For Sale4d on market
839 Melville Ave
Palo Alto, CA, 94301 • Community Center • Santa Clara County
$7,150,000
$1827/sqft
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
4Baths
3,913Sqft
0.17 acLot
2004Built
Property DNA
Contemporary Style
Built 2004 · 22 years of history
1-Car Garage
Attached · Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 2004
Truly exceptional contemporary home designed by renowned local architect David Solnick. Perfectly situated in the heart of sought after Community Center, this warm and inviting home showcases tremendous natural light, privacy and volume. Walls of glass and four sets of sliding doors open to a serene central courtyard offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with tremendous privacy. Soaring 14' oak-beamed ceilings and slate tiled flooring highlight the dramatic living spaces while the sleek kitchen flows effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious and flexible layout includes a main-level bedroom wing with family room, private upper level primary suite, and a finished lower level with second family room, guest bedrooms, full bath, and kitchenette. Additional features include white oak floors, temperature controlled wine cellar, detached artist's studio, EV charging, and central heating & cooling. Enjoy a prime location just moments to Rinconada Park, Junior Museum & Zoo, the Children's library. Acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify).
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights temperature controlled wine cellar, serene central courtyard, and tremendous natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$45,140/month
Principal & Interest$35,607
Property Tax$7,150
Insurance$2,383
Down payment20% ($1,430,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.35% rate · 30yr fixed · $5,720,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built2004
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot7,500 sqft
Days on Zillow4 Days
Price/sqft$1,827
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleContemporary
Year built2004
Stories3
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
CoolingCentral Air
RoofFlat
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces1
Lot7,500 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCommunity Center
ZoningR1
Annual tax$46,454
Parcel00334038
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Slate
Tile
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
2 plus Zones
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas Log
Two Way
Exterior Features
Exterior
Back Yard
Fenced
Courtyard
Parking
Attached
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
PrimarySuiteRetreatBedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
DoubleSinksPrimaryStallShowersShoweroverTub1StallShower2plusTubinPrimaryBedroomFullonGroundFloor
Dining Room
BreakfastBarDiningAreaEatinKitchen
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
IslandPantry
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market4
Est. value$7,031,000
Est. rent$7,989/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$1827
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$985,000
MLS updatedApr 5, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,480
Favorites52
How are the schools in Palo Alto?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$7,150,000$1,827MLSListings Inc
Oct 15, 2001Sold$985,000$252Public Record
Listed For Sale$7,150,000
Apr 3, 2026•$1,827/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$985,000
Oct 15, 2001•$252/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$46,454$3,780,325
Apr 7, 2024$44,541$3,706,202
Apr 7, 2023$43,888$3,633,532
Apr 7, 2022$43,386$3,562,287
Apr 7, 2021$42,532$3,492,439
Apr 7, 2020$41,646$3,456,629
Apr 7, 2019$41,646$3,388,853
Apr 7, 2018$40,049$3,322,405
Apr 7, 2017$40,049$3,257,261
Apr 7, 2016$39,348$3,193,394
Apr 7, 2015$37,952$3,145,427
Apr 7, 2014$37,235$3,083,813
Apr 7, 2013—$3,069,877
Apr 7, 2012—$2,851,270
Apr 7, 2011—$2,454,000
Apr 7, 2010—$2,699,664
Apr 7, 2009—$2,706,078
Apr 7, 2008—$2,653,019
Apr 7, 2007—$2,601,000
Apr 7, 2006—$2,550,000
Apr 7, 2005—$2,500,000
Apr 7, 2004—$919,553
Apr 7, 2003—$1,004,700
Apr 7, 2002—$985,000
Apr 7, 2001—$78,175
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Palo Alto, CA • Santa Clara County
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Nearby zip codes
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