
1990 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
What This House Offers
RARE OPPORTUNITY to rent this stunningly beautiful 5BR/4BA California single-story ranch designed by Palo Alto architect Birge Clarke located in the Leland... Manor neighborhood. Fabulous location on an incredible 11,000+ sqft lot. Mr. Clarke designed this home for the 1939 San Francisco Exposition and spared no expense in his search for perfection. Vaulted ceilings, stunning wood paneling, luxurious hardwood floors, abundant natural light, generous bedroom suites, and a landscaped courtyard create unmatched elegance and sophistication.
The home features two primary bedroom suites, each with fully renovated en-suite bathrooms. One of the primary suites has a private entrance, adjacent open workspace with built-in office desk, and a separate AC/heater and water heater. Chef’s kitchen with Viking 6-burner double oven gas range, new 48” Kitchenaid refrigerator, Kitchenaid dishwasher and separate Fisher & Paykel dish-drawer, GE Profile above-counter microwave, air-cooled pantry, and LOTS of storage. Three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Laundry room with new dryer. Separate dining and living rooms and downstairs entertainment room. Two sets of French doors open to large fenced backyard with covered hot tub. Covered porches are perfect for outdoor dining. Enclosed kitchen patio is perfect for morning coffee, or a safe place for little ones to play while watching from the kitchen. Oversized 2-car garage w/extra refrigerator and ample storage. Remote controlled skylights and LOTS of windows. Piano included. House may be rented partially furnished or unfurnished.
Access to Palo Alto public schools — Walter Hays Elementary (K-5), Greene Middle School (6-8), Palo Alto High School (9-12). (Tenant to confirm school district eligibility.) Close to California Avenue shopping, Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and Stanford Shopping Center.
Available August 7, 2026. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB CURRENT OCCUPANT.
Offered by Robinson & Company Realtors, professional property managers. Seeking an initial 12-month lease term. Landlord pays for gardener. Tenant pays all utilities. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Shown by appointment only. Contact us today to schedule a private tour.
Unit
- $15,500 / month
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3233 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 7
1990 Newell Rd is a single-family home for rent in Palo Alto, CA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active77 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Stratford School
Grades K-5
Private
Joseph Azevada Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Stratford School - Palo Alto
Grades K-8
Private
St. Elizabeth Seton
Grades PK-8
Private
Palo Alto High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Castilleja School
Grades 6-12
Private
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Stanford University
Drive: 8 min (2.7 mi)
Foothill College, Middlefield
Drive: 9 min (2.7 mi)
Menlo College
Drive: 11 min (4 mi)
Foothill Coll., Los Altos
Drive: 16 min (8.2 mi)
Discover Leland Manor, Palo Alto, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Iconic California Ranch Home by Architect Birge Clark in Leland Manor, Palo Alto proximity to 2700-2740 Middlefield Rd, 2754-2796 Middlefield Rd, and 704 Colorado Ave. 2700-2740 Middlefield Rd is 0.8 miles away, and 2754-2796 Middlefield Rd is within a 17 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, Iconic California Ranch Home by Architect Birge Clark in Leland Manor, Palo Alto has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.3 miles. Transit options include Mountain View Station and Middlefield Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Iconic California Ranch Home by Architect Birge Clark in Leland Manor, Palo Alto are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Rinconada Park, Junior Museum and Zoo, and Gamble Garden.
Airports
Living in Leland Manor provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 20 minutes from Iconic California Ranch Home by Architect Birge Clark in Leland Manor, Palo Alto. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 21.5 miles away.
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