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Off Market Aug 2017 for $3.4M

$6,215,127

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $20,283/mo

•

3,248

sq ft

1655 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Open Saturday and Sunday. Superb home in prime Embarcadero Oaks, walking distance to top public schools and Rinconada Park. Charm galore, new roofs in 2010, main home approx. 2,235 sft (per county) on a deep lot approx. 7,593 sft (per county). Lovely peaceful gardens to entertain, play and relax in privacy. Detached approx. 580 sft garage with adjoining room and bath currently used as a studio/home office, potentially convertible into an ADU (Auxiliary Dwelling Unit) for owner occupancy or rental purposes subject to verification by Buyer and permit with the City of Palo Alto ( see http://www. cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/pln/). Beautifully renovated with attention to detail and quality, ready to move-in. Chef's kitchen, hardwood floors. Elegant & flexible floor plan with two bedrooms and a bathroom on each floor. Potential for expansion of main home. Central location close to Downtown and Midtown shopping, Stanford University. Easy commutes to Facebook, Google, HP.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,593 sq ftLot Size

$1,914Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jean-Luc Laminette •DRE #01847917 • Compass

Contact: 650-833-9336

Bought with John Forsyth James •DRE #01138400 • Compass

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81648763

Redfin Estimate

$6,215,127

$2.7M since sold in August 2017$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 24.6% higher than the average sale price ($4.99M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$4,300,000
A
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
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B
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SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$5,710,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,920 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
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D
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SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$4,500,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,030 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$3,650,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,857 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 1655 Middlefield Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81648763

Aug 9, 2017

Sold

$3,498,000

$1,077/sq ft

Jul 11, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 1, 2017

Relisted

—

Jul 1, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2017

Price Changed

$3,498,000

$1,077/sq ft

Apr 27, 2017

Listed

$3,698,000

$1,139/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81048944

Nov 16, 2010

Sold

$1,525,000

$470/sq ft

Oct 20, 2010

Pending

—

Oct 6, 2010

Listed

$1,349,000

$415/sq ft

Charming and spacious N. Palo Alto home located within moments to renowned public schools, the Community Center, and Stanford University. Sunlight streams through large true-divided light windows. New roof, & fresh interior décor & recently refinished wood floors. Detached garage with adjoining room & bath are perfect for artist studio or home office. Peaceful garden oasis with majestic tree.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$52,118 (+4.3%)

$3,932,062 + $404,784

$4,336,846

2024

$49,969 (+1.5%)

$3,854,963 + $396,848

$4,251,811

2023

$49,237 (+1.2%)

$3,779,376 + $389,067

$4,168,443

2022

$48,675 (+2.0%)

$3,705,271 + $381,439

$4,086,710

2021

$47,717 (+7.0%)

$3,632,619 + $373,960

$4,006,579

2020

$44,594 (+2.9%)

$3,561,392 + $366,628

$3,928,020

2019

$43,317 (+2.9%)

$3,524,875 + $182,214

$3,707,089

2018

$42,116 (+103.5%)

$3,455,760 + $112,200

$3,567,960

2017

$20,697 (+2.7%)

$1,379,881 + $303,572

$1,683,453

2016

$20,152 (+1.0%)

$1,379,881 + $303,572

$1,683,453

2015

$19,953 (+2.2%)

$1,352,825 + $297,620

$1,650,445

2014

$19,525 (+2.1%)

$1,306,404 + $287,408

$1,593,812

2012

$19,129 (+6.2%)

$1,300,500 + $286,110

$1,586,610

2011

$18,017 (+777.1%)

$1,275,000 + $280,500

$1,555,500

2010

$2,054 (+5.7%)

$1,250,000 + $275,000

$1,525,000

2009

$1,943 (+3.8%)

$37,922 + $79,811

$117,733

2008

$1,872

$37,268 + $78,433

$115,701

Tax history for 1655 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$52,118 (+4.3%)

$3,932,062 + $404,784

$4,336,846

2024

$49,969 (+1.5%)

$3,854,963 + $396,848

$4,251,811

2023

$49,237 (+1.2%)

$3,779,376 + $389,067

$4,168,443

2022

$48,675 (+2.0%)

$3,705,271 + $381,439

$4,086,710

2021

$47,717 (+7.0%)

$3,632,619 + $373,960

$4,006,579

2020

$44,594 (+2.9%)

$3,561,392 + $366,628

$3,928,020

2019

$43,317 (+2.9%)

$3,524,875 + $182,214

$3,707,089

2018

$42,116 (+103.5%)

$3,455,760 + $112,200

$3,567,960

2017

$20,697 (+2.7%)

$1,379,881 + $303,572

$1,683,453

2016

$20,152 (+1.0%)

$1,379,881 + $303,572

$1,683,453

2015

$19,953 (+2.2%)

$1,352,825 + $297,620

$1,650,445

2014

$19,525 (+2.1%)

$1,306,404 + $287,408

$1,593,812

2012

$19,129 (+6.2%)

$1,300,500 + $286,110

$1,586,610

2011

$18,017 (+777.1%)

$1,275,000 + $280,500

$1,555,500

2010

$2,054 (+5.7%)

$1,250,000 + $275,000

$1,525,000

2009

$1,943 (+3.8%)

$37,922 + $79,811

$117,733

2008

$1,872

$37,268 + $78,433

$115,701

*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

7,593

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

3,248

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00358049

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Nov 30, 2025.

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

Apr 20, 2026 • Active

Project - building

Plumbing

Water heater

Aug 31, 2020 • Final

Project - building

Construct a new addition to the second floor and an attached accessory dwelling unit. Remodel portions of the existing residential building.

Addition

Remodel

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: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Stall Shower, Tub

Room Information
Artist Studio, Basement (Unfinished), Formal Entry, Laundry Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Countertop (Marble), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range (Electric), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Dryer, Tub/Sink, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn)

Building Information
Style: Cape Cod
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Combination, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Post & Pier

Property Features
Communication: DSL, Satellite Dish
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,235
Security Features: Security Alarm

Property Information
Property Condition: Other (See Remarks)
Property Primary ID: 327430

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.174
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,248
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,593 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00358049
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 30, 2025

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 • 0.5mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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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

$5.91M – $7.15M

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Home values near 1655 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1717 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2522 Sq. Ft.	$4,600,234
1729 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2972 Sq. Ft.	$6,340,476

Address	Redfin Estimate
1560 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$4,518,193
1707 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$4,376,503

Address	Redfin Estimate
1699 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2073 Sq. Ft.	$4,808,811
1625 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1752 Sq. Ft.	$3,946,734

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