Google street view image for 1420 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Off Market Sep 1990 for $404K

$3,667,450

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $757/mo

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2 ba

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1,664

sq ft

1420 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

1420 Middlefield Rd is a 1,664 square foot house on a 5,600 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 14, 1990 for $404,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,667,450.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$2,204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,667,450

$3.3M since sold in September 1990$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 17.1% lower than the average sale price ($4.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$4,300,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,748 sq ft
1215 Harriet St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$5,565,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,030 sq ft
1427 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$5,180,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,374 sq ft
1341 Tasso St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$4,060,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
1032 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$3,850,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,913 sq ft
690 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$3,577,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,333 sq ft
1221 Hopkins Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.6%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$4.5M

$299K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

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$1,600,000
2 beds2 baths1,334 sq ft
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$3,488,843
3 beds2.5 baths1,782 sq ft
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$3,750,000
1 bed1 bath1,020 sq ft
246 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
OPEN SAT, 1:30PM TO 4PM
$1,680,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,290 sq ft
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$7,295,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,965 sq ft
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$4,798,000
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EARLY ACCESS
$1,800,000
2 beds2 baths1,457 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$8,498,000
6 beds4 baths2,750 sq ft
1535 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
$1,495,000
2 beds2 baths1,429 sq ft
101 Alma St #503, Palo Alto, CA 94301
$11,000,000
22 beds20 baths12,830 sq ft
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Sale history for 1420 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,799 (+4.3%)

$533,535 + $209,257

$742,792

2024

$8,433 (+1.5%)

$523,074 + $205,154

$728,228

2023

$8,309 (+1.2%)

$512,818 + $201,132

$713,950

2022

$8,211 (+2.0%)

$502,763 + $197,189

$699,952

2021

$8,047 (+2.2%)

$492,905 + $193,323

$686,228

2020

$7,876 (+1.1%)

$483,241 + $189,533

$672,774

2019

$7,791 (+2.7%)

$478,286 + $187,590

$665,876

2018

$7,584 (+1.8%)

$468,908 + $183,912

$652,820

2017

$7,450 (−7.1%)

$450,700 + $176,771

$627,471

2016

$8,016 (+1.1%)

$450,700 + $176,771

$627,471

2015

$7,932 (+3.1%)

$441,863 + $173,305

$615,168

2014

$7,697 (+2.1%)

$426,701 + $167,359

$594,060

2012

$7,542 (+6.1%)

$424,773 + $166,603

$591,376

2011

$7,106

$416,445 + $163,337

$579,782

2010

$7,106 (+2.4%)

$408,280 + $160,135

$568,415

2009

$6,942 (+5.0%)

$405,229 + $158,939

$564,168

2008

$6,610

$398,228 + $156,194

$554,422

Tax history for 1420 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,799 (+4.3%)

$533,535 + $209,257

$742,792

2024

$8,433 (+1.5%)

$523,074 + $205,154

$728,228

2023

$8,309 (+1.2%)

$512,818 + $201,132

$713,950

2022

$8,211 (+2.0%)

$502,763 + $197,189

$699,952

2021

$8,047 (+2.2%)

$492,905 + $193,323

$686,228

2020

$7,876 (+1.1%)

$483,241 + $189,533

$672,774

2019

$7,791 (+2.7%)

$478,286 + $187,590

$665,876

2018

$7,584 (+1.8%)

$468,908 + $183,912

$652,820

2017

$7,450 (−7.1%)

$450,700 + $176,771

$627,471

2016

$8,016 (+1.1%)

$450,700 + $176,771

$627,471

2015

$7,932 (+3.1%)

$441,863 + $173,305

$615,168

2014

$7,697 (+2.1%)

$426,701 + $167,359

$594,060

2012

$7,542 (+6.1%)

$424,773 + $166,603

$591,376

2011

$7,106

$416,445 + $163,337

$579,782

2010

$7,106 (+2.4%)

$408,280 + $160,135

$568,415

2009

$6,942 (+5.0%)

$405,229 + $158,939

$564,168

2008

$6,610

$398,228 + $156,194

$554,422

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

R-1

Single Family Residential District

The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park

Dec 20, 2019 • Final

Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)

Remove the existing roofing on the lower roof at the back of the house and install new class A composition shingles.

Roofing

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

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,664
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,304
Building Sq. Ft: 1,664
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BLOCK 100 LOT 39

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 180

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,600
Legal Lot Number: 39
Legal Block Number: 100
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1286
Depth Footage: 112
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12008010

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Walter Hays Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

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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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$3.49M – $4.22M

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Home values near 1420 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1366 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$3,876,511
1450 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$2,879,556

Address	Redfin Estimate
1460 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1982 Sq. Ft.	$4,252,632
1410 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$4,365,696

Address	Redfin Estimate
1500 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2522 Sq. Ft.	$4,209,395
1480 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$3,732,780

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