This charming three-bedroom cottage in South Palo Alto, with lovely curb appeal and a cozy front porch, has a spacious living room with fireplace, a wonderful sun-lit dining room with large windows and door to a pergola-covered patio, hardwood floors, new lush front and rear lawns, and an attached garage. The home of 1097 sq. ft. is nestled on a 6009 sq. ft. lot and conveniently located close to Mitchell Park with its wonderful Library, Community Center, and Magical Bridge Playground. Excellent Schools: Fair Meadow Elementary, JLS Middle, and Gunn High.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,009 sq ftLot Size
$2,394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brian Chancellor•DRE #01174998• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 650-303-5511
Bought with Yingtzu Lu•DRE #02003977• Green Valley Realty USA
INVITING COTTAGE WITH NEW PAINT IN & OUT. HARDWOOD FLOORS JUST RE-DONE. IMMACULATE CONDITION. STAGED FOR YOUR BUYERS. PLEASANT BACK YARD. CUBBERLEY COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE STREET. ALSO CHARLESTON SHOPPING CTR.
Public Records
Mar 2, 1979
Sold
$89,500
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,726 (+4.9%)
$2,286,812 + $269,774
$2,556,586
2024
$27,378 (+1.5%)
$2,241,973 + $69,681
$2,311,654
2023
$26,973 (+1.2%)
$2,198,013 + $53,609
$2,251,622
2022
$26,659 (+1.7%)
$2,154,915 + $52,558
$2,207,473
2021
$26,215 (+2.1%)
$2,112,662 + $51,528
$2,164,190
2020
$25,676 (+264.3%)
$2,071,238 + $50,518
$2,121,756
2019
$7,047 (+2.7%)
$2,050,000 + $50,000
$2,100,000
2018
$6,862 (+1.8%)
$576,196 + $14,043
$590,239
2017
$6,741 (+2.9%)
$553,823 + $13,499
$567,322
2016
$6,552 (+1.0%)
$553,823 + $13,499
$567,322
2015
$6,489 (+1.6%)
$542,964 + $13,235
$556,199
2014
$6,386 (+2.1%)
$524,333 + $12,782
$537,115
2012
$6,257 (+6.1%)
$521,964 + $12,725
$534,689
2011
$5,896
$511,730 + $12,476
$524,206
2010
$5,896 (+1.0%)
$501,697 + $12,232
$513,929
2009
$5,836 (+5.4%)
$497,948 + $12,141
$510,089
2008
$5,535
$489,345 + $11,932
$501,277
Tax history for 3999 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,726 (+4.9%)
$2,286,812 + $269,774
$2,556,586
2024
$27,378 (+1.5%)
$2,241,973 + $69,681
$2,311,654
2023
$26,973 (+1.2%)
$2,198,013 + $53,609
$2,251,622
2022
$26,659 (+1.7%)
$2,154,915 + $52,558
$2,207,473
2021
$26,215 (+2.1%)
$2,112,662 + $51,528
$2,164,190
2020
$25,676 (+264.3%)
$2,071,238 + $50,518
$2,121,756
2019
$7,047 (+2.7%)
$2,050,000 + $50,000
$2,100,000
2018
$6,862 (+1.8%)
$576,196 + $14,043
$590,239
2017
$6,741 (+2.9%)
$553,823 + $13,499
$567,322
2016
$6,552 (+1.0%)
$553,823 + $13,499
$567,322
2015
$6,489 (+1.6%)
$542,964 + $13,235
$556,199
2014
$6,386 (+2.1%)
$524,333 + $12,782
$537,115
2012
$6,257 (+6.1%)
$521,964 + $12,725
$534,689
2011
$5,896
$511,730 + $12,476
$524,206
2010
$5,896 (+1.0%)
$501,697 + $12,232
$513,929
2009
$5,836 (+5.4%)
$497,948 + $12,141
$510,089
2008
$5,535
$489,345 + $11,932
$501,277
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,550
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12718063
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
Oct 30, 2025 • Final
Project - building
Construct a front addition and remodel the kitchen and bedroom of a single-family home. Install a new heat pump water heater, new lighting, outlets, insulation, and siding. Upgrade the main electrical panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Addition
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
Water heater
Dec 4, 2024 • Active
Revision-building
Modify bedrooms, closets, and the kitchen layout. Remove an existing fireplace and install a new electric fireplace. Modify the powder room and master bathroom layouts, change skylight locations, and update lighting layouts.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range
Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Wood Shakes/Shingles
Building Information
Style: Cottage
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,097
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 133819
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1379
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Fairmeadow Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
High School: Henry M. Gunn High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12718063
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.50M – $3.02M
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