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listing_id: ML81961751
status: Closed
price: 4700000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2532
sqft_lot: 6600
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1936
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "534 Santa Rita Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.436314
lng: -122.138591
days_on_market: 713
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "DeLeon Team"
list_office: "Deleon Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 900-7000"
list_agent_license: 70010006
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 534 Santa Rita Ave

534 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81961751 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,700,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 2,532 6,600 1936

Remarks

This 3-bedroom home emanates the warmth and charm synonymous with Old Palo Alto. A gated garden pathway welcomes you, opening to more than 2,500 square feet of meticulously maintained living space. Retaining its original character, yet thoughtfully updated for modern living, the interior features hardwood floors, white millwork, and abundant natural light. With multiple fireplaces, a spacious living room, and dining area seamlessly connecting to the outdoors, this home offers ideal venues for both entertaining and daily living. Outside, a gazebo anchors the serene backyard adorned with vibrant foliage, and this home also includes a 2-car garage. Conveniently located just moments from the Midtown Shopping Center and within easy reach of California Avenue, Stanford University, and Caltrain, this home also enjoys close proximity to University Avenue and is just a short walk from esteemed schools such as Walter Hays Elementary and Greene Middle (buyer to verify eligibility).

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81961751
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Electric, Fireplace, Floor Furnace, Individual Room Controls, Radiant

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Wood
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Style English

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

DeLeon Team
Deleon Realty
License #: 01342140,01854880
Phone: (650) 900-7000

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.26 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.53 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 0.86 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.87 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.91 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 8
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.03 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.05 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.40 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.41 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.48 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.60 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 9
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.83 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.83 mi 4
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.94 mi N/A
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 2.29 mi N/A
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 2.38 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact DeLeon Team, (650) 900-7000.