2897 Louis Rd is a 2,210 square foot house on a 7,560 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,619,205.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
7,560 sq ftLot Size
$1,638Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,619,205
$133K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.6% lower than the average sale price ($4.09M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,203 (+4.2%)
$687,593 + $430,138
$1,117,731
2024
$13,635 (+1.5%)
$674,111 + $421,704
$1,095,815
2023
$13,432 (+1.2%)
$660,894 + $413,436
$1,074,330
2022
$13,271 (+2.0%)
$647,936 + $405,330
$1,053,266
2021
$13,009 (+2.0%)
$635,232 + $397,383
$1,032,615
2020
$12,751 (+1.1%)
$622,777 + $389,592
$1,012,369
2019
$12,607 (+2.7%)
$616,392 + $385,598
$1,001,990
2018
$12,274 (+1.8%)
$604,306 + $378,038
$982,344
2017
$12,057 (+2.7%)
$580,841 + $363,359
$944,200
2016
$11,738 (+1.0%)
$580,841 + $363,359
$944,200
2015
$11,619 (+2.6%)
$569,452 + $356,235
$925,687
2014
$11,327 (+2.0%)
$549,912 + $344,012
$893,924
2012
$11,100 (+6.1%)
$547,427 + $342,458
$889,885
2011
$10,458
$536,694 + $335,744
$872,438
2010
$10,459 (+1.9%)
$526,171 + $329,161
$855,332
2009
$10,260 (+5.2%)
$522,239 + $326,701
$848,940
2008
$9,758
$513,216 + $321,057
$834,273
Tax history for 2897 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,203 (+4.2%)
$687,593 + $430,138
$1,117,731
2024
$13,635 (+1.5%)
$674,111 + $421,704
$1,095,815
2023
$13,432 (+1.2%)
$660,894 + $413,436
$1,074,330
2022
$13,271 (+2.0%)
$647,936 + $405,330
$1,053,266
2021
$13,009 (+2.0%)
$635,232 + $397,383
$1,032,615
2020
$12,751 (+1.1%)
$622,777 + $389,592
$1,012,369
2019
$12,607 (+2.7%)
$616,392 + $385,598
$1,001,990
2018
$12,274 (+1.8%)
$604,306 + $378,038
$982,344
2017
$12,057 (+2.7%)
$580,841 + $363,359
$944,200
2016
$11,738 (+1.0%)
$580,841 + $363,359
$944,200
2015
$11,619 (+2.6%)
$569,452 + $356,235
$925,687
2014
$11,327 (+2.0%)
$549,912 + $344,012
$893,924
2012
$11,100 (+6.1%)
$547,427 + $342,458
$889,885
2011
$10,458
$536,694 + $335,744
$872,438
2010
$10,459 (+1.9%)
$526,171 + $329,161
$855,332
2009
$10,260 (+5.2%)
$522,239 + $326,701
$848,940
2008
$9,758
$513,216 + $321,057
$834,273
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VAN AUKEN TR
Living Sq. Ft: 2,210
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,067
Building Sq. Ft: 2,210
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: TRACT 951 VAN AUKEN TRACT BOOK 36 PAGE 33 LOT 9
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 348
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,560
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1736
Depth Footage: 90
Front Footage: 84
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: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,210
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,560 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12754032
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.44M – $4.16M
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