OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2020 for $2.5M

$3,451,059

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,948/mo

•

1,421

sq ft

3843 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Chic and stylish, this updated mid-century modern with classic of-the-era design elements includes vaulted beamed and paneled ceilings, all freshly painted in crisp white to complement the light grey hue of the newly painted walls. Hardwood floors tie every room together along with new lighting that provides designer panache. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen to two generous areas, each with its their own fireplace, that offer flexible use for formal living and dining, and everyday relaxed comfort. Numerous skylights add wonderful natural light along with glass doors that open to the rear yard, including from the homes primary suite. The low-maintenance grounds offer plenty of room for outdoor play and dining along with lush foliage, perimeter garden and a separately fenced side yard ideal for a dog run. Great south Palo Alto location with easy access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

6,824 sq ftLot Size

$2,429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lan L. Bowling •DRE #01248958 • Keller Williams Palo Alto

Bought with Julie Tsai Law •DRE #01339682 • Compass

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81807779

Redfin Estimate

$3,451,059

$951K since sold in October 2020$53K since October

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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$2,600,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
390 East Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,270,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
3868 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$3,950,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,719 sq ft
3964 Nelson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$3,558,800
D
3 beds2 baths1,549 sq ft
930 Maddux Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,695 sq ft
370 Shasta Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$2,600,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,508 sq ft
3946 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

104.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

12 days MoM

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6 MoM

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4 beds4 baths2,836 sq ft
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Sale history for 3843 Louis Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81807779

Oct 13, 2020

Sold

$2,500,000

$1,759/sq ft

Sep 11, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2020

Listed

$2,488,000

$1,751/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 29, 1999

Sold

$658,000

$463/sq ft

MLSListings #ML89943123

Oct 29, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 1999

Sold

$658,000

$463/sq ft

Sep 29, 1999

Listed

$649,000

$457/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 2, 1994

Sold

$359,500

$253/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 5, 1989

Sold

$350,000

$246/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,548 (+4.3%)

$2,649,792 + $110,406

$2,760,198

2024

$32,173 (+1.5%)

$2,597,836 + $108,242

$2,706,078

2023

$31,701 (+1.2%)

$2,546,899 + $106,120

$2,653,019

2022

$31,335 (+2.0%)

$2,496,960 + $104,040

$2,601,000

2021

$30,718 (+161.2%)

$2,448,000 + $102,000

$2,550,000

2020

$11,759 (+1.2%)

$2,400,000 + $100,000

$2,500,000

2019

$11,625 (+2.7%)

$462,361 + $462,361

$924,722

2018

$11,317 (+1.8%)

$453,296 + $453,296

$906,592

2017

$11,116 (+2.7%)

$435,695 + $435,695

$871,390

2016

$10,820 (+1.0%)

$435,695 + $435,695

$871,390

2015

$10,708 (+2.7%)

$427,152 + $427,152

$854,304

2014

$10,429 (+2.1%)

$412,495 + $412,495

$824,990

2012

$10,219 (+6.1%)

$410,631 + $410,631

$821,262

2011

$9,627

$402,580 + $402,580

$805,160

2010

$9,627 (+2.0%)

$394,687 + $394,687

$789,374

2009

$9,437 (+5.1%)

$391,738 + $391,738

$783,476

2008

$8,975

$384,970 + $384,970

$769,940

Tax history for 3843 Louis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,548 (+4.3%)

$2,649,792 + $110,406

$2,760,198

2024

$32,173 (+1.5%)

$2,597,836 + $108,242

$2,706,078

2023

$31,701 (+1.2%)

$2,546,899 + $106,120

$2,653,019

2022

$31,335 (+2.0%)

$2,496,960 + $104,040

$2,601,000

2021

$30,718 (+161.2%)

$2,448,000 + $102,000

$2,550,000

2020

$11,759 (+1.2%)

$2,400,000 + $100,000

$2,500,000

2019

$11,625 (+2.7%)

$462,361 + $462,361

$924,722

2018

$11,317 (+1.8%)

$453,296 + $453,296

$906,592

2017

$11,116 (+2.7%)

$435,695 + $435,695

$871,390

2016

$10,820 (+1.0%)

$435,695 + $435,695

$871,390

2015

$10,708 (+2.7%)

$427,152 + $427,152

$854,304

2014

$10,429 (+2.1%)

$412,495 + $412,495

$824,990

2012

$10,219 (+6.1%)

$410,631 + $410,631

$821,262

2011

$9,627

$402,580 + $402,580

$805,160

2010

$9,627 (+2.0%)

$394,687 + $394,687

$789,374

2009

$9,437 (+5.1%)

$391,738 + $391,738

$783,476

2008

$8,975

$384,970 + $384,970

$769,940

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,421

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12712059

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

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower over Tub (1), Stall Shower, Tile

Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Gas Oven Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Dining Room Information
Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room

Family Room Information
Kitchen/Family Room Combo

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Burning, Living Room, Two-Way
Has Fireplace: Yes

Flooring Information
Hardwood, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s)

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Garage

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: 220V Outlet, Solid Surface/Corian Countertop, Skylight(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Tar/Gravel

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced

Style
Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,421

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Fairmeadow Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School: Henry M. Gunn High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle/Junior High School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Location Information
MLS Area: South Palo Alto
Street Name: Louis
Street Number: 3843

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 61

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,421
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12712059

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Henry M. Gunn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

Palo Alto, CA • 94303

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$3.28M – $3.97M

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Home values near 3843 Louis Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3825 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$2,922,324
3837 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1411 Sq. Ft.	$3,229,402
3842 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$3,187,515
3849 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,056,425
3857 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,007,385
3887 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$3,088,850
3851 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$3,614,226

Address	Redfin Estimate
3824 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,657,361
3848 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$3,340,373
3830 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,713,206
3866 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$3,400,598
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3845 Corina Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,723,712

Address	Redfin Estimate
3836 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$3,056,842
3819 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,517,336
3831 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,323,827
3838 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1691 Sq. Ft.	$3,728,220
3844 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,375,191
3833 Corina Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$4,392,338
3839 Nathan Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$3,228,898

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