1850 Middlefield Rd is a 2,583 square foot house on a 7,500 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $5,143,170.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,991Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$5,143,170
$154K since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($6.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,519 (+4.1%)
$331,895 + $310,302
$642,197
2024
$8,185 (+1.6%)
$325,388 + $304,218
$629,606
2023
$8,060 (+1.3%)
$319,008 + $298,253
$617,261
2022
$7,958 (+2.0%)
$312,753 + $292,405
$605,158
2021
$7,799 (+1.9%)
$306,621 + $286,672
$593,293
2020
$7,651 (+1.2%)
$300,609 + $281,051
$581,660
2019
$7,560 (+2.6%)
$297,527 + $278,170
$575,697
2018
$7,368 (+1.8%)
$291,694 + $272,716
$564,410
2017
$7,236 (+2.8%)
$280,368 + $262,127
$542,495
2016
$7,040 (+1.1%)
$280,368 + $262,127
$542,495
2015
$6,964 (+3.2%)
$274,871 + $256,988
$531,859
2014
$6,745 (+2.0%)
$265,440 + $248,170
$513,610
2012
$6,610 (+6.1%)
$264,241 + $247,049
$511,290
2011
$6,228
$259,060 + $242,205
$501,265
2010
$6,228 (+4.7%)
$253,981 + $237,456
$491,437
2009
$5,946 (+8.0%)
$252,083 + $235,682
$487,765
2008
$5,507
$247,728 + $206,121
$453,849
Tax history for 1850 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,519 (+4.1%)
$331,895 + $310,302
$642,197
2024
$8,185 (+1.6%)
$325,388 + $304,218
$629,606
2023
$8,060 (+1.3%)
$319,008 + $298,253
$617,261
2022
$7,958 (+2.0%)
$312,753 + $292,405
$605,158
2021
$7,799 (+1.9%)
$306,621 + $286,672
$593,293
2020
$7,651 (+1.2%)
$300,609 + $281,051
$581,660
2019
$7,560 (+2.6%)
$297,527 + $278,170
$575,697
2018
$7,368 (+1.8%)
$291,694 + $272,716
$564,410
2017
$7,236 (+2.8%)
$280,368 + $262,127
$542,495
2016
$7,040 (+1.1%)
$280,368 + $262,127
$542,495
2015
$6,964 (+3.2%)
$274,871 + $256,988
$531,859
2014
$6,745 (+2.0%)
$265,440 + $248,170
$513,610
2012
$6,610 (+6.1%)
$264,241 + $247,049
$511,290
2011
$6,228
$259,060 + $242,205
$501,265
2010
$6,228 (+4.7%)
$253,981 + $237,456
$491,437
2009
$5,946 (+8.0%)
$252,083 + $235,682
$487,765
2008
$5,507
$247,728 + $206,121
$453,849
*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
Jan 28, 2025 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Perform a direct replacement re-roof on a single-family home. No roof overlay is included.
Roofing
Jun 18, 2024 • Final
Water heater (electric): one heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
Replace a heat pump water heater in a single-family home.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SEALE ADD MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,583
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,112
Building Sq. Ft: 2,583
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 340
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 33
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1722
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,583
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12403011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Walter Hays Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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
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
$4.89M – $5.92M
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