Located within walking distance to Rinconada Park and Pool, this tranquil 5-bedroom family home offers charm, character and convenience. Centrally located to Palo Alto's award-winning schools, parks and libraries, this home has everything that you could want. Stunning living room with vaulted beam ceiling and fireplace. The master bedroom surprises with its own fireplace, sleek and modern master bath and walk-in closet. Along with the master, there are three bedrooms on the lower level and two additional rooms on the upper level. Relax in the beautiful back yard and enjoy walkable access to local parks, libraries and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
8,750 sq ftLot Size
$2,201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Mogensen•DRE #01704390• Zane MacGregor
Contact: 650-924-1834
Bought with Kimberly Copher•DRE #01423875• Coldwell Banker Realty
THIS CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME HAS BEEN WONDERFULLY REMODELED. THE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP IS ABUNDANTLY EVIDENT IN THE FINE FINISHES, AND TOP OF THE LINE FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES. BLISSFULLY LARGE LOT AND CHARMING GARDEN.
Public Records
Jun 22, 1988
Sold
$405,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,120 (+4.3%)
$4,291,264 + $562,300
$4,853,564
2024
$55,719 (+1.5%)
$4,207,122 + $551,275
$4,758,397
2023
$54,902 (+3.2%)
$4,124,630 + $540,466
$4,665,096
2021
$53,206 (+2.1%)
$3,964,466 + $519,480
$4,483,946
2020
$52,091 (+1.1%)
$3,886,732 + $509,295
$4,396,027
2019
$51,521 (+2.9%)
$3,846,879 + $504,073
$4,350,952
2018
$50,087 (+87.4%)
$3,771,450 + $494,190
$4,265,640
2017
$26,728 (+2.7%)
$1,622,317 + $572,326
$2,194,643
2016
$26,027 (+1.0%)
$1,622,317 + $572,326
$2,194,643
2015
$25,772 (+2.1%)
$1,590,507 + $561,104
$2,151,611
2014
$25,250 (+3.1%)
$1,535,930 + $541,850
$2,077,780
2012
$24,483 (+7.1%)
$1,528,989 + $517,501
$2,046,490
2011
$22,853 (−0.6%)
$1,499,009 + $507,354
$2,006,363
2010
$22,990 (+1.1%)
$1,456,000 + $493,000
$1,949,000
2009
$22,732 (+5.3%)
$1,453,900 + $492,100
$1,946,000
2008
$21,581
$1,433,432 + $485,159
$1,918,591
Tax history for 1729 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,120 (+4.3%)
$4,291,264 + $562,300
$4,853,564
2024
$55,719 (+1.5%)
$4,207,122 + $551,275
$4,758,397
2023
$54,902 (+3.2%)
$4,124,630 + $540,466
$4,665,096
2021
$53,206 (+2.1%)
$3,964,466 + $519,480
$4,483,946
2020
$52,091 (+1.1%)
$3,886,732 + $509,295
$4,396,027
2019
$51,521 (+2.9%)
$3,846,879 + $504,073
$4,350,952
2018
$50,087 (+87.4%)
$3,771,450 + $494,190
$4,265,640
2017
$26,728 (+2.7%)
$1,622,317 + $572,326
$2,194,643
2016
$26,027 (+1.0%)
$1,622,317 + $572,326
$2,194,643
2015
$25,772 (+2.1%)
$1,590,507 + $561,104
$2,151,611
2014
$25,250 (+3.1%)
$1,535,930 + $541,850
$2,077,780
2012
$24,483 (+7.1%)
$1,528,989 + $517,501
$2,046,490
2011
$22,853 (−0.6%)
$1,499,009 + $507,354
$2,006,363
2010
$22,990 (+1.1%)
$1,456,000 + $493,000
$1,949,000
2009
$22,732 (+5.3%)
$1,453,900 + $492,100
$1,946,000
2008
$21,581
$1,433,432 + $485,159
$1,918,591
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
2,687
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00358043
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
Aug 25, 2020 • Final
Project - building
Perform a residential interior remodel of a kitchen and two fireplaces. Remove a wall between the dining area and entry. Install an electric vehicle charging station in the garage.
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Jul 2, 2013 • Active
Project - building
Remodel a master bathroom and install new electrical wiring in an existing walk-in closet. Perform associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
Bathroom
Electrical
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): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Island
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 3
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Rolled Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,972
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 286639
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.201
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
Sewer Septic: 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: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,687
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00358043
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
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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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94301
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$6.22M – $7.52M
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