746 Santa Ynez Street

Property Overview

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.

Home Details

Property type: Residential - Single Family Residence
Year built: 1917
Living area: 4,010 sq ft
Lot size: 1.15 acres
Parking: 2 spaces
Carport: 2 spaces
Stories: 2
Days on market: 33
Full bathrooms: 3
Half bathrooms: 1
MLS status: Active
Zoning: R1S

Features & Amenities

Parking

Carport
Off Street

Pool

Heated
In Ground

Community, Schools & Utilities

Community

Association: Stanford Campus Residents Association
Fireplace: Yes

Schools

School district: Palo Alto Unified

Utilities

Cooling: CentralAir
Water: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer

Location & Neighborhood

Stanford, CA 94305

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Frequently Asked Questions About 746 Santa Ynez Street

Property type: Residential

The current asking price is $4,900,000. Pricing is subject to change and may vary based on market conditions, negotiations, and property updates. Contact our team to verify current pricing.

Yes. Use the Book Visit action or contact form to request an in-person or virtual tour of 746 Santa Ynez Street. Our team will confirm availability and timing.

This 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms property offers approximately 4,010 square feet of living space. It was built in 1917. Review the listing details and disclosures, then independently verify material features before making a decision.

The property is in Stanford, California. Review the map, visit at relevant times of day, and verify schools, commute routes, services, noise, hazards, and local rules for the exact address.

Financing depends on the buyer, lender, property type, condition, appraisal, insurance, and association documents. A qualified lender can confirm available programs and costs for this Stanford property.

The MLS currently reports the property as Active. It has been listed for 33 days. Status can change, so verify availability before relying on it.

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