For Sale229d on marketHistoric · 105 yrs
660 Palo Alto Ave
Palo Alto, CA, 94301 • Downtown North • Santa Clara County
$3,198,000
$1333/sqft
-$277,000 since Mar 17, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
2,400Sqft
0.11 acLot
1921Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1921 · 105 years of history
1-Car Garage
Attached
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Listed 229 days ago · 3,151 views · 57 saves
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229 days on market
Established listing
$1,333/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1921 · Historic
Located just blocks to downtown Palo Alto this home offers an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, multiple windows plus finished basement with separate outdoor entry for optionality. The impressive great room is the central gathering place with gas fireplace, hardwood floors and dining area. Adjacent kitchen includes granite counter tops, tumbled stone back splash with stainless steel appliances including LG refrigerator, Bosh dishwasher, gas Elan range and oven. The primary bedroom includes en suite bath with dual vanity, jetted tub, stall shower with glass enclosure and walk in closet. Additional office with vaulted ceiling is a bonus off of the primary bedroom. Two additional bedrooms share a hallway bath with a tub/shower combination. The basement has a separate outdoor entry and includes two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms and full kitchen with stainless steel Samsung gas range, LG refrigerator and LG washer/dryer. The wrap around backyard includes a fire pit for evening relaxing, raised planter beds and olive trees. Excellent Palo Alto schools and incredible opportunity and optionality with the completely separate and self contained basement. Outstanding location with close proximity to Cal Train, downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park, HWY 101 and Stanford University.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, olive trees, and en suite bath as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$20,190/month
Principal & Interest$15,926
Property Tax$3,198
Insurance$1,066
Down payment20% ($639,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.35% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,558,400 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1921
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot4,792 sqft
Days on Zillow229 Days
Price/sqft$1,333
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1921
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot4,792 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodDowntown North
ZoningR1
Annual tax$24,433
Parcel12001018
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Washer/Dryer
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
NoFormalDiningRoom
Family Room
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market229
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$1333
On marketAug 21, 2025
PostedAug 21, 2025
Last sold$277,500
MLS updatedMar 25, 2026
Tour days9
Views3,151
Favorites57
How are the schools in Palo Alto?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 17, 2026Price Change$3,198,000$1,333MLSListings Inc
Aug 21, 2025Listed For Sale$3,475,000$1,448MLSListings Inc
May 10, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
May 4, 2022Listed For Rent$7,450$3Zillow Rental Network_1
Feb 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Nov 17, 2020Price Change$6,450$3Owner
Nov 6, 2020Price Change$6,750$3Owner
Nov 2, 2020Listed For Rent$6,450$3Owner
Jan 4, 2001Sold$277,500$116Public Record
Apr 4, 2000Sold$550,000$229Public Record
Price Change$3,198,000
Mar 17, 2026•$1,333/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$3,475,000
Aug 21, 2025•$1,448/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed—
May 10, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$7,450
May 4, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed—
Feb 24, 2021•Owner
Price Change$6,450
Nov 17, 2020•$3/sqft•Owner
Price Change$6,750
Nov 6, 2020•$3/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$6,450
Nov 2, 2020•$3/sqft•Owner
Sold$277,500
Jan 4, 2001•$116/sqft•Public Record
Sold$550,000
Apr 4, 2000•$229/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$24,433$1,947,371
Apr 7, 2024$23,438$1,909,188
Apr 7, 2023$23,093$1,871,753
Apr 7, 2022$22,824$1,835,053
Apr 7, 2021$22,374$1,799,072
Apr 7, 2020$21,917$1,780,626
Apr 7, 2019$21,917$1,745,713
Apr 7, 2018$21,084$1,711,484
Apr 7, 2017$21,084$1,677,927
Apr 7, 2016$20,714$1,645,027
Apr 7, 2015$19,890$1,620,318
Apr 7, 2014$19,463$1,588,579
Apr 7, 2013—$1,581,400
Apr 7, 2012—$1,550,394
Apr 7, 2011—$1,519,995
Apr 7, 2010—$1,508,636
Apr 7, 2009—$1,512,221
Apr 7, 2008—$1,482,570
Apr 7, 2007—$1,453,500
Apr 7, 2006—$728,291
Apr 7, 2005—$714,012
Apr 7, 2004—$700,012
Apr 7, 2003—$687,183
Apr 7, 2002—$673,710
Apr 7, 2001—$621,000
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Palo Alto, CA • Santa Clara County
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