About 863 Melville Avenue
Set in Palo Alto's coveted Community Center neighborhood, this gorgeous Tudor seamlessly blends timeless charm with an open, light-filled floor plan. A formal entry welcomes you into a lovely living room anchored by a gas fireplace, while the sun-drenched dining room opens to a private, landscaped rear yard. Throughout, hardwood floors and true-divided windows showcase the home's character. The primary bedroom suite offers a private retreat with its own spacious balcony. A studio ADU with a full kitchen and bathroom provides fantastic flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. (Main house: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths; 2,202 sq ft. PLUS studio ADU with a bedroom/flex space and 1 full bath; 271 sq. ft.) Ideally located near the Lucie Stern Center, Rinconada Park, the Junior Museum & Zoo, the Children's Library, and downtown Palo Alto, and served by outstanding public schools (Walter Hays, Greene, and Palo Alto High).
Features of 863 Melville Avenue
| MLS® # | ML82061635 |
|---|---|
| Price | $5,098,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Square Footage | 2,202 |
| Acres | 0.14 |
| Year Built | 1932 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Tudor |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 863 Melville Avenue |
|---|---|
| Area | 699 - Not Defined |
| City | Palo Alto |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Zip Code | 94301 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 4 |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Tile, Wood |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Whole House Fan |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Stories | 2 |
Exterior
| Windows | Skylight(s) |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
School Information
| District | Palo Alto Unified |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Other |
| Middle | Other |
| High | Palo Alto |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 17th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Brian Chancellor |
|---|---|
| Office | Christie's International Real Estate Sereno |