Nestled in one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods, this charming ranch style residence offers timeless character on an expansive approximately 9,250-square-foot lot. Thoughtfully maintained, the home features approximately 1,852 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, creating a comfortable and functional floor plan for everyday living. Sun-filled interiors, hardwood flooring, and inviting living and dining spaces provide warmth and flexibility for both entertaining and quiet relaxation. The spacious backyard presents endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, future expansion, or customization. Ideally located near downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, acclaimed Palo Alto schools, neighborhood parks, shopping, dining, and major Silicon Valley employers, this property offers an exceptional combination of convenience, charm, and long-term value in a premier location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,250 sq ftLot Size
$2,159Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lina Zhou•DRE #01771555• Coldwell Banker Realty
Leland Manor-Embarcadero Oaks-Garland Drive, located between Embarcadero Road and Middlefield Road, is a residential and tree-lined Palo Alto neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and quiet, sidewalked blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Embarcadero Road corridor near El Camino Real, where coffee counters, small eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a low-key streetscape. Architectural cues lean toward single-story profiles, broad front lawns, and mature oaks that soften the grid. Greer Park adds open lawns and courts, while the Barron Park Donkeys bring a distinctly local ritual. Stanford Theatre and Palo Alto Art Center sit nearby for classic film and gallery time.
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Market insights
1665 Middlefield Rd · $3,999,000
DAYS ON MARKET
36 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.3%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,999,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,905,485. (52% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceiling
Cable TV
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Bathrooms with stall shower and tub
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Granite countertops
Dishwasher
Hood over range
Electric oven/range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in garage
Flooring
Tile flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating (gas)
Exterior features
Backyard with fence
Automatic sprinklers
Storage shed/structure
Courtyard
Home design
Detached single-story home
Wood frame construction
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
On-street parking
Construction
Wood shakes/shingles roof
Post & pier and concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer (connected)
Public utilities
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82037633
Aug 21, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2026
Price Changed
$3,999,000
$2,159/sq ft
Aug 13, 2026
Price Changed
$3,999,000
$2,159/sq ft
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
$4,388,000
$2,369/sq ft
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
$4,388,000
$2,369/sq ft
+27
Nestled in one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods, this charming ranch style residence offers timeless character on an expansive approximately 9,250-square-foot lot. Thoughtfully maintained, the home features approximately 1,852 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, creating a comfortable and functional floor plan for everyday living. Sun-filled interiors, hardwood flooring, and inviting living and dining spaces provide warmth and flexibility for both entertaining and quiet relaxation. The spacious backyard presents endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, future expansion, or customization. Ideally located near downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, acclaimed Palo Alto schools, neighborhood parks, shopping, dining, and major Silicon Valley employers, this property offers an exceptional combination of convenience, charm, and long-term value in a premier location.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81639858
Mar 8, 2017
Sold
$3,300,000
$1,782/sq ft
Mar 8, 2017
Sold
$3,300,000
$1,782/sq ft
Mar 7, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 23, 2017
Listed
$2,880,000
$1,555/sq ft
Feb 23, 2017
Listed
$2,880,000
$1,555/sq ft
+31
Superb early California ranch home in Embarcadero Oaks, designed and built with high quality. Timeless character and aesthetics incorporate patterned brickwork on walls, tiles from the Handcraft Tile manufacture, pegged oak floors, wrought-iron door hardware, stained woodwork. The inviting living room with open-beamed ceiling and large windows opens to a peaceful patio to entertain and relax. Front en-suite bedroom also used as a study. Quiet master suite and third bedroom at the back. 3 full baths. Beautiful grounds surround this home with majestic oaks, camellias, azaleas and espalier jasmines. Gardeners will love the greenhouse and raised beds. New shake roof in 2014. Great location and lifestyle. Close to downtown and Town & Country shopping. Walk to Walter Hays Elem, Jordan Middle, Palo Alto High schools, the wonderful Rinconada Park (pool, tennis, children library and zoo), the Palo Alto Art Center and library. Buyer to verify schools' availability. Open Sat & Sun 1-5pm
Public Records
Sep 17, 1991
Sold
$549,000
$296/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$47,050 (+4.3%)
$3,776,312 + $130,214
$3,906,526
2024
$45,112 (+10.8%)
$3,702,267 + $127,661
$3,829,928
2023
$40,719 (−7.3%)
$3,629,674 + $125,158
$3,754,832
2022
$43,942 (+2.0%)
$3,252,800 + $112,200
$3,365,000
2021
$43,078 (+2.1%)
$3,488,730 + $120,299
$3,609,029
2020
$42,180 (+1.1%)
$3,420,324 + $117,941
$3,538,265
2019
$41,718 (+2.8%)
$3,385,253 + $116,732
$3,501,985
2018
$40,562 (+276.0%)
$3,318,876 + $114,444
$3,433,320
2017
$10,787 (+2.7%)
$609,473 + $227,022
$836,495
2016
$10,500 (+1.0%)
$609,473 + $227,022
$836,495
2015
$10,393 (+3.5%)
$597,523 + $222,571
$820,094
2014
$10,038 (+2.1%)
$577,020 + $214,934
$791,954
2012
$9,836 (+6.1%)
$574,413 + $213,963
$788,376
2011
$9,266
$563,150 + $209,768
$772,918
2010
$9,266 (+2.1%)
$552,108 + $205,655
$757,763
2009
$9,080 (+5.1%)
$547,982 + $204,118
$752,100
2008
$8,637
$538,514 + $200,592
$739,106
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,852
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,852
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00358048
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
Dec 8, 2025 • Active
Furnace: replacement in same location, no a/c or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
Replace a furnace or wall heater in the same location of a single-family home.
HVAC
Sep 21, 2015 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Tear off existing wood shakes and install new underlayment and heavy cedar shakes.
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.
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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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1665 Middlefield Rd
$4,041,720
$43K over list price of $4.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.9M to $5.6M.