Located in coveted Old Palo Alto, this exceptional home blends Spanish architectural details with beautiful contemporary panache inside. This modern home boasts 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4,325 sq. ft. (per county) with a floor plan perfect for entertaining, extended family or working and/or schooling from home. The kitchen is a chefs delight and features exotic wood cabinetry, a large kitchen island and high end appliances. Gorgeous high ceiling open kitchen and family room with doors that lead to the private backyard. Formal living room with sleek linear gas fireplace plus formal dining room. Master suite with large walk-in closet, steam shower and large tub plus garden view balcony. Main-level bedroom already customized for an office. Generous lower level has a large recreation room, full kitchen plus 2 beds and bath. Prestigious Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify) and just minutes to California Avenue, downtown Palo Alto and Stanford University.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,916Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alexandra Wilbur•DRE #01926475• Wilbur Properties
Contact: 650-714-1518
Bought with Bob Kamangar•DRE #01229105• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
SPANISH STYLE HOME ON A TREE LINED STREET IN OLD PALO ALTO. LONG LIST OF ALL TOP OF THE LINE AMMENITIES. INCLUDING VIKING STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, BEAUTIFUL CRAFTED PARRED ARCHED DOORS. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS.
Public Records
Jan 22, 1998
Sold
$810,000
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 9, 1998
Sold
$625,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$95,316 (+4.3%)
$5,520,403 + $2,484,181
$8,004,584
2024
$91,367 (+1.5%)
$5,412,160 + $2,435,472
$7,847,632
2023
$90,033 (+1.1%)
$5,306,040 + $2,387,718
$7,693,758
2022
$89,012 (+2.0%)
$5,202,000 + $2,340,900
$7,542,900
2021
$87,263 (+72.5%)
$5,100,000 + $2,295,000
$7,395,000
2020
$50,587 (+1.1%)
$5,000,000 + $2,250,000
$7,250,000
2019
$50,034 (+2.9%)
$1,826,991 + $2,389,144
$4,216,135
2018
$48,643 (+1.8%)
$1,791,168 + $2,342,299
$4,133,467
2017
$47,792 (+2.7%)
$1,721,616 + $2,251,346
$3,972,962
2016
$46,545 (+1.0%)
$1,721,616 + $2,251,346
$3,972,962
2015
$46,099 (+1.9%)
$1,687,859 + $2,207,202
$3,895,061
2014
$45,251 (+2.1%)
$1,629,940 + $2,131,462
$3,761,402
2012
$44,333 (+6.2%)
$1,622,574 + $2,121,829
$3,744,403
2011
$41,753
$1,590,759 + $2,080,225
$3,670,984
2010
$41,762 (+1.3%)
$1,559,568 + $2,039,437
$3,599,005
2009
$41,236 (+5.4%)
$1,547,913 + $2,024,195
$3,572,108
2008
$39,125
$1,521,168 + $1,989,220
$3,510,388
Tax history for 262 Rinconada Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$95,316 (+4.3%)
$5,520,403 + $2,484,181
$8,004,584
2024
$91,367 (+1.5%)
$5,412,160 + $2,435,472
$7,847,632
2023
$90,033 (+1.1%)
$5,306,040 + $2,387,718
$7,693,758
2022
$89,012 (+2.0%)
$5,202,000 + $2,340,900
$7,542,900
2021
$87,263 (+72.5%)
$5,100,000 + $2,295,000
$7,395,000
2020
$50,587 (+1.1%)
$5,000,000 + $2,250,000
$7,250,000
2019
$50,034 (+2.9%)
$1,826,991 + $2,389,144
$4,216,135
2018
$48,643 (+1.8%)
$1,791,168 + $2,342,299
$4,133,467
2017
$47,792 (+2.7%)
$1,721,616 + $2,251,346
$3,972,962
2016
$46,545 (+1.0%)
$1,721,616 + $2,251,346
$3,972,962
2015
$46,099 (+1.9%)
$1,687,859 + $2,207,202
$3,895,061
2014
$45,251 (+2.1%)
$1,629,940 + $2,131,462
$3,761,402
2012
$44,333 (+6.2%)
$1,622,574 + $2,121,829
$3,744,403
2011
$41,753
$1,590,759 + $2,080,225
$3,670,984
2010
$41,762 (+1.3%)
$1,559,568 + $2,039,437
$3,599,005
2009
$41,236 (+5.4%)
$1,547,913 + $2,024,195
$3,572,108
2008
$39,125
$1,521,168 + $1,989,220
$3,510,388
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
4,325
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12419017
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 19, 2021 • Final
Project - building
Replace a furnace in the same location.
HVAC
Feb 2, 2015 • Final
Project - building
Install a new fireplace in the living room.
HVAC
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
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Skylight, Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub in Master Bedroom