Beautiful California Mission style home nestled in the heart of Leland Manor. Prime PA location. Historic Spanish/Cal Mission style architectural details throughout. Updated kitchen with ample cabinetry, Quartz countertops & breakfast bar. Dining/family room w/ corner brick fireplace & high ceilings. Dramatic living room w/ open beamed ceiling, brick fireplace, and wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling mullioned window. Master suite w/ remodeled bath. Other amenities include stunning variable width hardwood w/ an antique patina thru-out, inside laundry room, new light fixtures & hardware, attached 2-car garage and much more! Charming in-law quarters off the breezeway w/ outdoor entrance for guests or utilize as office/art studio. Newly landscaped backyard w/ an expansive covered patio that is ideal for entertaining. Walk to schools, Town & Country, parks, restaurants, shops, and all Palo Alto has to offer! Top rated PA schools - Walter Hays Elementary, Jordan Middle and Palo Alto High.
Upon entering, to your left is a spacious light filled living room with vaulted ceilings leading to an open concept kitchen & dining room. To your right are 3 good sized bedrooms including a master. Great detached 4th bedroom cottage w/bath on the...
other side of the home off kitchen, accessible through a classic breezeway. The home wraps around a nice backyard area.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This is a mission style mid century home of classic Palo Alto architecture. Beautiful Hardwood flooring and dramatic lines that are perfect for entertaining. Fourth bedroom and third bath are detached and connected by a classic breezway. .. perfect for guests, art studio, teens, in-laws - you name it. Exquisite gardens allow for floral and grass enjoyment as well as vegetable gardening yr. round.
Public Records
Jul 19, 1989
Sold
$680,000
$205/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$74,648 (+4.3%)
$4,517,850 + $1,731,890
$6,249,740
2024
$71,560 (+1.5%)
$4,429,265 + $1,697,932
$6,127,197
2023
$70,514 (+8.7%)
$4,342,417 + $1,664,640
$6,007,057
2022
$64,867 (+25.4%)
$4,257,272 + $1,632,000
$5,889,272
2021
$51,728 (+2.7%)
$4,173,797 + $1,193,000
$5,366,797
2020
$50,373 (+70.3%)
$4,091,958 + $173,000
$4,264,958
2019
$29,586 (+2.8%)
$4,050,000 + $148,000
$4,198,000
2018
$28,773 (+1.8%)
$2,067,305 + $344,548
$2,411,853
2017
$28,268 (+2.7%)
$1,987,030 + $331,170
$2,318,200
2016
$27,528 (+1.0%)
$1,987,030 + $331,170
$2,318,200
2015
$27,261 (+2.0%)
$1,948,069 + $324,677
$2,272,746
2014
$26,716 (+2.1%)
$1,881,222 + $313,537
$2,194,759
2012
$26,176 (+6.2%)
$1,872,720 + $312,120
$2,184,840
2011
$24,655 (+1,014.2%)
$1,836,000 + $306,000
$2,142,000
2010
$2,213 (+5.4%)
$1,800,000 + $300,000
$2,100,000
2009
$2,100 (+4.0%)
$47,410 + $91,086
$138,496
2008
$2,020
$46,592 + $89,513
$136,105
Tax history for 1955 Newell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$74,648 (+4.3%)
$4,517,850 + $1,731,890
$6,249,740
2024
$71,560 (+1.5%)
$4,429,265 + $1,697,932
$6,127,197
2023
$70,514 (+8.7%)
$4,342,417 + $1,664,640
$6,007,057
2022
$64,867 (+25.4%)
$4,257,272 + $1,632,000
$5,889,272
2021
$51,728 (+2.7%)
$4,173,797 + $1,193,000
$5,366,797
2020
$50,373 (+70.3%)
$4,091,958 + $173,000
$4,264,958
2019
$29,586 (+2.8%)
$4,050,000 + $148,000
$4,198,000
2018
$28,773 (+1.8%)
$2,067,305 + $344,548
$2,411,853
2017
$28,268 (+2.7%)
$1,987,030 + $331,170
$2,318,200
2016
$27,528 (+1.0%)
$1,987,030 + $331,170
$2,318,200
2015
$27,261 (+2.0%)
$1,948,069 + $324,677
$2,272,746
2014
$26,716 (+2.1%)
$1,881,222 + $313,537
$2,194,759
2012
$26,176 (+6.2%)
$1,872,720 + $312,120
$2,184,840
2011
$24,655 (+1,014.2%)
$1,836,000 + $306,000
$2,142,000
2010
$2,213 (+5.4%)
$1,800,000 + $300,000
$2,100,000
2009
$2,100 (+4.0%)
$47,410 + $91,086
$138,496
2008
$2,020
$46,592 + $89,513
$136,105
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,995
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
3,314
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00354031
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Feb 18, 2023.
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
May 4, 2022 • Final
Project - building
Install a residential flush mount solar photovoltaic system with a new electrical panel.
Electrical
Solar
Apr 26, 2022 • Final
Project - building
Construct a new one-story single-family home with an attached garage. Install a tankless water heater.
New construction
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Other (See Remarks)
Room Information
Artist Studio, Attic, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Separate Unit/Apartment
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)
Guest House, Other
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 400
Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Other (See Remarks)
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Shake
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced
Building Information
Style: Custom, Spanish
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 328670
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.2524
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
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 (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,314
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00354031
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 18, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Walter Hays Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 • 94303
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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
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Estimated sale price
$7.59M – $9.19M
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