Property Details
About this Property
This is a collection of three residential condos APNs 120-73-001, 120-73-002, and 120-73-003 connected by a private common area and sold together as a compound. Perched above the city with sweeping views from downtown Palo Alto to the Santa Cruz Mountains, this architectural triumph known as "The Castle in the Sky" is a true one-of-one. Designed in 2012 by Bellomo Architects as the architect's personal residence, this slag-based concrete compound offers unmatched rarity, security, and exclusivity. Set atop a two-story commercial building and the only residential use in the area, this private enclave offers 17,000 sf of exclusive use space featuring three impeccably designed condos. Each offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, private balconies, and expansive 1,000 sq ft rooftop gardens with 3 feet of soil for true outdoor living. Fleetwood floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant hydronic heating/cooling, and floating staircases create a seamless, sophisticated design. Multiple layers of controlled access and an 8-vehicle subterranean garage with car elevator ensure protection and discretion. Tucked in the heart of Palo Alto, this hidden fortress above the city provides total seclusion with immediate proximity to the world's most influential tech and business hub.
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MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML82009163
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
13
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Primary Suite/Retreat - 2+, Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Shower and Tub, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Stall Shower - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub
Kitchen
Countertop - Synthetic, Dual Fuel, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink, Pantry
Appliances
Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Flooring
Concrete
Laundry
Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Inside
Cooling
Other
Heating
Radiant Floors
Exterior Features
Roof
Concrete, Other, Bitumen
Foundation
Slab, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Piling, Quake Bracing, Reinforced Concrete
Style
Modern/High Tech
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Garage: 7 Car(s)
Elementary District
Palo Alto Unified
High School District
Palo Alto Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
HOA Fee
$6000
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Zoning
CDCGF
School Ratings
Nearby Schools
| Schools | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High School | public | 9-12 | 0.52 mi | |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | public | UG | 0.59 mi | N/A |
| Addison Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.71 mi | |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | public | K-12 | 0.77 mi | N/A |
| Walter Hays Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.10 mi | |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | public | 9-12 | 1.38 mi | |
| Escondido Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.59 mi | |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | public | 6-8 | 1.61 mi | |
| Duveneck Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.65 mi | |
| Laurel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.73 mi | |
| Hillview Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.78 mi | |
| Oak Knoll Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.82 mi | |
| Encinal Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.92 mi | |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.07 mi | |
| El Carmelo Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.19 mi | |
| Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy | public | K-5 | 2.20 mi | |
| Ronald Mcnair Academy | public | 6-8 | 2.22 mi | N/A |
| Ohlone Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.22 mi | |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary School | public | 8 | 2.28 mi | N/A |
| Belle Haven Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.29 mi |
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102 University Ave 3a 3b 3c is a Condominium in Palo Alto, CA 94301. This 7,471 square foot property sits on a 8,090 Sq Ft Lot and features 6 bedrooms & 7 full and 2 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $24,950,000 and was built in 2011. This address can also be written as 102 University Ave 3a 3b 3c, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 09, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Samir Arsan, (650) 322-3143
