---
listing_id: ML82043201
status: Active
price: 3999888
beds: 5
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2203
sqft_lot: 7200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1581 Dana Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94303
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.450762
lng: -122.135237
days_on_market: 5
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Omar M. Kinaan"
list_office: "Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 776-2828"
list_agent_license: 01723115
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94303 | 1581 Dana Ave

1581 Dana Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

MLS: ML82043201 | Status: Active | Price: $3,999,888
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 3 2,203 7,200 1950

Remarks

This updated, traditional home is situated on a large lot conveniently located nearby Duveneck Elementary school, Eleanor Pardee Park, Rinconada Park, the library, downtown Palo Alto, commute routes and many top Silicon Valley employers. Gracefully updated and expanded, the bright, spacious floor plan offers flexibility and modern comforts while retaining period charm. The formal entry leads to a bright living room with wood burning fireplace and parquet hardwood floors. The updated kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, pantry with pull-outs all open to a large dining room. The dining room flows to the back patio via a glass French doorperfect for entertaining. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms including a second floor primary with walk-in closet and office alcove are more than sufficient for the modern lifestyle. A huge, sunlit back garden awaits your finishing touches. Freshly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, new light fixtures, new roof, fresh paint, recessed lighting and two car attached garage complete this move-in condition home. Remodel, expand or build new on this wide, well located lot. Top rated Palo Alto schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82043201
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 5

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Slab
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Omar M. Kinaan
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 01723115
Phone: (650) 776-2828

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.14 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.69 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 0.82 mi 4
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.84 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 10
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.54 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.57 mi N/A
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.68 mi 4
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 8
Costano Elementary School public K-5 1.93 mi 3
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 2.20 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.28 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.28 mi 1
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.29 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.33 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.33 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.35 mi N/A
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 2.52 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Omar M. Kinaan, (650) 776-2828.