Newly updated, rarely available duplex in highly desirable Professorville location. Perfect for extended families, dual ownership or investment. First floor unit features 3 beds/2 baths with beautifully manicured gardens, private backyard & patio with room to entertain. Sun-filled 2 bed/1 bath unit upstairs with oversized deck ideal for outdoor entertainment. Each unit has separate one car garage with washer/dryer and built-in cabinets. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Walking distance to Town & Country, Stanford, Paly & Downtown. Top-rated schools (Addison Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High (buyer to verify availability).
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5,615 sq ftLot Size
$1,632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Loveless Team•DRE #70010102• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 650-400-3309
Bought with Ranga Mannar•DRE #01469228• Single Tree Realty
Downstairs 3 BR unit is vacant and remodeled -- Just go. Upstairs 2 BR has long term tenant -- Please be courteous -- Call LA first to make appt. to show upstairs unit. Open Sat & Sun. Call LA for offers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,502 (+4.3%)
$2,760,201 + $165,611
$2,925,812
2024
$34,046 (+1.5%)
$2,706,080 + $162,364
$2,868,444
2023
$33,546 (+1.2%)
$2,653,020 + $159,181
$2,812,201
2022
$33,160 (+2.0%)
$2,601,000 + $156,060
$2,757,060
2021
$32,507 (+71.6%)
$2,550,000 + $153,000
$2,703,000
2020
$18,940 (+1.1%)
$2,500,000 + $150,000
$2,650,000
2019
$18,727 (+2.8%)
$1,357,334 + $177,039
$1,534,373
2018
$18,220 (+1.8%)
$1,330,720 + $173,568
$1,504,288
2017
$17,898 (+2.7%)
$1,279,048 + $166,829
$1,445,877
2016
$17,426 (+1.0%)
$1,279,048 + $166,829
$1,445,877
2015
$17,252 (+2.3%)
$1,253,969 + $163,558
$1,417,527
2014
$16,868 (+2.1%)
$1,210,940 + $157,947
$1,368,887
2012
$16,526 (+6.2%)
$1,205,468 + $157,234
$1,362,702
2011
$15,566 (−0.1%)
$1,181,832 + $154,151
$1,335,983
2010
$15,584 (+5.6%)
$1,158,659 + $151,129
$1,309,788
2009
$14,758 (+5.2%)
$1,150,000 + $150,000
$1,300,000
2008
$14,022
$1,040,400 + $182,070
$1,222,470
Tax history for 155 Embarcadero Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,502 (+4.3%)
$2,760,201 + $165,611
$2,925,812
2024
$34,046 (+1.5%)
$2,706,080 + $162,364
$2,868,444
2023
$33,546 (+1.2%)
$2,653,020 + $159,181
$2,812,201
2022
$33,160 (+2.0%)
$2,601,000 + $156,060
$2,757,060
2021
$32,507 (+71.6%)
$2,550,000 + $153,000
$2,703,000
2020
$18,940 (+1.1%)
$2,500,000 + $150,000
$2,650,000
2019
$18,727 (+2.8%)
$1,357,334 + $177,039
$1,534,373
2018
$18,220 (+1.8%)
$1,330,720 + $173,568
$1,504,288
2017
$17,898 (+2.7%)
$1,279,048 + $166,829
$1,445,877
2016
$17,426 (+1.0%)
$1,279,048 + $166,829
$1,445,877
2015
$17,252 (+2.3%)
$1,253,969 + $163,558
$1,417,527
2014
$16,868 (+2.1%)
$1,210,940 + $157,947
$1,368,887
2012
$16,526 (+6.2%)
$1,205,468 + $157,234
$1,362,702
2011
$15,566 (−0.1%)
$1,181,832 + $154,151
$1,335,983
2010
$15,584 (+5.6%)
$1,158,659 + $151,129
$1,309,788
2009
$14,758 (+5.2%)
$1,150,000 + $150,000
$1,300,000
2008
$14,022
$1,040,400 + $182,070
$1,222,470
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,895
Year built
1957
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12030014
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
Jul 10, 2020 • Final
Project - building
Tear off the existing tar and gravel roof and install new plywood. Install an energy star rated 3-ply modified bitumen roofing system.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Common Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range (Built-In), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl/Linoleum
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Tar and Gravel
Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,895
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 405253
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1289
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 Connected, Sewer in Street
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,895
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,750 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12030014
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Addison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.94M – $3.56M
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