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$2,654,036

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1 ba

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1,368

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242 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

242 Middlefield Rd is a 1,368 square foot house on a 5,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $2,654,036.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$1,940Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,654,036

$122K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.96M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 16, 2026
$3,203,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,456 sq ft
125 Webster, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$3,100,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,405 sq ft
412 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$2,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
235 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$3,510,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
762-766 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$3,015,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft
319 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$2,505,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
217 Mckendry Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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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

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

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2 beds1.5 baths1,290 sq ft
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
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Sale history for 242 Middlefield Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,981 (+3.1%)

$44,973 + $35,074

$80,047

2024

$1,922 (+1.7%)

$44,092 + $34,387

$78,479

2023

$1,889 (+1.7%)

$43,228 + $33,713

$76,941

2022

$1,858 (+2.1%)

$42,381 + $33,052

$75,433

2021

$1,821 (+1.1%)

$41,550 + $32,404

$73,954

2020

$1,801 (+1.4%)

$40,736 + $31,769

$72,505

2019

$1,775 (+1.6%)

$40,319 + $31,444

$71,763

2018

$1,748 (+1.9%)

$39,529 + $30,828

$70,357

2017

$1,715 (+3.1%)

$37,995 + $29,632

$67,627

2016

$1,664 (+1.5%)

$37,995 + $29,632

$67,627

2015

$1,640 (+14.9%)

$37,250 + $29,051

$66,301

2014

$1,427 (+84.3%)

$35,973 + $28,055

$64,028

2012

$774 (+5.7%)

$35,811 + $27,929

$63,740

2011

$733 (+0.3%)

$35,109 + $27,382

$62,491

2010

$731 (+1.0%)

$34,421 + $26,846

$61,267

2009

$724 (+5.0%)

$34,164 + $26,646

$60,810

2008

$689

$33,575 + $26,187

$59,762

Tax history for 242 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,981 (+3.1%)

$44,973 + $35,074

$80,047

2024

$1,922 (+1.7%)

$44,092 + $34,387

$78,479

2023

$1,889 (+1.7%)

$43,228 + $33,713

$76,941

2022

$1,858 (+2.1%)

$42,381 + $33,052

$75,433

2021

$1,821 (+1.1%)

$41,550 + $32,404

$73,954

2020

$1,801 (+1.4%)

$40,736 + $31,769

$72,505

2019

$1,775 (+1.6%)

$40,319 + $31,444

$71,763

2018

$1,748 (+1.9%)

$39,529 + $30,828

$70,357

2017

$1,715 (+3.1%)

$37,995 + $29,632

$67,627

2016

$1,664 (+1.5%)

$37,995 + $29,632

$67,627

2015

$1,640 (+14.9%)

$37,250 + $29,051

$66,301

2014

$1,427 (+84.3%)

$35,973 + $28,055

$64,028

2012

$774 (+5.7%)

$35,811 + $27,929

$63,740

2011

$733 (+0.3%)

$35,109 + $27,382

$62,491

2010

$731 (+1.0%)

$34,421 + $26,846

$61,267

2009

$724 (+5.0%)

$34,164 + $26,646

$60,810

2008

$689

$33,575 + $26,187

$59,762

*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

Apr 23, 2026 • Final

Windows & sliding doors: retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)

Retrofit windows on a single-family home.

Remodel

Oct 2, 2025 • Active

Project - building

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

Interior

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: JJ MORRIS REAL ESTATE COS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,368
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,368
Building Sq. Ft: 1,368
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLOCK 45 LOT 30

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,600
Legal Lot Number: 30
Legal Block Number: 45
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1286
Depth Footage: 112
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12002015

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Addison Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

3/10 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

8/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 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.

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Estimated sale price

$2.52M – $3.05M

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Home values near 242 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$3,135,738
235 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$2,242,415

Address	Redfin Estimate
228 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$2,825,641
250 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$2,849,610

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 11 Beds \| 9.5 Baths \| 5939 Sq. Ft.	—
245 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$2,583,296

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