Set on a generous 0.51-acre lot, this rare and versatile opportunity features two separate homes and multiple outbuildings on one parcel. Providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, rental income, or future development in a desirable Palo Alto location. The main house, a custom-built residence, offers bright interiors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow with vaulted ceilings, custom Alderwood cabinetry, radiant heating, Italian porcelain tile flooring, and energy-efficient features. It includes an attached ADU with its own entrance, spacious bedroom, living area, kitchen, and private bath ideal for extended family, guests, or rental use. The attached oversized 4-car garage adds ample space for parking and significant attic storage. A charming second home with private yard and entrance, delivers immediate income potential, use as a guest house, office, or studio. Two additional outbuildings outfitted with electricity provide flexible options for workshops, creative studios, fitness areas, or extra storage. With subdivision potential (buyer to verify), this property offers exciting opportunities in one of Palo Alto's most coveted locations near parks, shopping, commuter routes, Stanford, tech campuses, and top-rated schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$1,737Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael The Dreyfus Group•DRE #70010094• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Contact: 650-485-3476
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Out of Area Office
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82014143
Dec 9, 2025
Sold
$6,355,915
$1,526/sq ft
Dec 9, 2025
Sold
$6,355,915
$1,526/sq ft
Oct 6, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2025
Listed
$6,995,000
$1,679/sq ft
Aug 13, 2025
Listed
$6,995,000
$1,679/sq ft
Set on a generous 0.51-acre lot, this rare and versatile opportunity features two separate homes and multiple outbuildings on one parcel. Providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, rental income, or future development in a desirable Palo Alto location. The main house, a custom-built residence, offers bright interiors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow with vaulted ceilings, custom Alderwood cabinetry, radiant heating, Italian porcelain tile flooring, and energy-efficient features. It includes an attached ADU with its own entrance, spacious bedroom, living area, kitchen, and private bath ideal for extended family, guests, or rental use. The attached oversized 4-car garage adds ample space for parking and significant attic storage. A charming second home with private yard and entrance, delivers immediate income potential, use as a guest house, office, or studio. Two additional outbuildings outfitted with electricity provide flexible options for workshops, creative studios, fitness areas, or extra storage. With subdivision potential (buyer to verify), this property offers exciting opportunities in one of Palo Alto's most coveted locations near parks, shopping, commuter routes, Stanford, tech campuses, and top-rated schools.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82009012
Jul 10, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2025
Listed
*
APPFOLIO #1
Mar 14, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,750
$1/sq ft
Dec 20, 2023
Price Changed
$3,750
$1/sq ft
Dec 1, 2023
Listed for Rent
$3,950
$1/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,074 (+4.3%)
$5,000,000 + $1,355,915
$6,355,915
2024
$23,074 (+1.5%)
$445,444 + $1,547,242
$1,992,686
2023
$22,738 (+1.5%)
$436,710 + $1,516,904
$1,953,614
2022
$22,397 (+2.0%)
$428,148 + $1,487,161
$1,915,309
2021
$21,955 (+2.2%)
$419,753 + $1,458,001
$1,877,754
2020
$21,488 (+1.1%)
$411,523 + $1,429,413
$1,840,936
2019
$21,255 (+2.8%)
$407,304 + $1,414,757
$1,822,061
2018
$20,668 (−2.0%)
$399,318 + $1,387,017
$1,786,335
2017
$21,094 (+2.7%)
$383,813 + $1,333,158
$1,716,971
2016
$20,538 (+1.0%)
$383,813 + $1,333,158
$1,716,971
2015
$20,336 (+2.2%)
$376,288 + $1,307,018
$1,683,306
2014
$19,901 (+1.6%)
$363,376 + $1,262,168
$1,625,544
2012
$19,581 (+6.6%)
$361,734 + $1,256,464
$1,618,198
2011
$18,365
$354,642 + $1,231,828
$1,586,470
2010
$18,367 (+4.4%)
$347,689 + $1,207,675
$1,555,364
2009
$17,593 (+5.5%)
$345,091 + $1,198,650
$1,543,741
2008
$16,683
$339,129 + $1,177,940
$1,517,069
Tax history for 3160 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,074 (+4.3%)
$5,000,000 + $1,355,915
$6,355,915
2024
$23,074 (+1.5%)
$445,444 + $1,547,242
$1,992,686
2023
$22,738 (+1.5%)
$436,710 + $1,516,904
$1,953,614
2022
$22,397 (+2.0%)
$428,148 + $1,487,161
$1,915,309
2021
$21,955 (+2.2%)
$419,753 + $1,458,001
$1,877,754
2020
$21,488 (+1.1%)
$411,523 + $1,429,413
$1,840,936
2019
$21,255 (+2.8%)
$407,304 + $1,414,757
$1,822,061
2018
$20,668 (−2.0%)
$399,318 + $1,387,017
$1,786,335
2017
$21,094 (+2.7%)
$383,813 + $1,333,158
$1,716,971
2016
$20,538 (+1.0%)
$383,813 + $1,333,158
$1,716,971
2015
$20,336 (+2.2%)
$376,288 + $1,307,018
$1,683,306
2014
$19,901 (+1.6%)
$363,376 + $1,262,168
$1,625,544
2012
$19,581 (+6.6%)
$361,734 + $1,256,464
$1,618,198
2011
$18,365
$354,642 + $1,231,828
$1,586,470
2010
$18,367 (+4.4%)
$347,689 + $1,207,675
$1,555,364
2009
$17,593 (+5.5%)
$345,091 + $1,198,650
$1,543,741
2008
$16,683
$339,129 + $1,177,940
$1,517,069
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
3,121
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12759028
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
Dec 24, 2024 • Final
Project - building
Perform a residential reroof and remove and replace skylights.
Roofing
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): 4
Garage (Maximum): 4
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet