2491 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Off Market Feb 2013 for $1.2M

$3,482,007

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,779/mo

•

2,020

sq ft

2491 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

6,445 sq ftLot Size

$1,724Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Gayle G Olson •DRE #00859510 • Compass

Bought with Susan Sweeley •DRE #01255460 • Compass

Source:MLSListings #ML80508411

Redfin Estimate

$3,482,007

$2.2M since sold in February 2013$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($3.59M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 24, 2026
$4,120,000
A
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SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$3,866,000
B
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158 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$3,500,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,256 sq ft
837 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$3,220,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,303 sq ft
2731 Greer Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$3,265,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,228 sq ft
3057 South Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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$7,644/mo

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.7%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$316K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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4 beds2.5 baths2,965 sq ft
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Sale history for 2491 Middlefield Rd

Date

Event

Price

REDFIN #1

Apr 7, 2025

Rental Removed

$9,500

$5/sq ft

Apr 2, 2025

Listed for Rent

$9,500

$5/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 6, 2013

Sold

$1,270,000

$629/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80508411

Apr 1, 2005

Sold

$875,000

$433/sq ft

Mar 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 22, 2005

Listed

$799,000

$396/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,245 (+4.2%)

$1,116,628 + $606,088

$1,722,716

2024

$20,381 (+1.1%)

$1,094,734 + $594,204

$1,688,938

2023

$20,161 (+1.2%)

$1,073,269 + $582,553

$1,655,822

2022

$19,924 (+2.0%)

$1,052,225 + $571,131

$1,623,356

2021

$19,532 (+2.5%)

$1,031,594 + $559,933

$1,591,527

2020

$19,053 (+1.1%)

$1,011,367 + $548,954

$1,560,321

2019

$18,839 (+2.8%)

$1,000,997 + $543,326

$1,544,323

2018

$18,328 (+1.8%)

$981,370 + $532,673

$1,514,043

2017

$18,005 (+2.2%)

$943,263 + $511,990

$1,455,253

2016

$17,611 (+1.0%)

$943,263 + $511,990

$1,455,253

2015

$17,437 (+10.1%)

$924,768 + $501,951

$1,426,719

2014

$15,844 (+30.0%)

$893,036 + $382,729

$1,275,765

2012

$12,185 (+9.5%)

$494,999 + $495,169

$990,168

2011

$11,128 (−3.1%)

$485,294 + $485,460

$970,754

2010

$11,479 (+1.9%)

$460,000 + $461,000

$921,000

2009

$11,270 (+5.2%)

$472,224 + $472,385

$944,609

2008

$10,713

$464,065 + $464,224

$928,289

Tax history for 2491 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,245 (+4.2%)

$1,116,628 + $606,088

$1,722,716

2024

$20,381 (+1.1%)

$1,094,734 + $594,204

$1,688,938

2023

$20,161 (+1.2%)

$1,073,269 + $582,553

$1,655,822

2022

$19,924 (+2.0%)

$1,052,225 + $571,131

$1,623,356

2021

$19,532 (+2.5%)

$1,031,594 + $559,933

$1,591,527

2020

$19,053 (+1.1%)

$1,011,367 + $548,954

$1,560,321

2019

$18,839 (+2.8%)

$1,000,997 + $543,326

$1,544,323

2018

$18,328 (+1.8%)

$981,370 + $532,673

$1,514,043

2017

$18,005 (+2.2%)

$943,263 + $511,990

$1,455,253

2016

$17,611 (+1.0%)

$943,263 + $511,990

$1,455,253

2015

$17,437 (+10.1%)

$924,768 + $501,951

$1,426,719

2014

$15,844 (+30.0%)

$893,036 + $382,729

$1,275,765

2012

$12,185 (+9.5%)

$494,999 + $495,169

$990,168

2011

$11,128 (−3.1%)

$485,294 + $485,460

$970,754

2010

$11,479 (+1.9%)

$460,000 + $461,000

$921,000

2009

$11,270 (+5.2%)

$472,224 + $472,385

$944,609

2008

$10,713

$464,065 + $464,224

$928,289

*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

Mar 5, 2014 • Active

Revision-building

Install a gas fireplace insert and extend a dedicated gas line from the meter to the fireplace through the attic space.

Gas

Dec 13, 2013 • Active

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

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: 364 MIDDLEFIELD PARK UN #3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,959
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,494
Building Sq. Ft: 1,959
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 380

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,830
Legal Lot Number: 41
Legal Block Number: 217
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1338
Depth Footage: 110
Front Footage: 53
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,445 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12731072
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 2, 2025

Around this home

Schools

El Carmelo Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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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

$3.31M – $4.01M

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Home values near 2491 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2471 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$3,130,439
2503 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$3,018,620

Address	Redfin Estimate
2451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1414 Sq. Ft.	$3,163,195
2533 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$3,049,466

Address	Redfin Estimate
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