2312 Louis Road hits all the right buttons whether you're looking for a sophisticated single story home for downsizers, an entry level Palo Alto home to enjoy the City's numerous benefits, or a home for a family with children who want Palo Alto's excellent schools. Large 9,277 SF lot, dream-home developable into a 3,489 SF home per City of Palo Alto. Potential to nearly double that size with a basement addition (Not in 100 year flood zone per City). 1,611 SF of updated living space. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and can easily add third bedroom. Bright and airy open floor plan, with soaring ceilings. Wrap around yard with space to garden, play or relax. Great location near commute routes 101 and 280. Top Palo Alto schools--Walter Hays Elementary School, Frank S. Greene (Jordan) Middle School and Palo Alto High School (buyer to verify).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,983 (+7.9%)
$3,299,702 + $608,290
$3,907,992
2024
$43,550 (+8.1%)
$3,235,002 + $596,363
$3,831,365
2023
$40,300 (+4.9%)
$3,171,571 + $457,219
$3,628,790
2022
$38,412 (+2.0%)
$3,109,384 + $227,117
$3,336,501
2021
$37,655 (−1.4%)
$3,048,416 + $103,056
$3,151,472
2020
$38,178 (+3.4%)
$2,988,644 + $101,036
$3,089,680
2019
$36,939 (+2,177.5%)
$3,060,000 + $102,000
$3,162,000
2018
$1,622 (+6.1%)
$3,000,000 + $100,000
$3,100,000
2017
$1,529 (+3.6%)
$50,741 + $80,204
$130,945
2016
$1,476 (+1.0%)
$50,741 + $80,204
$130,945
2015
$1,462 (−2.4%)
$49,747 + $78,632
$128,379
2014
$1,498 (+2.0%)
$48,041 + $75,934
$123,975
2012
$1,469 (+5.9%)
$47,824 + $75,591
$123,415
2011
$1,387 (+0.1%)
$46,887 + $74,109
$120,996
2010
$1,385 (+1.0%)
$45,968 + $72,656
$118,624
2009
$1,371 (+5.2%)
$45,625 + $72,113
$117,738
2008
$1,303
$44,838 + $70,868
$115,706
Tax history for 2312 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,983 (+7.9%)
$3,299,702 + $608,290
$3,907,992
2024
$43,550 (+8.1%)
$3,235,002 + $596,363
$3,831,365
2023
$40,300 (+4.9%)
$3,171,571 + $457,219
$3,628,790
2022
$38,412 (+2.0%)
$3,109,384 + $227,117
$3,336,501
2021
$37,655 (−1.4%)
$3,048,416 + $103,056
$3,151,472
2020
$38,178 (+3.4%)
$2,988,644 + $101,036
$3,089,680
2019
$36,939 (+2,177.5%)
$3,060,000 + $102,000
$3,162,000
2018
$1,622 (+6.1%)
$3,000,000 + $100,000
$3,100,000
2017
$1,529 (+3.6%)
$50,741 + $80,204
$130,945
2016
$1,476 (+1.0%)
$50,741 + $80,204
$130,945
2015
$1,462 (−2.4%)
$49,747 + $78,632
$128,379
2014
$1,498 (+2.0%)
$48,041 + $75,934
$123,975
2012
$1,469 (+5.9%)
$47,824 + $75,591
$123,415
2011
$1,387 (+0.1%)
$46,887 + $74,109
$120,996
2010
$1,385 (+1.0%)
$45,968 + $72,656
$118,624
2009
$1,371 (+5.2%)
$45,625 + $72,113
$117,738
2008
$1,303
$44,838 + $70,868
$115,706
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,277
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,606
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00355083
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 23, 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 28, 2025 • Final
Project - building
Construct an addition and remodel an existing one-story residential building. Build a new attached garage.
Addition
Remodel
Jan 9, 2025 • Active
Revision-building
Upgrade the water meter and the water pipe between the water meter and the water main to support the installation of a fire sprinkler system.
Fire sprinkler
Plumbing
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal, Tile
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 609373
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.213
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
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 District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,606
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,277 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00355083
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Walter Hays Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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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
$4.54M – $5.49M
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