THIS DRAMATIC CONTEMPORARY HOME IS SET BACK OFF OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD ON A FLAG LOT, WHICH PROVIDES AMAZING PRIVACY. ACTUAL LOT SQUARE FOOTAGE IS APPROX 13,000 SF. PERFECT HOME FOR ENTERTAINING AND IDEAL FOR EXTENDED FAMILIES. FULL 4 BEDROOM 3.5 BATHS WITH 2 MASTER SUITES. ONE BATH HAS A SAUNA! DRAMATIC HIGH CEILINGS AND SKYLIGHTS. SWIMMING POOL. CLOSE TO PARKS, SHOPPING, LIBRARY AND SCHOOLS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$1,680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by A. Dunckel & D. Brill•DRE #70000332• Compass
Contact: (650) 543-1074
Bought with Desiree Docktor•DRE #01808874• Compass
TFT AND BACK ON THE MARKET. DRAMATIC CONTEMPORARY ON A FLAG LOT. PROPERTY IS SET BACK OFF MIDDLEFIELD. TOTAL LOT AREA 13,000 SQ. FT. LANDSCAPING BY MARY GORDON. NOT IN FLOOD ZONE. GUNN/JLS/PALO VERDE. PEST CLEARANCE PROVIDED.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,812 (+4.3%)
$1,417,873 + $607,657
$2,025,530
2024
$23,799 (+1.5%)
$1,390,072 + $595,743
$1,985,815
2023
$23,447 (+1.2%)
$1,362,816 + $584,062
$1,946,878
2022
$23,172 (+2.0%)
$1,336,095 + $572,610
$1,908,705
2021
$22,714 (+2.1%)
$1,309,898 + $561,383
$1,871,281
2020
$22,248 (+1.1%)
$1,284,214 + $550,376
$1,834,590
2019
$22,000 (+2.8%)
$1,271,046 + $544,733
$1,815,779
2018
$21,400 (+1.8%)
$1,246,124 + $534,052
$1,780,176
2017
$21,023 (+2.7%)
$1,197,737 + $513,315
$1,711,052
2016
$20,469 (+1.0%)
$1,197,737 + $513,315
$1,711,052
2015
$20,267 (+2.2%)
$1,174,252 + $503,250
$1,677,502
2014
$19,834 (+2.1%)
$1,133,958 + $485,982
$1,619,940
2012
$19,432 (+6.2%)
$1,128,834 + $483,786
$1,612,620
2011
$18,302 (+11.9%)
$1,106,700 + $474,300
$1,581,000
2010
$16,356 (+2.1%)
$1,085,000 + $465,000
$1,550,000
2009
$16,017 (+5.3%)
$945,557 + $416,347
$1,361,904
2008
$15,213
$929,220 + $409,154
$1,338,374
Tax history for 3561 MIDDLEFIELD Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,812 (+4.3%)
$1,417,873 + $607,657
$2,025,530
2024
$23,799 (+1.5%)
$1,390,072 + $595,743
$1,985,815
2023
$23,447 (+1.2%)
$1,362,816 + $584,062
$1,946,878
2022
$23,172 (+2.0%)
$1,336,095 + $572,610
$1,908,705
2021
$22,714 (+2.1%)
$1,309,898 + $561,383
$1,871,281
2020
$22,248 (+1.1%)
$1,284,214 + $550,376
$1,834,590
2019
$22,000 (+2.8%)
$1,271,046 + $544,733
$1,815,779
2018
$21,400 (+1.8%)
$1,246,124 + $534,052
$1,780,176
2017
$21,023 (+2.7%)
$1,197,737 + $513,315
$1,711,052
2016
$20,469 (+1.0%)
$1,197,737 + $513,315
$1,711,052
2015
$20,267 (+2.2%)
$1,174,252 + $503,250
$1,677,502
2014
$19,834 (+2.1%)
$1,133,958 + $485,982
$1,619,940
2012
$19,432 (+6.2%)
$1,128,834 + $483,786
$1,612,620
2011
$18,302 (+11.9%)
$1,106,700 + $474,300
$1,581,000
2010
$16,356 (+2.1%)
$1,085,000 + $465,000
$1,550,000
2009
$16,017 (+5.3%)
$945,557 + $416,347
$1,361,904
2008
$15,213
$929,220 + $409,154
$1,338,374
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,724
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12720252
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1 (8000)
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 12, 2014 • Final
Project - building
Install a residential solar photovoltaic system with flush mounted panels. Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps in the same location.
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.
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,724
Property Information
Level (Street/Main): 2 or more Master Suites
Property Primary ID: 221852
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1B8
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Palo Verde Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
High School: Henry M. Gunn High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Location Information
Directions: GOING NORTH ON MIDDLEFIELD FROM E.MEADOW, HOME IS ON THE RIGHT DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. PARKING BEST ON CHRISTINE, OR IN CHURCH PARKING LOT NEXT DOOR.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,724
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12720252
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.35M – $5.26M
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