CONTEMPORARY HOME LOCATED IN DESIRABEL OLD PALO ALTO. 2 MASTER SUITES PLUS 1 SELF-CONTAINED BEDROOM AT LOWER LEVEL. DRAMATIC LR W/ VAULTED CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLRS IN KITCHEN & DINNING. MANY NICE TOUCHES INCLUDE MARBLE ENTRY, MARBLE FACED
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
2,001 sq ftLot Size
$1,826Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Delia Fei•DRE #01217572• Compass
Bought with Begona Paez-Vasquez•DRE #00924433• Realty World-BPV
Source:MLSListings #ML80529974
Redfin Estimate
$3,115,990
$1.4M since sold in October 2014$195K since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 42.6% lower than the average sale price ($5.43M) of 6 comparable homes.
CONTEMPORARY HOME LOCATED IN DESIRABEL OLD PALO ALTO. 2 MASTER SUITES PLUS 1 SELF-CONTAINED BEDROOM AT LOWER LEVEL. DRAMATIC LR W/ VAULTED CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLRS IN KITCHEN & DINNING. MANY NICE TOUCHES INCLUDE MARBLE ENTRY, MARBLE FACED
MLSListings #ML80328429
Jun 10, 2003
Sold
$620,000
$363/sq ft
May 21, 2003
Listing Removed
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May 19, 2003
Listed
$599,000
$351/sq ft
INCREDIBLE VALUE AMONG MILLION $ HOMES IN OLD PALO ALTO. IMPECCABLE HOME FEATURES TWO MASTER SUITES, SEPARATE OFFICE/STUDIO W/ FULL BATH, DRAMATIC LR W/ VAULTED CEILINGS, LOVELY KITCHEN & DINING W/ HARDWOOD FLOORS, CLOSE TO COMM.
Public Records
Feb 12, 1986
Sold
$243,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1983
Sold
$225,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,568 (+4.3%)
$1,874,255 + $208,380
$2,082,635
2024
$24,525 (+1.5%)
$1,837,505 + $204,295
$2,041,800
2023
$24,164 (+1.2%)
$1,801,476 + $200,290
$2,001,766
2022
$23,883 (+2.0%)
$1,766,153 + $196,363
$1,962,516
2021
$23,412 (+2.1%)
$1,731,523 + $192,513
$1,924,036
2020
$22,933 (+1.1%)
$1,697,572 + $188,739
$1,886,311
2019
$22,679 (+2.8%)
$1,680,166 + $186,804
$1,866,970
2018
$22,061 (+1.8%)
$1,647,222 + $183,142
$1,830,364
2017
$21,674 (+2.7%)
$1,583,259 + $176,031
$1,759,290
2016
$21,105 (+1.0%)
$1,583,259 + $176,031
$1,759,290
2015
$20,898 (+65.3%)
$1,552,215 + $172,580
$1,724,795
2014
$12,644 (+2.1%)
$510,575 + $501,655
$1,012,230
2012
$12,389 (+6.2%)
$508,268 + $499,388
$1,007,656
2011
$11,670
$498,302 + $489,597
$987,899
2010
$11,671 (+1.8%)
$488,532 + $479,998
$968,530
2009
$11,459 (+5.2%)
$484,881 + $476,411
$961,292
2008
$10,893
$476,503 + $468,180
$944,683
Tax history for 1736 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,568 (+4.3%)
$1,874,255 + $208,380
$2,082,635
2024
$24,525 (+1.5%)
$1,837,505 + $204,295
$2,041,800
2023
$24,164 (+1.2%)
$1,801,476 + $200,290
$2,001,766
2022
$23,883 (+2.0%)
$1,766,153 + $196,363
$1,962,516
2021
$23,412 (+2.1%)
$1,731,523 + $192,513
$1,924,036
2020
$22,933 (+1.1%)
$1,697,572 + $188,739
$1,886,311
2019
$22,679 (+2.8%)
$1,680,166 + $186,804
$1,866,970
2018
$22,061 (+1.8%)
$1,647,222 + $183,142
$1,830,364
2017
$21,674 (+2.7%)
$1,583,259 + $176,031
$1,759,290
2016
$21,105 (+1.0%)
$1,583,259 + $176,031
$1,759,290
2015
$20,898 (+65.3%)
$1,552,215 + $172,580
$1,724,795
2014
$12,644 (+2.1%)
$510,575 + $501,655
$1,012,230
2012
$12,389 (+6.2%)
$508,268 + $499,388
$1,007,656
2011
$11,670
$498,302 + $489,597
$987,899
2010
$11,671 (+1.8%)
$488,532 + $479,998
$968,530
2009
$11,459 (+5.2%)
$484,881 + $476,411
$961,292
2008
$10,893
$476,503 + $468,180
$944,683
*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
Apr 6, 2022 • Final
Project - building
Install a transfer switch next to a sub-panel and a NEMA 14-50 outlet. The transfer switch will be connected to a 240-volt oven circuit to allow for alternating use between the oven and charging.
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
Apr 18, 2013 • Active
Project - building
Repair the area under a leaking deck and install a new sliding glass door. Install new waterproofing and a new deck surface while keeping the existing deck railing.
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SEALE ADD MAP #2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,706
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 703
Building Sq. Ft: 1,706
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 225
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,001
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 34
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.0459
Depth Footage: 50
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,706
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12402048
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
$2.96M – $3.58M
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