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Off Market Dec 2017 for $3.2M

$4,675,128

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,198/mo

•

2,818

sq ft

2946 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

First time on the market since 1966! Spacious 2-story traditional home located in the desirable Mid-town neighborhood ready for you to make it your own. This home features 5 spacious bedrooms and 21/2 baths. Refinished hardwood floors downstairs, new carpet upstairs, freshly painted inside and out. Fireplace in living room, large gracious rooms. Family/recreation room features 100 +year old bar with sliding glass doors leading to outdoor covered patio. 2-car garage. Excellent Palo Alto schools. Join me for coffee at the Open House 12:30-4:30 Saturday, 1:30-4:30 on Sunday.

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$1,659Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Desiree Docktor •DRE #01808874 • Compass

Contact: 650-291-8487

Bought with Sophie Tsang •DRE #01399145 • Compass

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81683574

Redfin Estimate

$4,675,128

$1.4M since sold in December 2017$272K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($4.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$4,725,000
A
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$4,220,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
852 Ross Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$3,738,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
621 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$4,250,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,120 sq ft
3248 Clifton Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$3,100,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,124 sq ft
2640 Elmdale Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$4,267,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,918 sq ft
887 Loma Verde Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 2946 Louis Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81683574

Dec 15, 2017

Sold

$3,250,000

$1,153/sq ft

Dec 15, 2017

Sold

$3,250,000

$1,153/sq ft

Nov 10, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 2, 2017

Listed

$2,498,000

$886/sq ft

Nov 2, 2017

Listed

$2,498,000

$886/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$48,861 (+4.3%)

$3,110,368 + $957,110

$4,067,478

2024

$46,847 (+1.5%)

$3,049,381 + $938,344

$3,987,725

2023

$46,159 (+1.2%)

$2,989,590 + $919,946

$3,909,536

2022

$45,629 (−5.3%)

$2,930,971 + $901,908

$3,832,879

2021

$48,199 (+2.1%)

$3,323,826 + $731,114

$4,054,940

2020

$47,191 (+1.1%)

$3,258,653 + $716,779

$3,975,432

2019

$46,690 (+19.1%)

$3,225,240 + $709,430

$3,934,670

2018

$39,197 (+1,491.8%)

$3,162,000 + $695,520

$3,857,520

2017

$2,462 (+2.9%)

$33,819 + $97,125

$130,944

2016

$2,392 (+5.0%)

$33,819 + $97,125

$130,944

2015

$2,279 (+6.7%)

$33,156 + $95,221

$128,377

2014

$2,136 (+2.0%)

$32,019 + $91,954

$123,973

2012

$2,094 (+6.0%)

$31,875 + $91,539

$123,414

2011

$1,976

$31,250 + $89,745

$120,995

2010

$1,974 (+44.0%)

$30,638 + $87,986

$118,624

2009

$1,371 (−23.7%)

$30,410 + $87,329

$117,739

2008

$1,796

$29,886 + $85,821

$115,707

Tax history for 2946 Louis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$48,861 (+4.3%)

$3,110,368 + $957,110

$4,067,478

2024

$46,847 (+1.5%)

$3,049,381 + $938,344

$3,987,725

2023

$46,159 (+1.2%)

$2,989,590 + $919,946

$3,909,536

2022

$45,629 (−5.3%)

$2,930,971 + $901,908

$3,832,879

2021

$48,199 (+2.1%)

$3,323,826 + $731,114

$4,054,940

2020

$47,191 (+1.1%)

$3,258,653 + $716,779

$3,975,432

2019

$46,690 (+19.1%)

$3,225,240 + $709,430

$3,934,670

2018

$39,197 (+1,491.8%)

$3,162,000 + $695,520

$3,857,520

2017

$2,462 (+2.9%)

$33,819 + $97,125

$130,944

2016

$2,392 (+5.0%)

$33,819 + $97,125

$130,944

2015

$2,279 (+6.7%)

$33,156 + $95,221

$128,377

2014

$2,136 (+2.0%)

$32,019 + $91,954

$123,973

2012

$2,094 (+6.0%)

$31,875 + $91,539

$123,414

2011

$1,976

$31,250 + $89,745

$120,995

2010

$1,974 (+44.0%)

$30,638 + $87,986

$118,624

2009

$1,371 (−23.7%)

$30,410 + $87,329

$117,739

2008

$1,796

$29,886 + $85,821

$115,707

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,200

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

2,818

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12727078

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 27, 2019.

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

Aug 24, 2018 • Final

Project - building

Remodel a kitchen and add two bathrooms in a residential building. Relocate the laundry room, install a new furnace, relocate an existing furnace to the garage, upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps, and rewire portions of the house. Replace water and sewer lines and install new double-pane windows throughout the house.

Bathroom

Electrical

HVAC

Kitchen

Plumbing

Remodel

May 3, 2018 • Active

Revision-building

Add a covered porch at the front of the house to the scope of work.

Addition

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Half on Ground Floor

Room Information
Attic
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven (Built-In), Oven Range (Electric), Pantry

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn)

Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter, Post & Pier, Raised

Property Features
Amenities: Garden Window(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,818
Security Features: Security Lights

Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1653
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,818
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12727078
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 27, 2019

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 • 1.0mi

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

9/10 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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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94303

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sep

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Dec

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

$4.44M – $5.38M

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Home values near 2946 Louis Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2975 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1669 Sq. Ft.	$3,254,985
2901 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$3,101,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
2928 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$3,435,278
2897 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$3,784,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
2966 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$2,528,569
2982 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$2,765,313

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