Stanford CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

This home is available to eligible Stanford faculty & staff only. Nestled on a cul-de-sac within a tranquil enclave on Stanford campus, this exceptional mid-century modern residence captures timeless design thoughtfully blended with contemporary comfort & architectural sophistication. An expansive 13,300 square foot lot surrounded by majestic mature trees, the property offers a remarkable sense of privacy, serenity, & connection to nature. Walls of glass frame picturesque woodland views while filling the home w/abundant natural light. The dramatic living room features soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, a gas fireplace & rich wood accents. The kitchen & family room open seamlessly to the backyard & include a center island, vaulted ceilings & skylights.Formal dining room offers custom built-ins & corner windows.The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet, en-suite bath & a private balcony. An upper-level den/office with a floor-to-ceiling bookcase provides an ideal work-from-home retreat.The lower level includes 3 additional bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, & direct outdoor access.Attached two-car garage.Rear grounds offer exceptional privacy, mature landscaping & multiple outdoor living areas for entertaining and relaxation.Sought-after Palo Alto schools.

Designed by Charles K. Sumner of San Francisco in a Mediterranean style with French influences, the home is set below street level on 1.15 private acres behind a dense screen of mature trees, and is nearly invisible from the street. The rear garden is an oasis, featuring a pool, two large decks, a stunning California live oak, redwoods, liquidambar, Monterey pines, and mature fruit trees. Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover purchased and completed the unfinished house while the future Hoover House was under construction on the crown of San Juan Hill. Original cedar shelves in the basement still bear the Hoovers' name. Three subsequent owners were distinguished Stanford faculty. The house is generous in scale throughout: a 13-foot entry hall, a 27-by-19-foot living room with sunroom, spacious dining room, and an upstairs primary suite with bedroom, bath, study, and dressing room. Period details include a multipaned arched staircase window, original French doors, and lath and plaster walls. Six bedrooms, 3.5 baths: 3,396 sq ft across two main floors, plus a 614 sq ft finished lower level that is not reflected in the tax record. Available to Stanford-eligible buyers only.