Stunning vistas of the hills and bay in this once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the largest lots in Palo Alto with 12.55 acres in Palo Alto Open Space with a Portola Valley mailing address. Located on an exclusive private road the property awaits a buyer wanting to create a new estate or remodel the existing mid-century style home with expansive hill views. Large living room with high ceilings and separate dining room have breathtaking views. Family room/solarium is off the eat-in kitchen with island. Two bedroom suites one being the large primary bedroom and two bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bathroom. Garage was converted into a studio plus large workshop and storage. Separate two bedroom guest cottage with living room with fireplace and sunny deck with views of Windy Hill. Amenities are sunny Pool surrounded by gardens, Tennis court, Greenhouses and sheds for storage, and a walking trail on the property takes one to breathtaking bay views. The property backs up to the Arastradero Preserve. The location is very quiet and private but close to Ladera Shopper, Robert's Market, and the 280 corridor to Silicon Valley and Stanford University, Stanford Shopping and Medical Centers. The bay view photos were from the trails. Palo Altos Schools & utilities.
Sold for $10,500,000
$10,500,000
640 Los Trancos Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4beds
3,421sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
12.55 Acres Lot
$10,491,300 Zestimate®
$3,069/sqft
$7,869 Estimated rent
Home value
$10,491,300
$9.76M - $11.33M
$7,869/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 05:43am
Listed by:
Sue Crawford 00587710 650-207-8444,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-324-4456
Bought with:
Kelsey Takaha, 02244334
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81999832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, IslandwithSink, Skylights
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,421
- Total interior livable area: 3,421 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: No Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Storage Shed Structure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Hills
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 12.55 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Sloped Up
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 18238031
- Zoning: 0S
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Unimproved
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Elastomeric, TarGravel
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $10,500,000-8.7%$3,069/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Pending sale | $11,500,000$3,362/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Price change | $11,500,000-10.9%$3,362/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $12,900,000$3,771/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81999832 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 94304
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lucille M. Nixon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 8/10Ellen Fletcher MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94304
- 640 Los Trancos Rd