Superbly situated in the desirable Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto, this absolutely gorgeous offering 5 bedroom, 3 bath of 1,859 sqft (per county) plus a bright sun room of 250 sqft (per county) rests on a lot of 6,500 sqft (per county). Ranch style structure with modern farm house interior. Gleaming floors, french and barn doors classic timeless style, luxury plantation shutters and abundant national light from skylight everywhere beautifully blend all together. Mature garden with succulents and drought tolerant plants and fruit trees. Located in a desirable community steps away from Henry W. Seale Park and moments from Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center and US 101. Close to large high tech headquarters such as Facebook (4.9 miles) and Google (4.2 miles). Top awarded winning Palo Alto schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,977Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cici Wang•DRE #02039658• Legend Real Estate & Finance
Contact: 650-963-6848
Bought with Supriya Gavande•DRE #01856590• Compass
Superbly situated in the desirable Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto, this absolutely gorgeous offering 5 bedroom, 3 bath of 1,859 sqft (per county) plus a bright sun room of 250 sqft (per county) rests on a lot of 6,500 sqft (per county). Ranch style structure with modern farm house interior. Gleaming floors, french and barn doors classic timeless style, luxury plantation shutters and abundant national light from skylight everywhere beautifully blend all together. Mature garden with succulents and drought tolerant plants and fruit trees. Located in a desirable community steps away from Henry W. Seale Park and moments from Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center and US 101. Close to large high tech headquarters such as Facebook (4.9 miles) and Google (4.2 miles). Top awarded winning Palo Alto schools.
Public Records
Sep 3, 2004
Sold
$801,000
$431/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80412575
Sep 3, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 2004
Sold
$801,000
$431/sq ft
Jul 21, 2004
Listed
$725,000
$390/sq ft
Opportunity knocks. Come see this 4 bedroom home at a great price in a great location. Second bath is incomplete, needs vanity & tub. Open Sunday 7/25. Discl. pkt in office Sat 7/24.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,267 (+6.1%)
$2,827,504 + $170,671
$2,998,175
2024
$34,170 (+14.5%)
$2,772,063 + $167,325
$2,939,388
2023
$29,836 (−11.9%)
$2,668,900 + $161,100
$2,830,000
2022
$33,869 (+2.0%)
$2,310,500 + $139,500
$2,450,000
2021
$33,201 (+2.1%)
$2,612,178 + $157,676
$2,769,854
2020
$32,512 (+136.6%)
$2,560,959 + $154,585
$2,715,544
2019
$13,741 (+2.7%)
$2,534,700 + $153,000
$2,687,700
2018
$13,373 (+1.8%)
$874,691 + $210,061
$1,084,752
2017
$13,137 (+2.7%)
$840,727 + $201,905
$1,042,632
2016
$12,787 (+1.0%)
$840,727 + $201,905
$1,042,632
2015
$12,658 (+2.5%)
$824,243 + $197,947
$1,022,190
2014
$12,347 (+2.1%)
$795,960 + $191,155
$987,115
2012
$12,098 (+6.2%)
$792,363 + $190,292
$982,655
2011
$11,396
$776,827 + $186,561
$963,388
2010
$11,397 (+1.9%)
$761,596 + $182,903
$944,499
2009
$11,188 (+13,501.0%)
$755,905 + $181,537
$937,442
2008
$82
$742,845 + $178,401
$921,246
Tax history for 2997 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,267 (+6.1%)
$2,827,504 + $170,671
$2,998,175
2024
$34,170 (+14.5%)
$2,772,063 + $167,325
$2,939,388
2023
$29,836 (−11.9%)
$2,668,900 + $161,100
$2,830,000
2022
$33,869 (+2.0%)
$2,310,500 + $139,500
$2,450,000
2021
$33,201 (+2.1%)
$2,612,178 + $157,676
$2,769,854
2020
$32,512 (+136.6%)
$2,560,959 + $154,585
$2,715,544
2019
$13,741 (+2.7%)
$2,534,700 + $153,000
$2,687,700
2018
$13,373 (+1.8%)
$874,691 + $210,061
$1,084,752
2017
$13,137 (+2.7%)
$840,727 + $201,905
$1,042,632
2016
$12,787 (+1.0%)
$840,727 + $201,905
$1,042,632
2015
$12,658 (+2.5%)
$824,243 + $197,947
$1,022,190
2014
$12,347 (+2.1%)
$795,960 + $191,155
$987,115
2012
$12,098 (+6.2%)
$792,363 + $190,292
$982,655
2011
$11,396
$776,827 + $186,561
$963,388
2010
$11,397 (+1.9%)
$761,596 + $182,903
$944,499
2009
$11,188 (+13,501.0%)
$755,905 + $181,537
$937,442
2008
$82
$742,845 + $178,401
$921,246
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,859
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12740022
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 27, 2014 • Active
Project - building
Install a residential rooftop flush-mounted photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
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.