251 Tennyson Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,920 sqft
- 7,500 sqft lot
- $2,155 per sqft
- 1996 build
- – on site
In the heart of Old Palo Alto, this home features classic Cape Cod architecture that unfolds to interiors transformed for chic sophisticated living. High-end finishes, hardwood floors, and designer lighting set the tone for luxurious living across three levels. Formal living and dining rooms lead to an all-white kitchen and family room combination, while the lower level enhances the lifestyle with a recreation room, refreshment bar, fitness center with Tonal, plus a bath with steam shower and outdoor cold plunge and spa by Diamond Spas. Ideal floor plan of 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths include an upstairs primary suite plus three additional suites and a lower-level suite ideal for guests. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a terrace fitted with an automated louvered ceiling and heaters, a Hestan built-in barbecue, fire pit terrace, and eco-friendly synthetic lawn. This home has all the extras: solar, home audio and theatre equipment, water circulating system for fast hot showers, Mitsubishi heat pump and more. Adding the finishing touch is the homes superb location just over one mile from vibrant downtown Palo Alto, top Palo Alto Schools and convenient commute to the tech giants of Silicon Valley.
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Last updated Jun 4, 2025
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MLS# ML82008138 —
This home is listed in more than one place. See it here, and here.
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The Building
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Year Built:1996
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Building Area Units:Square Feet
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Levels:Three or More Stories
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Building Area Total:3920
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Basement:true
Interior
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Interior Features:Family Room
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Fireplace Features:Family Room
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:3920
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Living Area Units:Square Feet
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Parcel Number:12417057
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Zoning:R192
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Lot Size Area:0.1722
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Lot Size Acres:0.1722
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Lot Size SqFt:7500
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Lot Size Units:Acres
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (650) 208-4510
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:5
Baths
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Total Baths:6
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Full Baths:5
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Partial Baths:1
The Listing
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Virtual Tour URL Branded:https://www.251tennyson.com/
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://www.251tennyson.com/unbranded
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Forced Air
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Heating:true
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Cooling:Central Air
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Cooling:true
Schools
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High School District:Palo Alto Unified
The Community
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Association:false
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Pool Private:false
Parking
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Garage:true
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Garage Spaces:1
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Covered Spaces:1
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$8,450,000
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$45,247
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| Taxes | N/A |
| Insurance | $2,323 |
| Utilities | $232 See report |
| Total | $47,802/mo.* |
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Soundscore™
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Sale history
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5/28/25
May 28, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIDGE | $8,450,000 | 47.0% (4.6% / YR) |
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4/1/15
Apr 1, 2015
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BRIDGE | $5,750,000 | ||
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2/19/15
Feb 19, 2015
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | MLSLISTINGS |
