BORDERING OLD PALO ALTO, THIS UNIQUE PRAIRIE STYLE HOME WITH WALLS OF GLASS OVERLOOKING A PRIVATE GARDEN FEATURES A REMODELED BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, SOLID CUSTOM CABINETS, A PEACEFUL AMBIENCE, CLOSE TO SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION
MLSListings #ML89815532
May 28, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 1998
Sold
$543,000
$419/sq ft
Apr 23, 1998
Listed
$499,000
$385/sq ft
NO SHOW TIL TOUR 4/24 THEN SHOW 9-5 ONLY. TERIFFIC 2/1. PA SCHOOLS GREAT FLR PLAN, PLANK HARDWOOD FLOORING, LOVELY YARD. FRESH PAINT IN & OUT. LRG BR'S BIG FRIENDLY DOG "GRETCHEN" IN YARD. SELLER PREFERS AS-IS SALE & WILL CREDIT
Public Records
Sep 1, 1987
Sold
$270,000
$208/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,630 (+4.3%)
$1,821,906 + $1,291,992
$3,113,898
2024
$36,084 (+1.5%)
$1,786,183 + $1,266,659
$3,052,842
2023
$35,552 (+1.2%)
$1,751,160 + $1,241,823
$2,992,983
2022
$35,142 (+1.8%)
$1,716,824 + $1,217,474
$2,934,298
2021
$34,531 (+2.4%)
$1,683,161 + $1,193,602
$2,876,763
2020
$33,733 (+1.1%)
$1,650,158 + $1,170,199
$2,820,357
2019
$33,361 (+2.8%)
$1,633,238 + $1,158,201
$2,791,439
2018
$32,440 (+1.5%)
$1,601,214 + $1,135,492
$2,736,706
2017
$31,952 (+7.4%)
$1,539,038 + $1,091,400
$2,630,438
2016
$29,756 (+61.1%)
$1,539,038 + $1,091,400
$2,630,438
2015
$18,475 (+2.2%)
$1,508,861 + $953,940
$2,462,801
2014
$18,073 (+61.4%)
$1,457,085 + $7,031
$1,464,116
2012
$11,199 (+6.2%)
$1,311,700 + $145,800
$1,457,500
2011
$10,550
$767,785 + $119,963
$887,748
2010
$10,551 (+1.9%)
$752,731 + $117,611
$870,342
2009
$10,351 (+5.2%)
$747,106 + $116,733
$863,839
2008
$9,842
$734,198 + $114,717
$848,915
Tax history for 1981 MIDDLEFIELD Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,630 (+4.3%)
$1,821,906 + $1,291,992
$3,113,898
2024
$36,084 (+1.5%)
$1,786,183 + $1,266,659
$3,052,842
2023
$35,552 (+1.2%)
$1,751,160 + $1,241,823
$2,992,983
2022
$35,142 (+1.8%)
$1,716,824 + $1,217,474
$2,934,298
2021
$34,531 (+2.4%)
$1,683,161 + $1,193,602
$2,876,763
2020
$33,733 (+1.1%)
$1,650,158 + $1,170,199
$2,820,357
2019
$33,361 (+2.8%)
$1,633,238 + $1,158,201
$2,791,439
2018
$32,440 (+1.5%)
$1,601,214 + $1,135,492
$2,736,706
2017
$31,952 (+7.4%)
$1,539,038 + $1,091,400
$2,630,438
2016
$29,756 (+61.1%)
$1,539,038 + $1,091,400
$2,630,438
2015
$18,475 (+2.2%)
$1,508,861 + $953,940
$2,462,801
2014
$18,073 (+61.4%)
$1,457,085 + $7,031
$1,464,116
2012
$11,199 (+6.2%)
$1,311,700 + $145,800
$1,457,500
2011
$10,550
$767,785 + $119,963
$887,748
2010
$10,551 (+1.9%)
$752,731 + $117,611
$870,342
2009
$10,351 (+5.2%)
$747,106 + $116,733
$863,839
2008
$9,842
$734,198 + $114,717
$848,915
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,140 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
2,675
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00359005
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
May 3, 2016 • Final
Project - building
Construct a new two-story single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
Jun 16, 2015 • Final
Project - building
Install temporary electrical power service.
Electrical
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: Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 1
# of Baths (Maximum): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tubs, No Shower Stall
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Dining "L"
Kitchen Description: Oven Range (Built-In)
Interior Features
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Free-Standing, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Local/Neighborhood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Attached
Exterior: Wood
Concrete Perimeter
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,295
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 135833
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Agent
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
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: David Starr Jordan Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,675
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,140 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00359005
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 • 0.3mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.43M – $4.15M
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