This secluded property is a rare find, sitting on a large, expansive lot with higher-density multifamily zoning, offering limitless potential for development. The lot is ideal for developers or investors looking to capitalize on the opportunity to build multiple units, whether multi-family residences or townhomes. The existing home features a spacious living area with hardwood floors and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The kitchen, equipped with a gas stove, leads to flexible adjacent rooms, offering a solid foundation for renovation or redevelopment. The patio doors open to a vast, fenced backyard shaded by mature trees, perfect for landscaping or outdoor gatherings. While the home needs some work, the development possibilities are endless. With easy access to Hwy 101, restaurants, shopping, and major tech companies, this property is strategically positioned for future growth and development. Dont miss the chance to explore the endless opportunities this unique lot presents. Visit and envision the future of this remarkable space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
10,500 sq ftLot Size
$975Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Graeham Watts•DRE #01466876• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 650-308-4727
Bought with Lizzeth Flores•DRE #02219947• Infinite Real Estate
Imagine all of the possibilities for this 10,500 square foot lot * . The charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Spanish-style home is in need of TLC. The spacious garden has many mature fruit trees and vegetation. This property has the benefit of being straddled between two streets, Bay Road and Weeks Street. It is conveniently located off of University Ave with easy access to downtown Palo Alto, Facebook and multiple commute routes. * per Assessor
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,391 (+20.4%)
$882,300 + $178,500
$1,060,800
2024
$11,125 (+2.5%)
$865,000 + $175,000
$1,040,000
2023
$10,855 (+4.9%)
$696,348 + $145,071
$841,419
2022
$10,344 (+2.1%)
$682,695 + $142,227
$824,922
2021
$10,131 (+1.5%)
$669,309 + $139,439
$808,748
2020
$9,984 (−0.3%)
$656,186 + $136,705
$792,891
2019
$10,013 (+2.0%)
$649,458 + $135,304
$784,762
2018
$9,820 (+3.7%)
$636,724 + $132,651
$769,375
2017
$9,474 (+0.9%)
$612,000 + $127,500
$739,500
2016
$9,392 (+23.3%)
$612,000 + $127,500
$739,500
2015
$7,615 (+457.9%)
$600,000 + $125,000
$725,000
2014
$1,365 (−11.7%)
$10,007 + $22,896
$32,903
2012
$1,545 (+7.2%)
$9,962 + $22,793
$32,755
2011
$1,442 (+14.1%)
$9,767 + $22,347
$32,114
2010
$1,264 (+14.5%)
$9,576 + $21,909
$31,485
2009
$1,104 (+4.1%)
$9,505 + $21,746
$31,251
2008
$1,061
$9,528 + $21,798
$31,326
Tax history for 1508 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,391 (+20.4%)
$882,300 + $178,500
$1,060,800
2024
$11,125 (+2.5%)
$865,000 + $175,000
$1,040,000
2023
$10,855 (+4.9%)
$696,348 + $145,071
$841,419
2022
$10,344 (+2.1%)
$682,695 + $142,227
$824,922
2021
$10,131 (+1.5%)
$669,309 + $139,439
$808,748
2020
$9,984 (−0.3%)
$656,186 + $136,705
$792,891
2019
$10,013 (+2.0%)
$649,458 + $135,304
$784,762
2018
$9,820 (+3.7%)
$636,724 + $132,651
$769,375
2017
$9,474 (+0.9%)
$612,000 + $127,500
$739,500
2016
$9,392 (+23.3%)
$612,000 + $127,500
$739,500
2015
$7,615 (+457.9%)
$600,000 + $125,000
$725,000
2014
$1,365 (−11.7%)
$10,007 + $22,896
$32,903
2012
$1,545 (+7.2%)
$9,962 + $22,793
$32,755
2011
$1,442 (+14.1%)
$9,767 + $22,347
$32,114
2010
$1,264 (+14.5%)
$9,576 + $21,909
$31,485
2009
$1,104 (+4.1%)
$9,505 + $21,746
$31,251
2008
$1,061
$9,528 + $21,798
$31,326
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,550 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,230
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
063203370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R-MD-2
Multiple-Family Medium Density Residential Zone
This zone provides for the development of a wide range of multiple-family residential opportunities, including duplexes, triples, quadplexes, rowhouses, townhouses, courtyard multiple-family buildings, and small scale multiple-family buildings. Cultural, education, and public assembly uses are conditionally allowed. This zone is intended to provide for an increase in housing units to meet affordability and other community goals. The zone is located throughout the City to provide a transition between higher density/intensity residential, mixed use, and commercial areas and low density residential neighborhoods. This zone implements the Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,230
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 533202
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.241
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Costano Elementary
Elementary School District: Ravenswood City Elementary
High School: Carlmont High
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,230
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: San Mateo County
APN: 063203370
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Costano Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.38M
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