Rare Opportunity in Palo Alto with City-Approved Kohler Architects Plans! Situated on a ~7,626 SF lot, this property comes with approved plans for a stunning ~3,036 SF two-story residence plus ~700 SF ADU, saving years of design and permitting. The thoughtfully designed layout features open-concept living spaces, formal living and dining rooms, a study, and multiple bedrooms, along with a fully equipped ADU ideal for rental or multi-generational living. Existing home is livable and offers rental or interim use. Exceptional chance for builders, investors, or end-users to create a custom dream home in a prime location. Do not miss this shovel-ready development opportunity! Convenient location, close to Midtown shopping area, parks, schools, major employers such as Google, Meta, Tesla. Excellent schools: Palo Verde Elementary, Palo Alto High. Buyers to verify enrollment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,626 sq ftLot Size
$2,774Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julie Tsai Law•DRE #01339682• Compass
Contact: 650-799-8888
Bought with Ying Wei•DRE #02055224• Goodview Financial & Real Estate
Bought with Sherry Chen•DRE #02265118• Goodview Financial & Real Estate
Est. $5,502 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2704 Louis Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82040352
Apr 13, 2026
Sold
$3,620,000
$2,774/sq ft
Apr 13, 2026
Sold
$3,620,000
$2,774/sq ft
Apr 3, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 2, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2026
Listed
$3,298,000
$2,527/sq ft
Mar 26, 2026
Listed
$3,298,000
$2,527/sq ft
+25
Rare Opportunity in Palo Alto with City-Approved Kohler Architects Plans! Situated on a ~7,626 SF lot, this property comes with approved plans for a stunning ~3,036 SF two-story residence plus ~700 SF ADU, saving years of design and permitting. The thoughtfully designed layout features open-concept living spaces, formal living and dining rooms, a study, and multiple bedrooms, along with a fully equipped ADU ideal for rental or multi-generational living. Existing home is livable and offers rental or interim use. Exceptional chance for builders, investors, or end-users to create a custom dream home in a prime location. Do not miss this shovel-ready development opportunity! Convenient location, close to Midtown shopping area, parks, schools, major employers such as Google, Meta, Tesla. Excellent schools: Palo Verde Elementary, Palo Alto High. Buyers to verify enrollment.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81936175
Aug 31, 2023
Sold
$3,000,000
$2,299/sq ft
Aug 31, 2023
Sold
$3,000,000
$2,299/sq ft
Aug 1, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 26, 2023
Listed
$2,598,000
$1,991/sq ft
Jul 26, 2023
Listed
$2,598,000
$1,991/sq ft
+35
Move in and enjoy this single-story home on a large Midtown Palo Alto lot. Private and deep 7,410 SF lot offering opportunities for expansion. Neighbors include $4-6 million dollar value homes. Chef's kitchen with beautiful countertops. Open living and dining spaces. Gleaming floors. Spacious bedrooms. Desirable single-story layout. Peaceful and deep backyard with lawn, patio and shed. Enjoy daily walks to Henry W. Seale Park, Greer Park, Hoover Park and Midtown shops. Fantastic proximity to Stanford, Alphabet and Meta. Easy access to freeways and expressways. World-renowned Palo Alto schools. Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle and Palo Alto High. Wow.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1970
Sold
$24,500
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,324 (+4.3%)
$1,381,204 + $687,881
$2,069,085
2024
$24,291 (−26.6%)
$1,354,122 + $674,394
$2,028,516
2023
$33,113 (+1.2%)
$1,327,571 + $661,171
$1,988,742
2022
$32,731 (+1,600.5%)
$2,627,010 + $93,636
$2,720,646
2021
$1,925 (+1.2%)
$2,575,500 + $91,800
$2,667,300
2020
$1,903 (+1.4%)
$36,253 + $45,010
$81,263
2019
$1,876 (+1.7%)
$35,882 + $44,549
$80,431
2018
$1,846 (+1.9%)
$35,179 + $43,676
$78,855
2017
$1,812 (+3.1%)
$33,814 + $41,981
$75,795
2016
$1,758 (+1.4%)
$33,814 + $41,981
$75,795
2015
$1,733 (+8.2%)
$33,151 + $41,158
$74,309
2014
$1,601 (+1.9%)
$32,015 + $39,746
$71,761
2012
$1,572 (+5.8%)
$31,871 + $39,567
$71,438
2011
$1,486
$31,247 + $38,792
$70,039
2010
$1,484 (+7.6%)
$30,635 + $38,032
$68,667
2009
$1,379 (+3.1%)
$30,407 + $37,748
$68,155
2008
$1,338
$29,883 + $37,097
$66,980
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,410 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
1,305
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12729034
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
Apr 20, 2026 • Active
Project - building
Install temporary electrical power service.
Electrical
Apr 17, 2026 • Active
Project - building
Demolish a detached shed.
Demolition
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
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: 2+ Showers Over Tubs
Room Information
Laundry Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)