3979 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Off market apr 2023 for $1.8M

$2,091,978

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,812/mo

•

1,097

sq ft

3979 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Opportunity abound! Home is in need of cosmetic repair but with some love will make a great family home- including the phenomenal Palo Alto public school district. Located walking distance to shopping center, easy access to 101 and short drives to downtown Palo Alto and Stanford. Home may not qualify for conventional financing. Property is shown during the open house times only right now. Please contact listing agent for showing instructions. Your dream of a family fixer is right here!

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

5,997 sq ftLot Size

$1,907Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Danny Burgess •DRE #01963964 • eXp Realty of California Inc

Bought with Alexander Nichols •DRE #02020807 • eXp Realty of California Inc

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81914313

Redfin Estimate

$2,091,978

$222K since sold in April 2023$83K since October

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This home's estimate is 31.6% lower than the average sale price ($3.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$2,958,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,175 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,425,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$2,955,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
20 Roosevelt Cir, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$2,600,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
390 East Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$3,000,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,314 sq ft
728 Seminole Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$3,400,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,690 sq ft
237 Edlee Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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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

104.9%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$210K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

4 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 3979 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,412 (+4.6%)

$1,963,234 + $21,224

$1,984,458

2024

$23,335 (+104.3%)

$1,924,740 + $20,808

$1,945,548

2023

$11,425 (+1.2%)

$1,887,000 + $20,400

$1,907,400

2022

$11,285 (+2.0%)

$445,045 + $445,184

$890,229

2021

$11,060 (+2.0%)

$436,319 + $436,455

$872,774

2020

$10,843 (+1.2%)

$427,764 + $427,898

$855,662

2019

$10,718 (+2.7%)

$423,378 + $423,511

$846,889

2018

$10,436 (+1.8%)

$415,077 + $415,207

$830,284

2017

$10,251 (+2.7%)

$398,960 + $399,085

$798,045

2016

$9,977 (+1.1%)

$398,960 + $399,085

$798,045

2015

$9,873 (+2.8%)

$391,138 + $391,260

$782,398

2014

$9,608 (+2.1%)

$377,717 + $377,834

$755,551

2012

$9,414 (+6.1%)

$376,010 + $376,127

$752,137

2011

$8,870

$368,638 + $368,752

$737,390

2010

$8,870 (+2.1%)

$361,410 + $361,522

$722,932

2009

$8,689 (+5.1%)

$358,709 + $358,821

$717,530

2008

$8,266

$352,512 + $352,622

$705,134

Tax history for 3979 Middlefield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,412 (+4.6%)

$1,963,234 + $21,224

$1,984,458

2024

$23,335 (+104.3%)

$1,924,740 + $20,808

$1,945,548

2023

$11,425 (+1.2%)

$1,887,000 + $20,400

$1,907,400

2022

$11,285 (+2.0%)

$445,045 + $445,184

$890,229

2021

$11,060 (+2.0%)

$436,319 + $436,455

$872,774

2020

$10,843 (+1.2%)

$427,764 + $427,898

$855,662

2019

$10,718 (+2.7%)

$423,378 + $423,511

$846,889

2018

$10,436 (+1.8%)

$415,077 + $415,207

$830,284

2017

$10,251 (+2.7%)

$398,960 + $399,085

$798,045

2016

$9,977 (+1.1%)

$398,960 + $399,085

$798,045

2015

$9,873 (+2.8%)

$391,138 + $391,260

$782,398

2014

$9,608 (+2.1%)

$377,717 + $377,834

$755,551

2012

$9,414 (+6.1%)

$376,010 + $376,127

$752,137

2011

$8,870

$368,638 + $368,752

$737,390

2010

$8,870 (+2.1%)

$361,410 + $361,522

$722,932

2009

$8,689 (+5.1%)

$358,709 + $358,821

$717,530

2008

$8,266

$352,512 + $352,622

$705,134

*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

5,997

Year renovated

1951

Sq. Ft.

1,097

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12718065

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 19, 2024.

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

Sep 9, 2024 • Final

Project - building

Install an electric vehicle charger in the driveway of a residential building.

Electrical

Ev charger

May 31, 2024 • Final

Project - building

Upgrade the main electrical panel of a residential building from 100 amps to 200 amps. The panel will remain in its current location.

Electrical

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

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Dining Room Information
Dining Area in Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen

Family Room Information
No Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Composition

Stories
Stories: 1

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,097

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas

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

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Location Information
MLS Area: South Palo Alto
Street Name: Middlefield
Street Number: 3979

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 81

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,097
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,997 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12718065
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 19, 2024

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

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

$1.99M – $2.41M

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Home values near 3979 Middlefield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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3909 Middlefield Road Unit D, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,191
3909 Middlefield Road Unit F, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,330
3909 Middlefield Road Unit C, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$769,722
3909 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$1,343,986
3907 Middlefield Road Unit D, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,186
3999 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$2,718,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
3907 Middlefield Road Unit B, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$759,531
4009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$2,949,911
3989 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$2,497,739
3907 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$770,311
3969 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1401 Sq. Ft.	$2,418,405
3907 Middlefield Road Unit F, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$756,203
3907 Middlefield Road Unit A, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$790,553

Address	Redfin Estimate
4001 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1287 Sq. Ft.	$2,900,245
3909 Middlefield Road Unit H, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1589 Sq. Ft.	$1,297,501
3907 Middlefield Road Unit C, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$835,063
3909 Middlefield Road Unit B, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$713,859
3909 Middlefield Road Unit G, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$1,143,778
3909 Middlefield Road Unit A, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$688,570
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