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listing_id: ML81992750
status: Closed
price: 4600000
beds: 6
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2830
sqft_lot: 7560
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1964
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "638 Towle Pl"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.430043
lng: -122.126765
days_on_market: 418
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Marybeth Dorst"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 245-8890"
list_agent_license: 01345542
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 638 Towle Pl

638 Towle Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML81992750 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,600,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
6 3 2,830 7,560 1964

Remarks

Welcome to this spectacular 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located in the heart of Palo Alto. The spacious home features a terrific floor plan with a gracious living room, a formal dining room, a combo kitchen/family room as well as a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs there are five additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A charming balcony presents an excellent sitting area to take in the mornig sun. There are two laundry options - conveniently located either in a family room closet or in the rare three-stall garage. Situated on a large lot with attractive entry, large side yard with rose garden and private back deck and patio area for entertaining. This property is situated within the Palo Alto Unified Elementary School District, near Stanford University and equally convenient to businesses in SF or Silicon Valley. With its ample space and thoughtful amenities, this home is perfect for comfortable living in a desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Palo Alto.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81992750
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Other, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Laundry In Garage, Other
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Wood
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Marybeth Dorst
Compass
License #: 01345542
Phone: (650) 245-8890

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.37 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 0.66 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 0.69 mi 8
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.72 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.73 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.07 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.27 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.37 mi 9
Greendell School public K-12 1.51 mi N/A
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.58 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 10
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.72 mi 8
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.73 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.78 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.85 mi 8
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.92 mi 10
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 2.02 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 2.13 mi 6

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Marybeth Dorst, (650) 245-8890.