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$4,900,000

746 Santa Ynez Street

Stanford, CA 94305

Active

Beds

Baths

4,010

Sq. Ft.

1917

Year Built

Santa Clara

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

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.

Listed by Chris Iverson · DRE #01708130 · Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

MLS #1160005235

ListedMay 13, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories2

StyleN/A

Total UnitsN/A

RoofComposition, Shingle

Garage Spaces0

PoolN/A

SpaHeated, In Ground

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesN/A

Exterior FeaturesN/A

FlooringN/A

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingN/A

FireplaceWood Burning

LaundryN/A

Parking FeaturesCarport, Off Street

Parking Total2

Patio & PorchN/A

Entry LevelN/A

Entry LocationN/A

Common WallsNo Common Walls

Property Features

Lot Size1.15 ac

Lot FeaturesN/A

ViewN/A

DirectionsFollow Santa Ynez up the hill and to the right to property on the right. It's well hidden by the trees and hedge in front. Cross Street: Mirada

Community

Area699 - Not Defined

School DistrictPalo Alto Unified

Tax & Financial

TermsN/A

Land LeaseN/A

HOA NameStanford Campus Residents Association

HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$26,080/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Purchase PriceDown Payment: 20%Interest Rate: 7%

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

Last updated: October 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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