This might be the best value in South Palo Alto. Now freshly painted inside and out, and carpeted, new floors in the kitchen and bathroom and the lot cleared. Easy to live in now as the basics are all done, and build-out later as there are many expansive new and remodeled homes nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,408 sq ftLot Size
$3,097Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rich Bassin•DRE #00456815• Compass
Contact: 650-400-0502
Bought with Cara Sakurai•DRE #02034094• Coldwell Banker Realty
Single story home with 3 bedroom,1 bath. Needs work. Detached 2 car garage.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sue Mahlouji
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3189 Louis Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81811246
Nov 4, 2020
Sold
$2,400,000
$2,367/sq ft
Oct 30, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2020
Listed
$2,295,000
$2,263/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,053 (+26.5%)
$2,572,507 + $1,581,000
$4,153,507
2024
$32,449 (+6.5%)
$2,522,066 + $800,000
$3,322,066
2023
$30,472 (+1.2%)
$2,472,614 + $149,260
$2,621,874
2022
$30,120 (+2.0%)
$2,424,132 + $72,828
$2,496,960
2021
$29,528 (+1,603.2%)
$2,376,600 + $71,400
$2,448,000
2020
$1,734 (+1.4%)
$2,330,000 + $70,000
$2,400,000
2019
$1,709 (+1.5%)
$33,565 + $32,509
$66,074
2018
$1,683 (+1.9%)
$32,907 + $31,872
$64,779
2017
$1,652 (+3.1%)
$31,630 + $30,636
$62,266
2016
$1,602 (+1.5%)
$31,630 + $30,636
$62,266
2015
$1,579 (+9.0%)
$31,010 + $30,036
$61,046
2014
$1,449 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $29,006
$58,953
2012
$1,423 (+5.8%)
$29,812 + $28,875
$58,687
2011
$1,346 (+0.1%)
$29,228 + $28,309
$57,537
2010
$1,344 (+8.4%)
$28,655 + $27,754
$56,409
2009
$1,241 (+2.8%)
$28,441 + $27,547
$55,988
2008
$1,206
$27,950 + $27,072
$55,022
Tax history for 3189 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,053 (+26.5%)
$2,572,507 + $1,581,000
$4,153,507
2024
$32,449 (+6.5%)
$2,522,066 + $800,000
$3,322,066
2023
$30,472 (+1.2%)
$2,472,614 + $149,260
$2,621,874
2022
$30,120 (+2.0%)
$2,424,132 + $72,828
$2,496,960
2021
$29,528 (+1,603.2%)
$2,376,600 + $71,400
$2,448,000
2020
$1,734 (+1.4%)
$2,330,000 + $70,000
$2,400,000
2019
$1,709 (+1.5%)
$33,565 + $32,509
$66,074
2018
$1,683 (+1.9%)
$32,907 + $31,872
$64,779
2017
$1,652 (+3.1%)
$31,630 + $30,636
$62,266
2016
$1,602 (+1.5%)
$31,630 + $30,636
$62,266
2015
$1,579 (+9.0%)
$31,010 + $30,036
$61,046
2014
$1,449 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $29,006
$58,953
2012
$1,423 (+5.8%)
$29,812 + $28,875
$58,687
2011
$1,346 (+0.1%)
$29,228 + $28,309
$57,537
2010
$1,344 (+8.4%)
$28,655 + $27,754
$56,409
2009
$1,241 (+2.8%)
$28,441 + $27,547
$55,988
2008
$1,206
$27,950 + $27,072
$55,022
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,097
Year built
2025
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12724031
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
Mar 13, 2025 • Final
Project - building
Construct a new two-story single-family home with an attached garage. Install a heat pump water heater and a 200 amp underground electrical service.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
New construction
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 29, 2025 • Final
Solar: roof-mounted solar system with solarapp+ (single-family detached residential or duplex only)
Install solar panels on a single-family home.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle, Tar and Gravel
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,014
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 647549
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1471
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), Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,097
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2025
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12724031
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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Historical weather
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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.
11.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.98M – $3.61M
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