Google street view image for 1861 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Off Market Feb 2025 for $3.8M

$5,022,792

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $23,298/mo

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3 ba

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1,979

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1861 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

1861 Middlefield Rd is a 1,979 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 21, 2025 for $3,802,500. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $5,022,792.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$2,538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$5,022,792

$1.2M since sold in February 2025$118K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($4.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$5,565,000
A
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SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$5,351,000
B
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$4,100,829
C
3 beds2 baths2,075 sq ft
735 Coastland Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$4,500,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,030 sq ft
1730 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$3,650,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,857 sq ft
1711 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$3,560,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.6%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$4.5M

$299K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

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10 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Storybook home with cozy character. A generous set back from Middlefield and the interior courtyard patio shield outdoor spaces and the rooms from traffic. Beautiful, tall ceilings in living room, dining and kitchen areas.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Susanne Bohl
Redfin Premier agent
Leland Manor, one of Palo Alto’s most sought-after neighborhoods, features this charming and well-maintained home. Whether you’re ready to move in or envision creating your dream home, this property offers endless possibilities.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Ali Naimi
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 1861 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,779 (+4.3%)

$3,490,644 + $387,906

$3,878,550

2024

$1,707 (+1.6%)

$48,942 + $94,997

$143,939

2023

$1,680 (+1.4%)

$47,983 + $93,135

$141,118

2022

$1,657 (+2.2%)

$47,043 + $91,309

$138,352

2021

$1,621 (−33.1%)

$46,121 + $89,519

$135,640

2020

$2,423 (+1.4%)

$45,217 + $87,764

$132,981

2019

$2,389 (+2.0%)

$44,754 + $86,865

$131,619

2018

$2,343 (+1.9%)

$43,877 + $85,162

$129,039

2017

$2,299 (+3.0%)

$42,174 + $81,856

$124,030

2016

$2,231 (+1.4%)

$42,174 + $81,856

$124,030

2015

$2,200 (+6.9%)

$41,348 + $80,251

$121,599

2014

$2,058 (+2.0%)

$39,930 + $77,498

$117,428

2012

$2,018 (+6.0%)

$39,750 + $77,148

$116,898

2011

$1,905

$38,971 + $75,636

$114,607

2010

$1,903 (+6.1%)

$38,207 + $74,153

$112,360

2009

$1,793 (+3.7%)

$37,922 + $73,599

$111,521

2008

$1,729

$37,268 + $72,328

$109,596

Tax history for 1861 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,779 (+4.3%)

$3,490,644 + $387,906

$3,878,550

2024

$1,707 (+1.6%)

$48,942 + $94,997

$143,939

2023

$1,680 (+1.4%)

$47,983 + $93,135

$141,118

2022

$1,657 (+2.2%)

$47,043 + $91,309

$138,352

2021

$1,621 (−33.1%)

$46,121 + $89,519

$135,640

2020

$2,423 (+1.4%)

$45,217 + $87,764

$132,981

2019

$2,389 (+2.0%)

$44,754 + $86,865

$131,619

2018

$2,343 (+1.9%)

$43,877 + $85,162

$129,039

2017

$2,299 (+3.0%)

$42,174 + $81,856

$124,030

2016

$2,231 (+1.4%)

$42,174 + $81,856

$124,030

2015

$2,200 (+6.9%)

$41,348 + $80,251

$121,599

2014

$2,058 (+2.0%)

$39,930 + $77,498

$117,428

2012

$2,018 (+6.0%)

$39,750 + $77,148

$116,898

2011

$1,905

$38,971 + $75,636

$114,607

2010

$1,903 (+6.1%)

$38,207 + $74,153

$112,360

2009

$1,793 (+3.7%)

$37,922 + $73,599

$111,521

2008

$1,729

$37,268 + $72,328

$109,596

*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 10, 2025 • Final

Project - building

Remove and replace exterior units, an air handler, and ductless indoor units. Install new heat pump units. Remove and replace asphalt shingle roofing with new sheathing.

HVAC

Roofing

Oct 21, 2024 • Final

Water heater (gas): one gas water heater, not tankless, same number of btus or less, and under 200,000 btus (detached single-family, duplex, single condo/apartment unit, and individual commercial tenant space)

Replace an existing gas water heater with a similar model in the same location for 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: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: EMBARCADERO OAKS 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,979
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,908
Building Sq. Ft: 1,979
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLOCK 142 LOT 18

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 374

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 142
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1607
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 56
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,979
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00358059

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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$4.77M – $5.78M

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Home values near 1861 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1918 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$4,264,480
1875 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2747 Sq. Ft.	$5,561,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
1870 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1954 Sq. Ft.	$4,581,469
1849 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$4,106,636

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