OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 251 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Off Market Sep 1988 for $465K
$4,418,115
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,915/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,160
sq ft

251 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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About this home

251 Embarcadero Rd is a 2,160 square foot house on a 8,625 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 14, 1988 for $465,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $4,418,115.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
8,625 sq ftLot Size
$2,045Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,418,115
$4.0M since sold in September 1988$364K since August

This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($4.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated August 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

Recently sold homes
50

12 MoM

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Sale history for 251 Embarcadero Rd

Tax history for 251 Embarcadero Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jun 8, 2026 • Active
Heat pump space conditioning systems: new, retrofit, or replacement of space conditioning system (heat pump, furnace/air handler) and associated ductwork (detached single-family, duplex, and adus)

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Heat pump

HVAC

Nov 20, 2023 • Final
Water heater (electric): one heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)

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Plumbing

Water heater

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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 • 1.0mi

9/10
Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

3/10 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

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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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
$4.20M – $5.08M

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