1530 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Off Market Apr 2025 for $3.3M

$3,798,467

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,222/mo

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1,691

sq ft

1530 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Magical charm awaits in this English cottage style home in the historic Professorville neighborhood. Enjoy everything that Palo Alto has to offer with this central location - just steps away from Rinconada Park, adult and children pools, tennis courts and playground, the Junior Museum & Zoo, Walter Hays Elementary, the Main library, the Children's library and theatre, the Lucie Stern Community Center and the Palo Alto Art Center. The home features 3 bedrooms plus an office as well as an outdoor finished space of 120 sf, perfect for a second office, guest room or gym. Beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas cooktop, French doors leading to the outdoor spaces, and lovely vintage details throughout create a warm and inviting space. The sunlit courtyard is perfect for entertaining and the private lot includes a lovely yard for gardening and family play. Walk to Downtown Palo Alto, Town and Country Village or Midtown Shopping Center. Close to Stanford University and shopping mall with easy access to Hwy 101 or 280 for a quick commute to many Silicon Valley companies. Excellent schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High School (Buyer to verify).

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$2,246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Buenrostro •DRE #01733750 • Compass

Contact: 650-224-9539

Bought with Fereshteh Khodadad •DRE #00851932 • Fereshteh Khodadad, Broker

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81998057

Redfin Estimate

$3,798,467

$483K since sold in April 2025$77K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($4.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$3,850,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,913 sq ft
690 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$4,300,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,748 sq ft
1215 Harriet St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$3,866,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,427 sq ft
158 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$3,950,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,599 sq ft
991 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$4,406,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
121 Lois Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$6,300,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,712 sq ft
1320 Greenwood 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

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10 MoM

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Sale history for 1530 Middlefield Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81998057

Apr 22, 2025

Sold

$3,315,000

$1,960/sq ft

Apr 22, 2025

Sold

$3,315,000

$1,960/sq ft

Mar 27, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 26, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 14, 2025

Listed

$3,288,000

$1,944/sq ft

Mar 14, 2025

Listed

$3,288,000

$1,944/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80618237

May 3, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 13, 2006

Sold

$1,300,000

$769/sq ft

Apr 2, 2006

Listed

$1,295,000

$766/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 1987

Sold

$305,000

$180/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,381 (+4.2%)

$3,075,300 + $306,000

$3,381,300

2024

$21,472 (+1.5%)

$1,639,895 + $136,646

$1,776,541

2023

$21,155 (+1.2%)

$1,607,741 + $133,967

$1,741,708

2022

$20,907 (+2.0%)

$1,576,217 + $131,341

$1,707,558

2021

$20,495 (+2.1%)

$1,545,311 + $128,766

$1,674,077

2020

$20,078 (+1.1%)

$1,515,011 + $126,242

$1,641,253

2019

$19,855 (+2.8%)

$1,499,477 + $124,948

$1,624,425

2018

$19,317 (+1.8%)

$1,470,076 + $122,499

$1,592,575

2017

$18,978 (+2.7%)

$1,412,992 + $117,744

$1,530,736

2016

$18,478 (+1.4%)

$1,412,992 + $117,744

$1,530,736

2015

$18,214 (+2.2%)

$1,385,287 + $115,436

$1,500,723

2014

$17,814 (+22.5%)

$1,337,751 + $111,476

$1,449,227

2012

$14,539 (+19.5%)

$1,331,706 + $110,973

$1,442,679

2011

$12,166 (−1.5%)

$1,079,100 + $89,900

$1,169,000

2010

$12,357 (−23.6%)

$934,000 + $78,000

$1,012,000

2009

$16,180 (+5.3%)

$942,500 + $78,500

$1,021,000

2008

$15,369

$1,248,480 + $104,040

$1,352,520

Tax history for 1530 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,381 (+4.2%)

$3,075,300 + $306,000

$3,381,300

2024

$21,472 (+1.5%)

$1,639,895 + $136,646

$1,776,541

2023

$21,155 (+1.2%)

$1,607,741 + $133,967

$1,741,708

2022

$20,907 (+2.0%)

$1,576,217 + $131,341

$1,707,558

2021

$20,495 (+2.1%)

$1,545,311 + $128,766

$1,674,077

2020

$20,078 (+1.1%)

$1,515,011 + $126,242

$1,641,253

2019

$19,855 (+2.8%)

$1,499,477 + $124,948

$1,624,425

2018

$19,317 (+1.8%)

$1,470,076 + $122,499

$1,592,575

2017

$18,978 (+2.7%)

$1,412,992 + $117,744

$1,530,736

2016

$18,478 (+1.4%)

$1,412,992 + $117,744

$1,530,736

2015

$18,214 (+2.2%)

$1,385,287 + $115,436

$1,500,723

2014

$17,814 (+22.5%)

$1,337,751 + $111,476

$1,449,227

2012

$14,539 (+19.5%)

$1,331,706 + $110,973

$1,442,679

2011

$12,166 (−1.5%)

$1,079,100 + $89,900

$1,169,000

2010

$12,357 (−23.6%)

$934,000 + $78,000

$1,012,000

2009

$16,180 (+5.3%)

$942,500 + $78,500

$1,021,000

2008

$15,369

$1,248,480 + $104,040

$1,352,520

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1946

Sq. Ft.

1,334

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12008019

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

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

Jun 13, 2016 • Final

Project - building

Install a fire insert along with associated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.

Electrical

Plumbing

Oct 16, 2012 • Active

Project - building

Replace an existing furnace with a high-efficiency furnace in the basement and replace the entire duct system. Replace a sink faucet in the hall bathroom.

Bathroom

HVAC

Plumbing

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): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining "L"
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shake

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Raised

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,691

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 150848

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1286
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

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 District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12008019

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Walter Hays Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

3/10 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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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$3.61M – $4.37M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1460 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1982 Sq. Ft.	$4,252,632
1450 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$2,879,556

Address	Redfin Estimate
1550 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2827 Sq. Ft.	$4,915,618
1520 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$2,955,697

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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