + $2,452,101

$8,890,926

2019

$103,326 (+2.9%)

$6,372,803 + $2,426,958

$8,799,761

2018

$100,429 (+1.8%)

$6,247,847 + $2,379,371

$8,627,218

2017

$98,671 (+2.7%)

$6,005,237 + $2,286,978

$8,292,215

2016

$96,103 (+1.0%)

$6,005,237 + $2,286,978

$8,292,215

2015

$95,189 (+1.8%)

$5,887,488 + $2,242,136

$8,129,624

2014

$93,548 (+2.1%)

$5,685,458 + $2,165,198

$7,850,656

2012

$91,645 (+6.2%)

$5,659,763 + $2,155,413

$7,815,176

2011

$86,304

$5,548,788 + $2,113,150

$7,661,938

2010

$86,325 (+1.2%)

$5,439,989 + $2,071,716

$7,511,705

2009

$85,334 (+28,593.2%)

$5,399,333 + $2,056,233

$7,455,566

2008

$297

$5,306,040 + $2,020,704

$7,326,744

Tax history for 1650 Waverley St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$116,657 (+4.3%)

$15,000,000 + $2,998,000

$17,998,000

2024

$111,818 (+1.5%)

$6,969,590 + $2,654,231

$9,623,821

2023

$110,187 (+1.2%)

$6,832,932 + $2,602,188

$9,435,120

2022

$108,857 (+2.0%)

$6,698,953 + $2,551,165

$9,250,118

2021

$106,716 (+2.2%)

$6,567,601 + $2,501,143

$9,068,744

2020

$104,463 (+1.1%)

$6,438,825 + $2,452,101

$8,890,926

2019

$103,326 (+2.9%)

$6,372,803 + $2,426,958

$8,799,761

2018

$100,429 (+1.8%)

$6,247,847 + $2,379,371

$8,627,218

2017

$98,671 (+2.7%)

$6,005,237 + $2,286,978

$8,292,215

2016

$96,103 (+1.0%)

$6,005,237 + $2,286,978

$8,292,215

2015

$95,189 (+1.8%)

$5,887,488 + $2,242,136

$8,129,624

2014

$93,548 (+2.1%)

$5,685,458 + $2,165,198

$7,850,656

2012

$91,645 (+6.2%)

$5,659,763 + $2,155,413

$7,815,176

2011

$86,304

$5,548,788 + $2,113,150

$7,661,938

2010

$86,325 (+1.2%)

$5,439,989 + $2,071,716

$7,511,705

2009

$85,334 (+28,593.2%)

$5,399,333 + $2,056,233

$7,455,566

2008

$297

$5,306,040 + $2,020,704

$7,326,744

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

5,014

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12408081

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

Dec 10, 2013 • Active

Project - building

Replace the sewer line.

Plumbing

Mar 12, 2013 • Active

Project - building

Demolish an existing pool. Cap the gas and electrical lines.

Demolition

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, On Street, Gate/Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet, Ground Floor Bedroom

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tile, Stone, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, 2+ Stall Shower

Room Information
Laundry Room, Basement (Unfinished)
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Other), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Pantry, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator(s)
Guest House
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 1133

Interior Features
Laundry: Upper Floor, In Utility Room
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: None
Roof: Shingle, Wood Shakes/Shingles
Yard/Grounds: Fenced, Balcony/Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame, Stucco
Pillars/Posts/Piers, Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, High Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 5,787
Security Features: Security Alarm

Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 1,113
Property Primary ID: 253255

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.6457
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1929

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Guesthouse

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Walter Hays 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: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,014
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12408081

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Walter Hays Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° 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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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$18.80M – $22.76M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1557 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3644 Sq. Ft.	$8,913,704
1664 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2933 Sq. Ft.	$8,182,076

Address	Redfin Estimate
1651 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7718 Sq. Ft.	$15,996,894
1709 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4946 Sq. Ft.	$10,202,550

Address	Redfin Estimate
1617 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2459 Sq. Ft.	$7,895,949
1700 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7178 Sq. Ft.	$23,772,847

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