Constructed in 1915 and masterfully reimagined in 2019, this iconic multifamily residence stands as a rare trophy property in one of Palo Altos most prestigious neighborhoods. With its blend of historic architecture and contemporary refinement, it is designed for those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and enduring quality. The interiors are finished with top-tier materials and fixtures, including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and double-pane windows. Each unit offers an elevated living experience, with mini-split systems and select central heating for year-round comfort. A centralized laundry room adds convenience for residents and management. The professionally landscaped grounds are maintained daily, with automated drip system for each planter. A finished basement with private access, kitchenette, and bathroom provides flexible usage and the potential for additional income. Perfectly positioned near world-renowned institutions and employers, including Stanford University, Google, Meta, and HP, this fully occupied property offers stability and prestige. With its seamless fusion of character, modernity, and location, this is more than a multifamily asset, it is an investment in architectural legacy.
Listed by Helen Chong
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License #01700495
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Real Brokerage Technologies
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408-800-5478
Listed by Susanna Leung
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License #01920125
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Real Brokerage Technologies
Last updated September 07, 2025
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Source: MLSListings #ML82009468
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodCrescent Park
Bedrooms11
Days on Prevu98
Size5,939 sqft
Price per sqft$1,431
Amenities
Dishwasher
Pets Allowed
Parking
Location
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Listing History
06/03/2025
Listed by Real Brokerage Technologies
$8,500,000
Property Details for 251 Middlefield Road
Exterior
Construction
Roof: Composition
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1915
Year Built Details: 2
Measurements
Building Area Total: 5,939
Lot Features: Corners Marked
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Area: 10,000
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 10,000
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 003-01-0760
Interior
Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Tile, Travertine, Vinyl/Linoleum
Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate
Measurements
Living Area: 5,939
Rooms
Bathrooms Full: 9
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedrooms Total: 11
Parking
Parking
Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Off-Site Parking, On Street
Parking Total: 2
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Addison Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: David Starr Jordan Middle_1
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Forced Air, Other
Laundry Features: Inside
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water - Public
Water Source: Public
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