This magnificent home has been beautifully restored and refreshed to meet modern styles and tastes. Loaded with sumptuous details, this six bedroom , six bath home, has a large pool house, two-bedroom guest house, gorgeous saline pool, tennis court, four-car detached garage, and is on 2.73 beautifully landscaped acres, in the Palo Alto School District, but not far from The Village of Los Altos. This is truly a special property. Show blind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
2.36 acresLot Size
$1,996Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Angie Markolefas•DRE #01081280• Alain Pinel Realtors
Contact: 650-465-5971
Bought with Danke Wu•DRE #01834655• Danke Wu, Broker
Landmark historic property. Built in 1916 by Dr. Thomas Shumate. Fully renovated by RJDailey in 90-93. C. 7000 sq. ft. main house, plus guest and pool houses. Tennis court, pool, 2.7 acres, Palo Alto schools. Tax advantage due
Public Records
Jan 19, 1990
Sold
$1,425,000
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,696 (+20.8%)
$570,000 + $877,900
$1,447,900
2024
$18,788 (+22.4%)
$611,100 + $941,100
$1,552,200
2023
$15,350 (−31.3%)
$500,200 + $770,300
$1,270,500
2022
$22,352 (+5.4%)
$387,700 + $597,000
$984,700
2021
$21,212 (+12.1%)
$619,700 + $954,300
$1,574,000
2020
$18,926 (−3.2%)
$587,400 + $904,700
$1,492,100
2019
$19,547 (−2.0%)
$518,000 + $797,700
$1,315,700
2018
$19,950 (−2.7%)
$509,300 + $784,300
$1,293,600
2017
$20,510 (+17.1%)
$552,000 + $850,100
$1,402,100
2016
$17,513 (+4.6%)
$552,000 + $850,100
$1,402,100
2015
$16,747 (+3.1%)
$458,000 + $705,400
$1,163,400
2014
$16,246 (+17.0%)
$463,100 + $713,100
$1,176,200
2012
$13,891 (+5.7%)
$414,600 + $638,600
$1,053,200
2011
$13,146 (−12.6%)
$382,600 + $589,300
$971,900
2010
$15,039 (−7.0%)
$374,800 + $577,200
$952,000
2009
$16,176 (+7.9%)
$437,435 + $673,650
$1,111,085
2008
$14,990
$453,789 + $698,835
$1,152,624
Tax history for 12775 Viscaino Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,696 (+20.8%)
$570,000 + $877,900
$1,447,900
2024
$18,788 (+22.4%)
$611,100 + $941,100
$1,552,200
2023
$15,350 (−31.3%)
$500,200 + $770,300
$1,270,500
2022
$22,352 (+5.4%)
$387,700 + $597,000
$984,700
2021
$21,212 (+12.1%)
$619,700 + $954,300
$1,574,000
2020
$18,926 (−3.2%)
$587,400 + $904,700
$1,492,100
2019
$19,547 (−2.0%)
$518,000 + $797,700
$1,315,700
2018
$19,950 (−2.7%)
$509,300 + $784,300
$1,293,600
2017
$20,510 (+17.1%)
$552,000 + $850,100
$1,402,100
2016
$17,513 (+4.6%)
$552,000 + $850,100
$1,402,100
2015
$16,747 (+3.1%)
$458,000 + $705,400
$1,163,400
2014
$16,246 (+17.0%)
$463,100 + $713,100
$1,176,200
2012
$13,891 (+5.7%)
$414,600 + $638,600
$1,053,200
2011
$13,146 (−12.6%)
$382,600 + $589,300
$971,900
2010
$15,039 (−7.0%)
$374,800 + $577,200
$952,000
2009
$16,176 (+7.9%)
$437,435 + $673,650
$1,111,085
2008
$14,990
$453,789 + $698,835
$1,152,624
*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
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
7
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.36 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
7,240
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
17554081
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Dec 14, 2023 • Final
Encroachment
Replace a fire hydrant lateral.
Fire sprinkler
Feb 18, 2021 • Final
Solar or photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with a new electrical sub-panel.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 4
Garage (Maximum): 4
Parking Description: Guest/Visitor Parking
Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Room Information
Basement (Unfinished), Den/Study/Office, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Wine Cellar/Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven (Double), Oven (Electric), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 4
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, Garden/Greenbelt
Roof: Clay, Tile
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Black Bottom, Cover, Heated (Solar), Spa/Hot Tub, Other (See Remarks)
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 7,240
Security Features: Security Alarm, Security Fence
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 253122
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2.36
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,240
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 17554081
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Ellen Fletcher Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Los Altos Hills, CA • 94022
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$13.73M – $16.62M
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