3969 Middlefield Rd is a 1,401 square foot house on a 6,100 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $2,546,054.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$1,817Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,546,054
$22K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 20.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.19M) of 6 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
$1,082 (+4.2%)
$37,439 + $50,165
$87,604
2024
$1,038 (+1.7%)
$36,705 + $49,182
$85,887
2023
$1,021 (+1.6%)
$35,986 + $48,218
$84,204
2022
$1,006 (+2.3%)
$35,281 + $47,273
$82,554
2021
$983 (+2.2%)
$34,590 + $46,347
$80,937
2020
$962 (+1.1%)
$33,912 + $45,439
$79,351
2019
$951 (+1.4%)
$33,565 + $44,974
$78,539
2018
$938 (+1.9%)
$32,907 + $44,093
$77,000
2017
$921 (+4.2%)
$31,630 + $42,382
$74,012
2016
$883 (+1.1%)
$31,630 + $42,382
$74,012
2015
$873 (+1.5%)
$31,010 + $41,551
$72,561
2014
$860 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $40,126
$70,073
2012
$844 (+5.7%)
$29,812 + $39,945
$69,757
2011
$799 (+0.2%)
$29,228 + $39,162
$68,390
2010
$797 (+1.0%)
$28,655 + $38,395
$67,050
2009
$789 (+5.1%)
$28,441 + $38,109
$66,550
2008
$751
$27,950 + $37,451
$65,401
Tax history for 3969 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,082 (+4.2%)
$37,439 + $50,165
$87,604
2024
$1,038 (+1.7%)
$36,705 + $49,182
$85,887
2023
$1,021 (+1.6%)
$35,986 + $48,218
$84,204
2022
$1,006 (+2.3%)
$35,281 + $47,273
$82,554
2021
$983 (+2.2%)
$34,590 + $46,347
$80,937
2020
$962 (+1.1%)
$33,912 + $45,439
$79,351
2019
$951 (+1.4%)
$33,565 + $44,974
$78,539
2018
$938 (+1.9%)
$32,907 + $44,093
$77,000
2017
$921 (+4.2%)
$31,630 + $42,382
$74,012
2016
$883 (+1.1%)
$31,630 + $42,382
$74,012
2015
$873 (+1.5%)
$31,010 + $41,551
$72,561
2014
$860 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $40,126
$70,073
2012
$844 (+5.7%)
$29,812 + $39,945
$69,757
2011
$799 (+0.2%)
$29,228 + $39,162
$68,390
2010
$797 (+1.0%)
$28,655 + $38,395
$67,050
2009
$789 (+5.1%)
$28,441 + $38,109
$66,550
2008
$751
$27,950 + $37,451
$65,401
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHARLESTON GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,401
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,401
Building Sq. Ft: 1,401
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 870 CHARLESTON GARDENS BOOK 33 PAGE 26 PAGE 27 BLOCK 6 LOT 37
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 286
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,100
Legal Lot Number: 37
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 61
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,401
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12718066
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairmeadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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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
$2.42M – $2.93M
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