3251 Louis Rd is a 2,682 square foot house on a 6,969 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 14, 2012 for $1,220,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $4,507,335.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$1,681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$4,507,335
$3.3M since sold in March 2012$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 7.1% lower than the average sale price ($4.85M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Jul 21, 2025 • Final
Project - building
Perform emergency repairs on the power line weather cover.
Electrical
Jul 2, 2015 • Final
Project - building
Construct a new two-story single-family home with an attached garage and a covered patio and porch. Install a new tankless water heater and upgrade the electrical service to a 200 amp panel. Demolish the existing house on the site.
Demolition
Electrical
New construction
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STERLING GARDENS 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,682
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,557
Building Sq. Ft: 2,682
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: TRACT 954 STERLING GARDENS NO 2 BOOK 38 PAGE 15 BLOCK 10 LOT 24
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 265
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,969
Legal Lot Number: 24
Legal Block Number: 10
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 123
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,682
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,969 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12724027
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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, 15 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
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$4.28M – $5.18M
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