1031 Fife Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301, Palo Alto, 94301 - 3 bed, 2 bath

1031 Fife Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301 home-pic-0

1031 Fife Avenue

Palo Alto, California 94301

ACTIVE
CONDITION: EXCELLENT
3Beds
2Baths
1,660Sq Ft
5,000Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$4,200,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$4,104,533

SUMMARY

Estimated Market Value

$4,104,533
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Palo Alto.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
1031 Fife Avenue
Subject
$4,200,000*
List Price
321,660$2,473-
A
1221 Hopkins Avenue
Sold
$3,577,000321,333$2,6830.6 mi
B
1032 Fulton Street
Sold
$4,060,000421,459$2,7830.3 mi
C
1301 Forest Avenue
Sold
$4,500,000321,716$2,6220.3 mi
D
1470 Channing Avenue
Sold
$4,000,000321,832$2,1830.6 mi
E
759 Cowper Street
Sold
$3,008,000211,400$2,1490.5 mi
F
429 Ruthven Avenue
Pending
$3,998,000
List Price
432,057$1,9440.8 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Excellent
TeardownExcellent

Property is new construction or fully renovated.

Despite being built in 1954, the property has undergone an extensive high-end renovation that meets current luxury standards. The home features a chef's kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances and an oversized island, a primary suite with a Carrara marble spa-like bath, and modern upgrades including heated floors, remote-controlled skylights, and smart-home technology. The use of oak hardwood flooring, dual-pane windows, and professional landscaping indicates a property with no deferred maintenance and high-quality finishes throughout.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Great Schools

    High School: Palo Alto High School (9/10).

  • Prime Crescent Park Location

    Situated in one of Palo Alto's most prestigious neighborhoods, this home offers exceptional proximity to Stanford University, high-end dining, and top-rated schools, ensuring strong long-term investment value.

  • High-End Modern Renovations

    The property features a sophisticated transitional design with a chef's kitchen, vaulted ceilings with remote-controlled skylights, and a spa-like primary suite with Carrara marble, providing a turnkey luxury experience.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1660, other record living area = 1521.

  • Compact Lot and Living Area

    With 1,660 square feet of living space on a 5,000 square foot lot, the property may feel restrictive for buyers seeking a larger family home or more expansive outdoor grounds.

  • High Price Per Square Foot

    The $4.2 million asking price represents a significant premium per square foot, which may be a deterrent for value-conscious buyers comparing it to larger alternatives in the surrounding area.

About 1031 Fife Avenue

This chic Crescent Park home blends transitional design with an open, light-filled floor plan, offering stylish and comfortable living in one of Palo Altos most desirable neighborhoods. A covered bluestone porch creates a warm and inviting entry, while inside, a stunning great room impresses with vaulted ceilings, remote-controlled skylights, built-in speakers, and dual doors opening to the rear. The chefs kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances, an oversized island with breakfast bar, and custom cabinetry. An open dining and bar area features a pantry and a U-Line wine refrigerator. The step-up primary suite offers a window seat, tray ceiling, dual WICs, and a spa-like bath w/ Carrara marble finishes, while two add'l bedrooms are privately situated off a separate wing. Additional highlights include oak hardwood flrs, dual-pane windows, custom grasscloth window treatments, a stylish hall bath w/ heated floors, a generous laundry/mudroom, and smart-home features including a Nest thermostat. Eco-conscious landscaping includes native plantings, while the private backyard features a natural stone patio, built-in speakers, faux lawn, landscape lighting, and a fire table. Ideally located near Stanford University, shopping, dining, parks, and top-rated schools.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
5,000 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2 (2 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Palo Alto Unified Schools

Addison Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi

7/10

Duveneck Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi

8/10

Laurel Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 1.6 mi

8/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds3.03.0
50%
Baths2.03.0
45%
Square foot1,6602,316
30%
Lot Size5,0006,420
30%
Price$4.20M$4.28M
42%
Price per sq ft$2.5K$2.2K
67%
Built year19541924
79%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market9156
3%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 26, 2026

$4,200,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Mar 23, 2021

$3,462,500

Public Record

Sold

Apr 15, 2015

$2,750,000

Public Record

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