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Off Market Feb 2025 for $16M

$16,981,873

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $83,554/mo

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7 ba

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9,322

sq ft

1870 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

1870 University Ave is a 9,322 square foot house on a 1.8 acre lot with 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 03, 2025 for $16,800,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $16,981,873.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

1.8 acresLot Size

$1,822Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$16,981,873

$182K since sold in February 2025$736K since July

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This home's estimate is 140% higher than the average sale price ($7.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$5,825,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths3,892 sq ft
1560 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$11,902,500
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,499 sq ft
428 Maple St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$9,420,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,759 sq ft
1408 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD FEB 4, 2026
$5,925,000
D
5 beds4 baths2,736 sq ft
170 Southwood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$4,500,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,274 sq ft
1875 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$4,890,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,529 sq ft
1205 Woodland Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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$3,015,325

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$11,239/mo

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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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14 MoM

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Sale history for 1870 University Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$210,188 (+4.3%)

$12,240,000 + $4,896,000

$17,136,000

2024

$201,452 (+1.5%)

$11,378,292 + $6,030,493

$17,408,785

2023

$198,516 (+1.1%)

$11,155,189 + $5,912,249

$17,067,438

2022

$196,277 (+2.0%)

$10,936,460 + $5,796,323

$16,732,783

2021

$192,421 (+2.2%)

$10,722,020 + $5,682,670

$16,404,690

2020

$188,345 (+1.1%)

$10,511,785 + $5,571,246

$16,083,031

2019

$186,303 (+63.1%)

$10,404,000 + $5,514,120

$15,918,120

2018

$114,240 (+1.8%)

$10,200,000 + $5,406,000

$15,606,000

2017

$112,243 (+2.7%)

$6,375,000 + $3,060,000

$9,435,000

2016

$109,323 (+215.0%)

$6,375,000 + $3,060,000

$9,435,000

2015

$34,710 (+9.9%)

$6,250,000 + $3,000,000

$9,250,000

2014

$31,579 (+2.1%)

$1,693,343 + $911,797

$2,605,140

2012

$30,940 (+6.2%)

$1,685,690 + $907,677

$2,593,367

2011

$29,141

$1,652,638 + $889,880

$2,542,518

2010

$29,147 (+1.4%)

$1,620,234 + $872,432

$2,492,666

2009

$28,753 (+5.4%)

$1,608,125 + $865,912

$2,474,037

2008

$27,291

$1,580,340 + $850,951

$2,431,291

Tax history for 1870 University Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$210,188 (+4.3%)

$12,240,000 + $4,896,000

$17,136,000

2024

$201,452 (+1.5%)

$11,378,292 + $6,030,493

$17,408,785

2023

$198,516 (+1.1%)

$11,155,189 + $5,912,249

$17,067,438

2022

$196,277 (+2.0%)

$10,936,460 + $5,796,323

$16,732,783

2021

$192,421 (+2.2%)

$10,722,020 + $5,682,670

$16,404,690

2020

$188,345 (+1.1%)

$10,511,785 + $5,571,246

$16,083,031

2019

$186,303 (+63.1%)

$10,404,000 + $5,514,120

$15,918,120

2018

$114,240 (+1.8%)

$10,200,000 + $5,406,000

$15,606,000

2017

$112,243 (+2.7%)

$6,375,000 + $3,060,000

$9,435,000

2016

$109,323 (+215.0%)

$6,375,000 + $3,060,000

$9,435,000

2015

$34,710 (+9.9%)

$6,250,000 + $3,000,000

$9,250,000

2014

$31,579 (+2.1%)

$1,693,343 + $911,797

$2,605,140

2012

$30,940 (+6.2%)

$1,685,690 + $907,677

$2,593,367

2011

$29,141

$1,652,638 + $889,880

$2,542,518

2010

$29,147 (+1.4%)

$1,620,234 + $872,432

$2,492,666

2009

$28,753 (+5.4%)

$1,608,125 + $865,912

$2,474,037

2008

$27,291

$1,580,340 + $850,951

$2,431,291

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

Permits

Jan 7, 2026 • Active

Project - building

Remodel

Sep 15, 2022 • Final

Water heater (gas): one gas water heater, not tankless, same number of btus or less, and under 200,000 btus (detached single-family, duplex, single condo/apartment unit, and individual commercial tenant space)

Install a new water heater in the same location.

Plumbing

Water heater

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Pool Information
Pool Type: Pool/Spa
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CRESCENT MANOR
Living Sq. Ft: 9,322
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 5,099
Building Sq. Ft: 9,322
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BLK 116 LOT 5,6

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 946

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 78,618
Legal Lot Number: 5,6
Legal Block Number: 116
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 1.8048
Zoning Code: R1929
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Creek

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,322
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00310029

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Duveneck Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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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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Estimated sale price

$16.13M – $19.53M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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515 East Crescent Dr, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4529 Sq. Ft.	$8,105,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
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