This beautifully refreshed 1,714 sq. ft. single-family home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms, a living room with fireplace, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and refinished cabinetry -- all with hardwood laminate flooring throughout. A private backyard, two-car carport, and additional off-street parking complete the package. Located minutes from Stanford University, downtown Palo Alto, and major tech campuses including Google, Apple, and Meta, with easy access to top-tier shopping, dining, Caltrain, and Highways 101 and 84. Served by Duveneck Elementary, Jordan Middle School, and Palo Alto High School.
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Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GREEN GABLES ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,714
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,394
Building Sq. Ft: 1,714
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 487 GREEN GABLES ADDITION BOOK 18 PAGE 43 BLOCK 198 LOT 11
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,561
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 198
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1506
Depth Footage: 81
Front Footage: 81
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,561 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00342053
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1087 Embarcadero Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Jun 28, 2026
Rental Removed
$7,800
$5/sq ft
May 31, 2026
Listed for Rent
$7,800
$5/sq ft
Mar 27, 2026
Rental Removed
$7,000
$4/sq ft
Mar 21, 2026
Listed for Rent
$7,000
$4/sq ft
Feb 6, 2025
Rental Removed
$6,300
$4/sq ft
Jan 25, 2025
Listed for Rent
$6,300
$4/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81635933
Feb 28, 2017
Sold
$2,020,000
$1,179/sq ft
Feb 28, 2017
Sold
$2,020,000
$1,179/sq ft
Feb 15, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 30, 2017
Contingent
—
Jan 18, 2017
Listed
$2,020,000
$1,179/sq ft
Jan 18, 2017
Listed
$2,020,000
$1,179/sq ft
Options abound with this well-maintained home. While it is a 4BR/2BA home, It can be configured as a 3 BR/1BA house with the attached 4th BR & its Bath functioning as a separate Granny unit with a sep entrance, possibly as a rental unit. Or, the Granny unit can become the home's MBR/BA, reached through 1 of the original connecting BRs that could then be used as an office, nursery, or Master Sitting Area. The original Garage was converted to a step-down Fam Rm/Laundry off the Kitchen. The home boasts fresh paint, new carpet, new light fixtures, a fireplace in the Liv Rm/Dining, dual lavatories in the MBA, air conditioning, & a two-car Carport. The spacious lot suggests many opportunities, & the community location is ideal, with walkable shopping at the Edgewood Shopg Cntr, easy access to 101 & Silicon Valley & to downtown PA & all it offers. The outstanding Palo Alto schools serving this location are Duveneck Elem, Jordan Middle, & Palo Alto HS (Buyer to confirm availability),
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,203 (+4.3%)
$2,308,402 + $82,862
$2,391,264
2024
$28,009 (+1.5%)
$2,263,140 + $81,238
$2,344,378
2023
$27,597 (+1.2%)
$2,218,765 + $79,646
$2,298,411
2022
$27,277 (+2.0%)
$2,175,260 + $78,085
$2,253,345
2021
$26,740 (+2.1%)
$2,132,608 + $76,554
$2,209,162
2020
$26,190 (+1.1%)
$2,090,793 + $75,053
$2,165,846
2019
$25,901 (+2.8%)
$2,069,355 + $74,284
$2,143,639
2018
$25,192 (+1,010.1%)
$2,028,780 + $72,828
$2,101,608
2017
$2,269 (+6.9%)
$40,191 + $74,384
$114,575
2016
$2,122 (+59.0%)
$40,191 + $74,384
$114,575
2015
$1,335 (+1.5%)
$39,403 + $72,926
$112,329
2014
$1,315 (+2.0%)
$38,052 + $70,424
$108,476
2012
$1,290 (+5.9%)
$37,881 + $70,106
$107,987
2011
$1,218 (+0.2%)
$37,139 + $68,732
$105,871
2010
$1,216 (+1.0%)
$36,411 + $67,385
$103,796
2009
$1,204 (+5.2%)
$36,139 + $66,882
$103,021
2008
$1,144
$35,515 + $65,727
$101,242
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Duveneck Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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About Duveneck-St.
Francis
Duveneck-St. Francis, located between University Avenue and Middlefield Road, is a residential and walkable Palo Alto neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a strong downtown edge. The area reads as classic Palo Alto: Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival details, and tidy mid-century lines behind mature canopies. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around University Avenue at Emerson Street, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and espresso bars set a steady daytime hum. Community pillars include the Palo Alto Art Center, the historic Stanford Theatre, and the Palo Alto Farmers’ Market. Rinconada Park and Eleanor Pardee Park add lawns, courts, and shaded paths. Caltrain at Palo Alto Station keeps the grid connected without changing the quiet blocks.
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Public facts and zoning for 1087 Embarcadero Rd
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,714
Stories
1
Lot Size
6,561 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1948
Year Renovated
1948
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00342053
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026.
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-74% chance 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, 14 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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