Classic Spanish Style updated 4BD/3.5 BA home. Private courtyard entry with fountain, high ceilings, FR/Kit with slab granite, luxurious master suite w/ walk-in closet, jr. suite downstairs, upstairs laundry, bay windows, lush landscaping and brick patio, 2 car garage; award-winning PA Schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,948Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elaine White•DRE #01182467• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Susie Hui• The Hui Group, Inc
Source:MLSListings #ML81312650
Redfin Estimate
$4,912,015
$2.5M since sold in September 2013$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 18.7% lower than the average sale price ($6.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
Classic Spanish Style updated 4BD/3.5 BA home. Private courtyard entry with fountain, high ceilings, FR/Kit with slab granite, luxurious master suite w/ walk-in closet, jr. suite downstairs, upstairs laundry, bay windows, lush landscaping and brick patio, 2 car garage; award-winning PA Schools.
Public Records
Nov 19, 2008
Sold
$1,842,500
$731/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80833639
Nov 20, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 2008
Sold
$1,850,000
$734/sq ft
Oct 1, 2008
Contingent
—
Sep 12, 2008
Listed
$1,895,000
$751/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 13, 1995
Sold
$741,000
$294/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1989
Sold
$726,000
$288/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,491 (+4.3%)
$2,188,160 + $828,977
$3,017,137
2024
$34,991 (+1.5%)
$2,145,255 + $812,723
$2,957,978
2023
$34,476 (+1.2%)
$2,103,192 + $796,788
$2,899,980
2022
$34,077 (+2.5%)
$2,061,953 + $781,165
$2,843,118
2021
$33,230 (+1.9%)
$2,021,523 + $765,849
$2,787,372
2020
$32,623 (+1.1%)
$1,981,886 + $736,127
$2,718,013
2019
$32,265 (+2.8%)
$1,961,565 + $728,579
$2,690,144
2018
$31,376 (+1.8%)
$1,923,103 + $714,294
$2,637,397
2017
$30,826 (+2.7%)
$1,848,428 + $686,558
$2,534,986
2016
$30,019 (+1.0%)
$1,848,428 + $686,558
$2,534,986
2015
$29,729 (+2.3%)
$1,812,185 + $673,097
$2,485,282
2014
$29,062 (+25.4%)
$1,750,000 + $650,000
$2,400,000
2012
$23,172 (+6.2%)
$1,764,700 + $162,089
$1,926,789
2011
$21,826
$1,730,099 + $158,911
$1,889,010
2010
$21,830 (+278.8%)
$1,696,176 + $155,796
$1,851,972
2009
$5,762 (−46.7%)
$1,683,500 + $154,632
$1,838,132
2008
$10,811
$468,590 + $468,590
$937,180
Tax history for 1717 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,491 (+4.3%)
$2,188,160 + $828,977
$3,017,137
2024
$34,991 (+1.5%)
$2,145,255 + $812,723
$2,957,978
2023
$34,476 (+1.2%)
$2,103,192 + $796,788
$2,899,980
2022
$34,077 (+2.5%)
$2,061,953 + $781,165
$2,843,118
2021
$33,230 (+1.9%)
$2,021,523 + $765,849
$2,787,372
2020
$32,623 (+1.1%)
$1,981,886 + $736,127
$2,718,013
2019
$32,265 (+2.8%)
$1,961,565 + $728,579
$2,690,144
2018
$31,376 (+1.8%)
$1,923,103 + $714,294
$2,637,397
2017
$30,826 (+2.7%)
$1,848,428 + $686,558
$2,534,986
2016
$30,019 (+1.0%)
$1,848,428 + $686,558
$2,534,986
2015
$29,729 (+2.3%)
$1,812,185 + $673,097
$2,485,282
2014
$29,062 (+25.4%)
$1,750,000 + $650,000
$2,400,000
2012
$23,172 (+6.2%)
$1,764,700 + $162,089
$1,926,789
2011
$21,826
$1,730,099 + $158,911
$1,889,010
2010
$21,830 (+278.8%)
$1,696,176 + $155,796
$1,851,972
2009
$5,762 (−46.7%)
$1,683,500 + $154,632
$1,838,132
2008
$10,811
$468,590 + $468,590
$937,180
*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
Jul 9, 2021 • Final
Project - building
Relocate the interior kitchen and remove a wall. Remodel a bathroom and convert a powder room into a full bathroom. Relocate the gas meter and install a tankless water heater.
Bathroom
Gas
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Sep 25, 2019 • Final
Project - building
Install a level 2 residential electric vehicle charging station on the exterior of a garage.
Electrical
Ev charger
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: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EMBARCADERO OAKS 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,522
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,546
Building Sq. Ft: 2,522
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: EMBARCADERO OAKS 2 MAP B5 791
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 142
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1722
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 60
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: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,522
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00358044
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 • 0.4mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$4.67M – $5.65M
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