1301 Bryant Street - Historic Craftsman Estate

Old Palo Alto, California

A Landmark of
Old Palo Alto

Where architectural heritage meets curated garden living

Offered at $8,995,000
01The Story

Built to endure.
Refined to inspire.

In 1910, when the Peninsula was still defined by orchards and open land, a Craftsman home rose on Bryant Street. It was built with intention: hand-selected river stone, exposed timber beams, and the kind of proportions that reward attention. More than a century later, it still commands the corner with quiet authority.

Designated Category 4 Historic by the City of Palo Alto, the home carries architectural significance while preserving the flexibility to evolve. This is not a museum piece. It is a living residence, thoughtfully preserved and continuously refined by owners who understood the difference between restoration and reinvention.

The original details remain: coffered ceilings, a brick fireplace that anchors the living room, stained glass transoms that filter afternoon light into something almost sacred. What has been added over the decades was done with care, never competing with the original character, always in service of it.

1301 Bryant Street front facade with stone wall and wooden gate

The original river stone wall and Craftsman gate, circa 1910

Property Tour

Experience the estate.

Immersive Experience

Walk through every room.

Main Residence

Explore the original 1910 Craftsman, its living spaces, and the recreation level below.

Guest Suite

Step inside the private 870 sq ft guest quarters above the detached three-car garage.

Living room with coffered ceiling and garden views

Offered for those who understand the value of place, history, and possibility.

02The Residence
Grand living room with original brick fireplace and coffered ceiling

Rooms that breathe.
Light that lingers.

The main residence spans approximately 2,374 square feet across a floor plan that rewards discovery. Each room connects to the next with purpose: the expansive living room, anchored by its original brick fireplace, opens to views of the private rose garden. Coffered ceilings and rich wood paneling create warmth without heaviness.

Natural light enters from multiple orientations, shifting through the day, filtered by mature trees outside and stained glass transoms within. The proportions are generous but not imposing. Three bedrooms and four bathrooms provide comfort without excess.

This is a home designed for living, not just looking. The indoor-outdoor connection is seamless: French doors open to brick terraces, garden paths, and the kind of California light that makes every season feel like an invitation.

Living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves
Interior detail
Interior detail
Interior detail
Interior detail

3

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

4,288

Total Sq Ft

0.37

Acres

03Gardens & Grounds
Aerial view of the curated estate gardens
Garden pathway with stepping stones and mature plantings
Garden detail
Garden detail

Garden rooms.
Private worlds.

The grounds at 1301 Bryant are not simply landscaped. They are composed. Meandering paths connect distinct garden rooms, each with its own character: a private rose garden visible from the living room, a dedicated vegetable garden, and intimate seating areas shaded by mature trees.

The gardens were selected for the 2025 Gamble Garden Spring Tour, a recognition reserved for properties whose landscapes demonstrate exceptional design, horticultural variety, and thoughtful stewardship. It is a distinction that speaks to the care invested here over decades.

A heated Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa with therapy jets occupies the rear terrace, complemented by a dressing area, bath, and infrared sauna. The outdoor experience is designed for both quiet reflection and gracious entertaining, with spaces that shift naturally from morning solitude to evening gatherings.

"Selected for the 2025 Gamble Garden Spring Tour"

A recognition of exceptional garden design

Brick courtyard and garden terrace

A garden is not made in a year. It is the patient work of seasons, of hands, of time.

04Flexibility & Future

A property that grows
with your vision.

Beyond the main residence, 1301 Bryant offers rare flexibility for a property of this character. The estate is designed to accommodate multiple generations, professional needs, and evolving lifestyles.

Private office and guest suite above detached garage

Private Guest Suite

An 870 sq ft office or guest quarters sits above the detached three-car garage, complete with its own kitchen and full bath. Ideal for visiting family, a home office, or an executive retreat with total privacy from the main residence.

Lower level recreation space with bar and billiards

Recreation Level

The 1,044 sq ft lower level is a world of its own: a built-in bar, game area, mirrored exercise room, sauna, and hot tub. Connected by elevator access, it provides resort-level amenities within the privacy of home.

Aerial view showing full estate and adjacent parcel potential

Legacy Estate Potential

A rare opportunity exists to acquire the adjacent approximately 7,500 sq ft parcel, creating a two-parcel legacy property in the heart of Old Palo Alto. This kind of expansion potential is virtually unheard of in this neighborhood.

Estate site plan showing all seven zones of the garden estate
05The Location
Tree-lined streets of Old Palo Alto

Old Palo Alto

One of the most coveted residential neighborhoods on the Peninsula, where tree-canopied streets, historic architecture, and proximity to Stanford University create a community unlike any other.

The address
speaks for itself.

Old Palo Alto is defined by its mature tree canopy, wide lots, and a concentration of architecturally significant homes that span from the early 1900s to present day. It is a neighborhood where privacy and community coexist effortlessly.

1301 Bryant sits at the intersection of heritage and convenience: steps from Rinconada Park, Walter Hays Elementary, and the cultural corridor of downtown Palo Alto. Stanford University, Sand Hill Road, and the broader Silicon Valley ecosystem are minutes away.

Education

Walter Hays Elementary

Jordan Middle School

Palo Alto High School

Stanford University

Parks & Culture

Rinconada Park

Gamble Garden

Lucie Stern Community Center

Palo Alto Art Center

Dining & Shopping

University Avenue

California Avenue

Town & Country Village

Stanford Shopping Center

Transportation

Caltrain (2 miles)

SFO Airport (25 miles)

SJC Airport (20 miles)

Highway 101 & 280

Exclusively Co-Listed

Offered at $8,995,000

The Abigail Company

Abby Ahrens, Broker Emeritus

# 00325241

Mobile: (650) 303-6773

GreggAnn Herrern, Broker

# 01003487

Mobile: (415) 203-3007

Equal Housing OpportunityRealtor

Information deemed reliable
but not guaranteed

Keller Williams Luxury

Christina Hood, Broker Associate

# 01820455

Mobile: (650) 382-2880

06Inquire

Schedule a
private showing.

Some properties must be experienced in person. The light through the stained glass, the scent of the garden, the way the rooms unfold. Christina welcomes the opportunity to share this home with you.