2001 Bryant Street is an Old Palo Alto offering rarely seen on the market: a single-story ranch home of 3,061 square feet resting on an expansive 31,744 SF (0.73 acre) parcel. The existing residence — 4 bedrooms and 3 baths — sits amid mature landscaping and generous setbacks that create a private, park-like setting while maintaining excellent building flexibility. The listing highlights a non-historic designation and includes conceptual architectural plans prepared for a custom replacement residence; those plans have not been submitted to the city, allowing a buyer to adopt, adapt, or pursue an alternate design.
This property is equally attractive to an owner seeking a gracious one-level living environment with sweeping grounds, or to a buyer planning a full rebuild. The lot can comfortably accommodate a substantial main residence, guest house or detached ADU, pool and extensive outdoor living spaces. The mature trees and composition of the site provide immediate privacy, and the preliminary plans on file accelerate early-stage feasibility work.
Location is one of the asset's strongest features: enjoy close walking access to downtown Palo Alto's restaurants and shops, quick drives to Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center, and placement within the highly regarded Palo Alto Unified School District (Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High). For buyers seeking a premier parcel in a stable, high-demand micro-market, this property represents a finite supply of large lots in Old Palo Alto.
Offered at $24,000,000, this listing presents direct upside for a buyer with resources and vision — whether that means updating the existing ranch, executing the conceptual plans, or designing a custom estate that reflects contemporary standards of luxury and sustainability. Contact listing agent Steve Niethammer for plan copies, site reports, and to schedule a private showing.