Sold $12,000,000 1826 Waverley ST, Palo Alto 4 bd · 4 ba · 5,540 sqft
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$12,000,000List $12,888,00093% of list Sold May 13, 2026
4 Beds·4 Baths·5,540 sqft·10,000 sqft lot·Built 2007
1826 Waverley ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Listed 47 days ago · March 29, 2026  |  MLS# ML82040754
$2,326/sqft +23% vs Palo Alto avg
What this sale tells us: This home closed at 93% of asking after 47 days on market. Comparable Palo Alto homes today are pricing against this exact data point.
Price Position in Palo Alto
Median $2.8M
Above typical range
$1.5M$6.6M
93%of List Price
47Days on Market
$2,166Per Sqft
$12,000,000Sold May 13, 2026
70Active in Palo Alto
33Active in 94301
29Avg DOM
$1,899Avg $/SqFt
104.5%Sale-to-List
1.2 moInventory
59Closed Last 90 Days
104.5%Sale-to-List (City)
29Avg Days on Market

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About This Home

Classic design and substantial scale define this Old Palo Alto three-story estate. Brazilian cherry floors, curated lighting, and well-proportioned formal rooms are complemented by a spacious kitchen and family room combination designed for everyday living. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, including a luxurious upstairs primary suite with three customized couture closets, plus main and lower level bedrooms. The lower level also has a large recreation room with space for fitness, a theater with tiered seating, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. Outdoor living features a covered terrace, barbecue center, and beautifully landscaped gardens in a private setting. Additional highlights include two laundry rooms, closet organizers throughout, and a detached 1-car garage and carport. Close proximity to downtown University Ave, Stanford, and excellent Palo Alto schools, including Walter Hays Elementary.
MLSListings IDX
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · Annie Watson
MLS# ML82040754 · Data from MLSListings Inc.
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Property Details

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2007
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4 Full
Living Area
5,540 sqft
Lot Size
10,000 sqft
Garage
1 Spaces
Price/sqft
$2,326
County
SantaClara
MLS Number
ML82040754
Status
Closed
Stories
N/A
HOA
None

Interior Features

CentralForcedAir_Gas, Heating_2plusZones

Exterior & Lot

Slate Roof1-Car Garage0.23 Acres

Location

This HomeActivePendingSold
1826 Waverley ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · SantaClara County

Market Context

Price Positioning
$ Price context: Listed at $2,326/sqft vs Palo Alto avg $1,899/sqft (+22.5% above).
$ Sale-to-list: Palo Alto homes selling at 104.5% of asking.
Velocity: City avg 29 days. This home: 47 days.
🏠 Inventory: 15 4-bedroom homes currently available in Palo Alto.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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Market Snapshot

$2,849,000Median Price+12.3% vs Last Year
29Avg DOM-14.7 days vs Last Year
70Active Listings
104.5%Sale-to-List-0.3% vs Last Year
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Fairmeadow Elementary

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1826 Waverley ST
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$2,166/sqft · 6.9% below list
Closed May 13, 2026
MLSListings IDXColdwell Banker Realty
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Source: MLSListings Inc. Closed sales data.

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$4,116,659Avg Sale Price+12.3% vs Last Year
29Avg DOM-14.7% vs Last Year
70Active Listings
104.5%Sale-to-List
$1,899Price/sqft
1.2Months Inventory
59Closed (Last Mo)
Data pendingNew Listings/Mo
Source: MLSListings Inc. · May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Listed at $12,888,000 ($2,326/sqft). Palo Alto avg is $1,899/sqft, placing this +22.5% above. Comparable recent sales help frame the value.
Listed 47 days (as of March 29, 2026). Palo Alto average is 29 days.
Est. $80,560/mo with 20% down ($2,577,600) at 6.75%. Includes principal & interest ($66,873), property tax ($13,425), and insurance ($262). HOA: None.
There are 70 active listings in Palo Alto (15 are 4-bedroom). At $12,888,000 this is positioned against the city median of $2,849,000. Similar homes have sold at 104.5% of asking.

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Last updated: May 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM PT | Data reflects May 2026 MLS statistics
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