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.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bedroom 1 Description: More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- High Ceiling
- Security Gate
- Skylight
- Walk-in Closet
- Flooring: Concrete
Appliances
- High Ceiling
- Security Gate
- Skylight
- Walk-in Closet
- Laundry Features: Inside, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
Kitchen and Dining
- Cooktop - Gas
- Countertop - Synthetic
- Dishwasher
- Dual Fuel
- Exhaust Fan
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Hood Over Range
- Ice Maker
- Island with Sink
- Oven - Electric
- Oven Range - Built-In
- Gas
- Oven Range - Gas
- Pantry
- Refrigerator
- Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Heat Radiant Floors
Other Rooms
- Extra Room-1 Description: Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Great Room, Office Area, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
- Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Land Info
- Lot Description: Private / Secluded, Subdivided Lot, Surveyed , Views
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1857208
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 8090
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Underground Parking
Home Features
- View: City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood
- Energy Information: Ceiling Insulation, Chemical Free Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Green Features, Insulation - Floor, Low Flow Shower , Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Solar Screens, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller, Walls Insulated
- Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access, Fire Alarm , Fire System - Sprinkler, Secured Garage / Parking, Varies by Unit, Video / Audio System
Exterior and Lot Features
- Yard: Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Deck , Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
Amenities and Community Features
- High Ceiling
- Security Gate
- Skylight
- Walk-in Closet
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 6000
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Electricity, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Homeowners , Insurance - Liability , Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Unit Coverage Insurance, Water / Sewer
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 6000
- Association Name: Circle Owner's Association, Inc.
School Information
- High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Street: Alma St.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Downtown Palo Alto
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Downtown Palo Alto
- Ownership Type: Condominium Ownership
- Parcel Number: 120-73-001
- Postal City: PALO ALTO
- Zoning: CDCGF
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 7471
- Year Built: 2011
- Construction Materials: Concrete , Low VOC Finishes, Steel
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Concrete Slab, Piling, Quake Bracing, Reinforced Concrete
- Property Age: 14
- Roof: Bitumen, Concrete
- Levels or Stories: 3
- House Style: Modern / High Tech
- Total Area Sqft: 7471
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Elevator: Yes
Accessibility Features
- Special Features: Elevator / Lift
- Amenities Misc.: High Ceiling , Security Gate, Skylight, Walk-in Closet , Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sump Pump
- Individual Electric Meters
- Water Source: Individual Water Meter, Irrigation Connected, Water On Site
