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$4,488,000

788 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303

61% above the Palo Alto median of $2.8M (50 active listings)

12% of Palo Alto listings have cut their price · half have been listed 28+ days

5beds
3.5baths
2,949sqft
$1522/sqft

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About this home

Bright and inviting, this classic home showcases all the hallmarks of midcentury modern design, enhanced by a thoughtfully designed second-story addition. Spanning nearly 3,000 square feet, the light-filled floorplan offers expansive living and family rooms, a well-appointed kitchen, a dining room, three cozy fireplaces, and numerous glass doors that create effortless indoor/outdoor living. Five comfortable bedrooms include two luxurious primary suites, one of which occupies the entire second floor for exceptional privacy. The peaceful backyard is a true retreat with generous patio space, a hot tub, and lush mature landscaping that creates a private, tranquil setting. Just minutes from Midtown Shopping Center, numerous parks, and Highway 101, this home also enjoys access to acclaimed Palo Verde Elementary, JLS Middle, and Gunn High (buyer to verify eligibility).

Property details

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1960
Lot size
8,083 sqft
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Stories
1
View
Neighborhood
County
Santa Clara
Listed
1 day ago
MLS #
82057398
Listed by
DeLeon Team · Deleon Realty

Features

  • Attached Garage
  • Gate / Door Opener
  • On Street
  • Central Forced Air
  • Fireplace
  • Heat Pump
  • Radiant
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Other
  • Family Room
  • Gas Burning
  • Gas Log
  • Insert
  • Living Room
  • Other Location
  • Wood Burning
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Wood
  • Flat / Low Pitch
  • Wood Frame
  • Open Beam Ceiling
  • Skylight
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Security Alarm
  • Security Service
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Flow Toilet
  • Thermostat Controller
  • Grade - Level
  • Public Utilities
  • Sewer Connected
  • Public
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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 8/12/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. MLS Listing #82057398. Listing courtesy of Deleon Realty.