A Palo Alto house listed for sale recently sparked discussion when its owners highlighted where their children had attended college. The mention of prestigious universities was seen as indicative of the area’s emphasis on academic and professional achievement. However, the reference to colleges was later removed from the listing. Priced at $4.9 million, the home is already under contract, indicating strong interest.
In their initial sales pitch on March 7, the sellers emphasized the educational background of their children, stating that every owner’s offspring had attended Harvard or Stanford since the property’s 2017 renovation. This approach drew mixed reactions, with some poking fun at what they perceived as a stereotypical tactic for a wealthy neighborhood like Palo Alto. The listing quickly gained attention on social media, with Reddit users dubbing it as “peak Palo Alto.” Despite the initial controversy, the home garnered significant interest and was listed as pending the following day.
The updated listing now focuses on more conventional selling points of the property, such as a primary suite with a wet bar, buried utilities, a dedicated piano room, and an expansive kitchen island. The 2,722-square-foot house is located on a serene cul-de-sac in Palo Alto, conveniently close to tech hubs like Googleplex and Meta’s headquarters. The home last changed hands for $4.18 million in 2018. The real estate brokerage representing the sellers, Wen Guo Real Estate Group, declined to provide further comments when contacted.
