3909 Louis Rd is a 1,671 square foot house on a 7,475 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,316,496.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,475 sq ftLot Size
$1,985Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,316,496
$95K since August
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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.33M) 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
$5,673 (+3.9%)
$156,042 + $244,539
$400,581
2024
$5,458 (+1.6%)
$152,983 + $239,745
$392,728
2023
$5,372 (+1.4%)
$149,984 + $235,045
$385,029
2022
$5,301 (+2.1%)
$147,044 + $230,437
$377,481
2021
$5,194 (+1.8%)
$144,161 + $225,919
$370,080
2020
$5,101 (+1.2%)
$141,335 + $221,490
$362,825
2019
$5,038 (+2.5%)
$139,886 + $219,219
$359,105
2018
$4,917 (+1.8%)
$137,144 + $214,921
$352,065
2017
$4,828 (+2.9%)
$131,819 + $206,576
$338,395
2016
$4,694 (+1.1%)
$131,819 + $206,576
$338,395
2015
$4,641 (+4.1%)
$129,235 + $202,526
$331,761
2014
$4,459 (+2.0%)
$124,801 + $195,577
$320,378
2012
$4,370 (+6.1%)
$124,237 + $194,694
$318,931
2011
$4,120
$121,801 + $190,877
$312,678
2010
$4,118 (+3.3%)
$119,413 + $187,135
$306,548
2009
$3,986 (+4.7%)
$118,521 + $185,737
$304,258
2008
$3,807
$116,474 + $182,529
$299,003
Tax history for 3909 Louis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,673 (+3.9%)
$156,042 + $244,539
$400,581
2024
$5,458 (+1.6%)
$152,983 + $239,745
$392,728
2023
$5,372 (+1.4%)
$149,984 + $235,045
$385,029
2022
$5,301 (+2.1%)
$147,044 + $230,437
$377,481
2021
$5,194 (+1.8%)
$144,161 + $225,919
$370,080
2020
$5,101 (+1.2%)
$141,335 + $221,490
$362,825
2019
$5,038 (+2.5%)
$139,886 + $219,219
$359,105
2018
$4,917 (+1.8%)
$137,144 + $214,921
$352,065
2017
$4,828 (+2.9%)
$131,819 + $206,576
$338,395
2016
$4,694 (+1.1%)
$131,819 + $206,576
$338,395
2015
$4,641 (+4.1%)
$129,235 + $202,526
$331,761
2014
$4,459 (+2.0%)
$124,801 + $195,577
$320,378
2012
$4,370 (+6.1%)
$124,237 + $194,694
$318,931
2011
$4,120
$121,801 + $190,877
$312,678
2010
$4,118 (+3.3%)
$119,413 + $187,135
$306,548
2009
$3,986 (+4.7%)
$118,521 + $185,737
$304,258
2008
$3,807
$116,474 + $182,529
$299,003
*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
Aug 16, 2017 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Remove existing built up tar and gravel roofing. Install a modified bitumen torch down mineral surface roof system on the garage and composition shingles on the single-family home. Apply plywood to the roof deck.
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
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MEADOWPARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,671
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,421
Building Sq. Ft: 1,671
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1722 MEADOWPARK BOOK 68 PAGE 49 BLOCK 10 LOT 10
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,475
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 10
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1716
Depth Footage: 115
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R1B8
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,671
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,475 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12714071
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 • 2.0mi
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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$3.15M – $3.81M
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