3879 Louis Rd is a 1,421 square foot house on a 6,500 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $2,847,979.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$2,004Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,847,979
$57K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.87M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,139 (+3.3%)
$42,385 + $58,174
$100,559
2024
$2,072 (+1.8%)
$41,554 + $57,034
$98,588
2023
$2,035 (+1.7%)
$40,740 + $55,916
$96,656
2022
$2,001 (+2.2%)
$39,942 + $54,820
$94,762
2021
$1,959 (+1.2%)
$39,159 + $53,746
$92,905
2020
$1,935 (+1.5%)
$38,392 + $52,693
$91,085
2019
$1,907 (+1.8%)
$37,999 + $52,153
$90,152
2018
$1,874 (+2.0%)
$37,254 + $51,131
$88,385
2017
$1,838 (+3.1%)
$35,808 + $49,147
$84,955
2016
$1,782 (+1.5%)
$35,808 + $49,147
$84,955
2015
$1,756 (+8.3%)
$35,106 + $48,184
$83,290
2014
$1,621 (+2.0%)
$33,902 + $46,532
$80,434
2012
$1,590 (+5.9%)
$33,749 + $46,322
$80,071
2011
$1,501 (+0.1%)
$33,088 + $45,414
$78,502
2010
$1,499 (+7.5%)
$32,440 + $44,524
$76,964
2009
$1,394 (+3.2%)
$32,198 + $44,192
$76,390
2008
$1,350
$31,643 + $43,429
$75,072
Tax history for 3879 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,139 (+3.3%)
$42,385 + $58,174
$100,559
2024
$2,072 (+1.8%)
$41,554 + $57,034
$98,588
2023
$2,035 (+1.7%)
$40,740 + $55,916
$96,656
2022
$2,001 (+2.2%)
$39,942 + $54,820
$94,762
2021
$1,959 (+1.2%)
$39,159 + $53,746
$92,905
2020
$1,935 (+1.5%)
$38,392 + $52,693
$91,085
2019
$1,907 (+1.8%)
$37,999 + $52,153
$90,152
2018
$1,874 (+2.0%)
$37,254 + $51,131
$88,385
2017
$1,838 (+3.1%)
$35,808 + $49,147
$84,955
2016
$1,782 (+1.5%)
$35,808 + $49,147
$84,955
2015
$1,756 (+8.3%)
$35,106 + $48,184
$83,290
2014
$1,621 (+2.0%)
$33,902 + $46,532
$80,434
2012
$1,590 (+5.9%)
$33,749 + $46,322
$80,071
2011
$1,501 (+0.1%)
$33,088 + $45,414
$78,502
2010
$1,499 (+7.5%)
$32,440 + $44,524
$76,964
2009
$1,394 (+3.2%)
$32,198 + $44,192
$76,390
2008
$1,350
$31,643 + $43,429
$75,072
*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 (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
Jun 18, 2015 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Tear off the old composition roof, replace any dry rot, and install a new composition roof.
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MEADOWPARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,421
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,421
Building Sq. Ft: 1,421
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1650 MEADOWPARK BOOK 63 PAGE 52 BLOCK 7 LOT 38
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,500
Legal Lot Number: 38
Legal Block Number: 7
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1492
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R1B8
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
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: 12712003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.71M – $3.28M
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