Google street view image for 251 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Off market may 2022 for $8M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $52,718/mo

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5,939

sq ft

251 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

A state-of-the-art income producing asset nestled in the heart of Palo Alto. This property was completely remodeled in 2019 with no expense spared. Top-of-the-line materials, finishes, and appliances throughout. A total of 7 beautiful units and a large finished basement of 2,868 sf (not included in the living sf). Attractive landscaping, lovely curb appeal and attention to every detail starts on the exterior of the building and continues inside throughout all 7 units. The penthouse suite is over 2000 sf with three bedrooms plus a large office and two bathrooms, and the main first floor unit is over 1400 sf with two glorious master suites. Just a few blocks to Stanford University & downtown Palo Alto. Close access to many restaurants, cafes and parks as well as many High Tech companies, including HP, Google, Facebook, and Apple. Must see!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

10,005 sq ftLot Size

$1,347Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by • Compass

•650-323-1111 (broker)

Bought with • Haylen

•408-800-5478 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #81864732

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

107.4%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$4.2M

$232K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 251 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$72,002 (−27.2%)

$3,060,000 + $2,958,000

$6,018,000

2024

$98,841 (+1.5%)

$5,306,040 + $3,183,624

$8,489,664

2023

$97,398 (+117.2%)

$5,202,000 + $3,121,200

$8,323,200

2022

$44,847 (+2.0%)

$5,100,000 + $3,060,000

$8,160,000

2021

$43,965 (+2.1%)

$3,365,166 + $313,305

$3,678,471

2020

$43,049 (+1.1%)

$3,299,183 + $307,162

$3,606,345

2019

$42,578 (+2.8%)

$3,265,354 + $304,013

$3,569,367

2018

$41,406 (+1.8%)

$3,201,328 + $298,052

$3,499,380

2017

$40,681 (+2.7%)

$3,077,017 + $286,479

$3,363,496

2016

$39,619 (+1.0%)

$3,077,017 + $286,479

$3,363,496

2015

$39,239 (+1.9%)

$3,016,684 + $280,862

$3,297,546

2014

$38,503 (+54.7%)

$2,913,166 + $271,225

$3,184,391

2012

$24,886 (+6.2%)

$1,577,595 + $489,597

$2,067,192

2011

$23,444

$1,546,662 + $479,998

$2,026,660

2010

$23,447 (+1.4%)

$1,516,336 + $470,587

$1,986,923

2009

$23,113 (+46.9%)

$1,505,004 + $467,070

$1,972,074

2008

$15,738

$1,479,000 + $459,000

$1,938,000

Tax history for 251 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$72,002 (−27.2%)

$3,060,000 + $2,958,000

$6,018,000

2024

$98,841 (+1.5%)

$5,306,040 + $3,183,624

$8,489,664

2023

$97,398 (+117.2%)

$5,202,000 + $3,121,200

$8,323,200

2022

$44,847 (+2.0%)

$5,100,000 + $3,060,000

$8,160,000

2021

$43,965 (+2.1%)

$3,365,166 + $313,305

$3,678,471

2020

$43,049 (+1.1%)

$3,299,183 + $307,162

$3,606,345

2019

$42,578 (+2.8%)

$3,265,354 + $304,013

$3,569,367

2018

$41,406 (+1.8%)

$3,201,328 + $298,052

$3,499,380

2017

$40,681 (+2.7%)

$3,077,017 + $286,479

$3,363,496

2016

$39,619 (+1.0%)

$3,077,017 + $286,479

$3,363,496

2015

$39,239 (+1.9%)

$3,016,684 + $280,862

$3,297,546

2014

$38,503 (+54.7%)

$2,913,166 + $271,225

$3,184,391

2012

$24,886 (+6.2%)

$1,577,595 + $489,597

$2,067,192

2011

$23,444

$1,546,662 + $479,998

$2,026,660

2010

$23,447 (+1.4%)

$1,516,336 + $470,587

$1,986,923

2009

$23,113 (+46.9%)

$1,505,004 + $467,070

$1,972,074

2008

$15,738

$1,479,000 + $459,000

$1,938,000

*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

1960

Sq. Ft.

4,440

Year built

1915

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00301076

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 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

Dec 10, 2019 • Final

Project - building

Upgrade the electrical service to 400 amps at the existing location.

Electrical

Sep 21, 2017 • Final

Project - building

Remove existing composition shingles and install new oriented strand board and composition shingles on a residential building.

Roofing

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
Parking Features: On Street, Other
# of Parking Total: 2
Has Open Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 4
# of Full Bathrooms: 4

Interior Features
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Zoned
Appliances: Free-Standing Refrigerator
Accessibility Features: Other

Multi-Family General Information
# of Units Leased: 5
# of Units Total: 7
Studio Annual Occupancy: 0
1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0

Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Type: Studio

Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Type: Apartment

Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 Type: Apartment

Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 Type: Apartment

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area: 5939
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Total: 5939
Building Area Units: Square Feet
# of Stories Total: 0
Year Built: 1915
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Foundation Details: Other

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential Income
Property SubType: Multi Family

Property Information
# of Buildings: 1
Security Features: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 10005.732
Lot Size Acres: 0.2297
Lot Size Area: 10005.732
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Separate Meters (Other), City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Clara
Middle Or Junior School District: Santa Clara
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00301076

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Palo Alto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.1 hrs

6.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Home values near 251 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$3,233,235
250 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$2,857,016
242 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$2,560,991
236 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$2,798,703
740 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$3,690,476
241 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1127 Sq. Ft.	$2,711,157
312 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$4,436,209

Address	Redfin Estimate
228 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$2,983,262
245 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$2,795,785
225 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2426 Sq. Ft.	$4,010,202
258 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$2,660,840
688 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$3,778,525
253 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$2,593,406
669 Everett Ave, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2215 Sq. Ft.	$4,729,532

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$2,679,413
311 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$4,255,866
319 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$2,707,372
234 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2863 Sq. Ft.	$4,385,128
222 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$2,747,255
256 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2055 Sq. Ft.	$4,045,093
270 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$3,647,291

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