Off market jun 2023 for $7.7M

$9,746,223

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $53,448/mo

•

5,042

sq ft

243 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Presenting a stunning home on a large 10,000 sq. lot in sought-after Old Palo Alto. This remarkable residence with a desirable floor plan, soaring ceilings, and updated interiors exudes sophistication. Revel in the grand entry, flowing into the formal rooms and leading into the gourmet kitchen with adjacent family room and library that open to the backyard. The primary bedroom offers a fireplace, French doors to a large balcony, and a light-filled bath. Enjoy the lower level with media room, ensuite bedroom, office, and spacious workout room. Additional highlights include a wine room, laundry room, zoned heating/cooling, and a 2-car garage. The resort-style grounds ensure complete privacy, featuring a pool, spa, and half bath. The covered patio with outdoor kitchen features a fireplace, pizza oven and built-in seating around the fire pit overlooking the inviting pool, spa and grounds. Close proximity to top-rated schools, parks, Stanford University, Cal. Ave, and Town & Country Village

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lori Buecheler •DRE #01859485 • Compass

Listed by Dennis Stewart •DRE #00572139 • Compass

Contact: 650-387-2716

Bought with Lori Buecheler •DRE #01859485 • Compass

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81928729

Redfin Estimate

$9,746,223

$1.9M since sold in June 2023$245K since September

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This home's estimate is 2.1% higher than the average sale price ($9.55M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$9,800,000
A
6 beds6 baths5,310 sq ft
1932 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$12,000,000
B
4 beds4 baths5,540 sq ft
1826 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$7,695,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths4,287 sq ft
120 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$6,700,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,753 sq ft
151 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$11,550,147
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,529 sq ft
161 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

105.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$4.0M

$552K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 243 Rinconada Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81928729

Jun 28, 2023

Sold

$7,798,000

$1,547/sq ft

Jun 2, 2023

Pending

—

May 18, 2023

Listed

$7,798,000

$1,547/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80117991

May 30, 2001

Listing Removed

—

May 4, 2001

Sold

$2,450,000

$486/sq ft

Apr 4, 2001

Listed

$2,500,000

$496/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 16, 1991

Sold

$579,000

$115/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$98,505 (+4.3%)

$6,683,487 + $1,591,812

$8,275,299

2024

$94,423 (+59.2%)

$6,552,439 + $1,560,600

$8,113,039

2023

$59,319 (+1.2%)

$6,423,960 + $1,530,000

$7,953,960

2022

$58,642 (+2.0%)

$2,938,154 + $2,009,678

$4,947,832

2021

$57,487 (+2.1%)

$2,880,544 + $1,970,273

$4,850,817

2020

$56,282 (+1.1%)

$2,824,063 + $1,931,641

$4,755,704

2019

$55,666 (+2.9%)

$2,795,106 + $1,911,835

$4,706,941

2018

$54,115 (+1.8%)

$2,740,300 + $1,874,349

$4,614,649

2017

$53,166 (+2.7%)

$2,633,892 + $1,801,567

$4,435,459

2016

$51,778 (+1.0%)

$2,633,892 + $1,801,567

$4,435,459

2015

$51,281 (+1.9%)

$2,582,248 + $1,766,243

$4,348,491

2014

$50,348 (+2.1%)

$2,493,639 + $1,705,635

$4,199,274

2012

$49,325 (+6.2%)

$2,482,370 + $1,697,927

$4,180,297

2011

$46,452

$2,433,697 + $1,664,635

$4,098,332

2010

$46,462 (+1.3%)

$2,385,978 + $1,631,996

$4,017,974

2009

$45,888 (+5.4%)

$2,368,146 + $1,619,799

$3,987,945

2008

$43,534

$2,327,228 + $1,591,812

$3,919,040

Tax history for 243 Rinconada Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$98,505 (+4.3%)

$6,683,487 + $1,591,812

$8,275,299

2024

$94,423 (+59.2%)

$6,552,439 + $1,560,600

$8,113,039

2023

$59,319 (+1.2%)

$6,423,960 + $1,530,000

$7,953,960

2022

$58,642 (+2.0%)

$2,938,154 + $2,009,678

$4,947,832

2021

$57,487 (+2.1%)

$2,880,544 + $1,970,273

$4,850,817

2020

$56,282 (+1.1%)

$2,824,063 + $1,931,641

$4,755,704

2019

$55,666 (+2.9%)

$2,795,106 + $1,911,835

$4,706,941

2018

$54,115 (+1.8%)

$2,740,300 + $1,874,349

$4,614,649

2017

$53,166 (+2.7%)

$2,633,892 + $1,801,567

$4,435,459

2016

$51,778 (+1.0%)

$2,633,892 + $1,801,567

$4,435,459

2015

$51,281 (+1.9%)

$2,582,248 + $1,766,243

$4,348,491

2014

$50,348 (+2.1%)

$2,493,639 + $1,705,635

$4,199,274

2012

$49,325 (+6.2%)

$2,482,370 + $1,697,927

$4,180,297

2011

$46,452

$2,433,697 + $1,664,635

$4,098,332

2010

$46,462 (+1.3%)

$2,385,978 + $1,631,996

$4,017,974

2009

$45,888 (+5.4%)

$2,368,146 + $1,619,799

$3,987,945

2008

$43,534

$2,327,228 + $1,591,812

$3,919,040

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

5,042

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12418076

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

Oct 25, 2024 • Final

Project - building

Remodel a residential building including a kitchen and multiple bathrooms.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Jun 19, 2024 • Active

Revision-building

Perform additional electrical work including the replacement of recessed light fixtures and switches without rewiring. Install a new dedicated circuit and upgrade the existing subpanel to a higher amperage service.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, Tub in Master Bedroom

Room Information
Basement (Finished), Den/Study/Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Media/Home Theatre, Recreation Room, Storage, Wine Cellar/Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Countertop (Stone), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven (Built-In), Oven Range (Built-In, Gas), Refrigerator(s), Wine Refrigerator

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage, Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 6

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air, Heating (2+ Zones)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Courtyard, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn)

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Other

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground, Spa - Indoor

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 5,042

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 152041

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.2296
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Thermostat Controller
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 3

School Information
Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,042
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12418076

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 • 0.6mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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 92° 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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Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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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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$9.26M – $11.21M

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Home values near 243 Rinconada Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2454 Sq. Ft.	$4,948,427
219 Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$7,004,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1437 Sq. Ft.	$3,136,113
262 Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$8,238,604

Address	Redfin Estimate
212 Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2334 Sq. Ft.	$4,784,579
202 Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$3,872,211

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