Nestled on a gently sloping one-acre parcel near Gunn High School, this brown-shingle, Maybeck-inspired residence offers approx. 3,650+/- sq ft of living space with exceptional privacy and serene garden views. Wisteria-draped arbors and sun-filled patios create a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, while soaring ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and resawn redwood paneling reflect classic Bay Area craftsmanship. The home features 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including a dramatic living room with brick fireplace and abundant natural light. A family room with adjacent full bath provides flexibility for guests or media use. The kitchen includes a charming built-in banquette, and the formal dining room overlooks landscaped gardens. A spacious laundry room with pantry adds convenience. The second-floor owners suite offers library shelving, walk-in closet with skylight, and access to two decks. A private office with its own deck enjoys peaceful tree-top views. Grounds include easy-care turf and a tranquil zen rock garden. Property allows two horses and may offer future development potential, including possible SB9 options (buyer to verify). Current topographic survey available by request. One-car attached & 3 car detached garage. Ideally located near Stanford & top Palo Alto schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,876Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Kristi Foxgrover•DRE #00909136• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 650-823-4755
Bought with Jinyue Wang•DRE #02137375• KW Advisors
Fantastic oversized lot in the Palo Alto Hills with close-in location. The home has a warm Craftsman-meets-Tahoe feel that fits the setting well. Built in the 1950s, it’s full of character, with lots of woodwork, built-ins, and classic details...
throughout, yet meeting modern day expectations. Upstairs, three balconies overlook rolling hills. Most impressive are the open, light-filled living areas on the ground floor connecting to the outdoors in multiple places.
There is a 1-car attached garage at the main house plus a detached, oversized 3-car garage, appearing newer than the original home, and adding even more utility.
8 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nestled on a gently sloping one-acre parcel near Gunn High School, this brown-shingle, Maybeck-inspired residence offers approx. 3,650+/- sq ft of living space with exceptional privacy and serene garden views. Wisteria-draped arbors and sun-filled patios create a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, while soaring ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and resawn redwood paneling reflect classic Bay Area craftsmanship. The home features 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including a dramatic living room with brick fireplace and abundant natural light. A family room with adjacent full bath provides flexibility for guests or media use. The kitchen includes a charming built-in banquette, and the formal dining room overlooks landscaped gardens. A spacious laundry room with pantry adds convenience. The second-floor owners suite offers library shelving, walk-in closet with skylight, and access to two decks. A private office with its own deck enjoys peaceful tree-top views. Grounds include easy-care turf and a tranquil zen rock garden. Property allows two horses and may offer future development potential, including possible SB9 options (buyer to verify). Current topographic survey available by request. One-car attached & 3 car detached garage. Ideally located near Stanford & top Palo Alto schools.
Public Records
Jun 30, 1993
Sold
$1,205,000
$331/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,884 (+4.3%)
$1,414,694 + $778,415
$2,193,109
2024
$24,807 (+1.5%)
$1,386,955 + $763,152
$2,150,107
2023
$24,445 (+0.8%)
$1,359,760 + $748,189
$2,107,949
2022
$24,249 (+2.0%)
$1,333,099 + $733,519
$2,066,618
2021
$23,771 (+2.2%)
$1,306,960 + $719,137
$2,026,097
2020
$23,267 (+1.1%)
$1,281,334 + $705,037
$1,986,371
2019
$23,016 (+2.8%)
$1,268,196 + $697,808
$1,966,004
2018
$22,382 (+2.2%)
$1,243,330 + $684,126
$1,927,456
2017
$21,909 (+2.7%)
$1,195,050 + $657,561
$1,852,611
2016
$21,327 (+1.0%)
$1,195,050 + $657,561
$1,852,611
2015
$21,124 (+1.6%)
$1,171,618 + $644,668
$1,816,286
2014
$20,785 (+2.1%)
$1,131,415 + $622,547
$1,753,962
2012
$20,364 (+6.2%)
$1,126,302 + $619,734
$1,746,036
2011
$19,180 (−3.0%)
$1,104,218 + $607,583
$1,711,801
2010
$19,772 (+1.5%)
$1,082,567 + $595,670
$1,678,237
2009
$19,476 (+5.3%)
$1,074,477 + $591,219
$1,665,696
2008
$18,493
$1,055,912 + $581,004
$1,636,916
Tax history for 4127 Old Adobe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,884 (+4.3%)
$1,414,694 + $778,415
$2,193,109
2024
$24,807 (+1.5%)
$1,386,955 + $763,152
$2,150,107
2023
$24,445 (+0.8%)
$1,359,760 + $748,189
$2,107,949
2022
$24,249 (+2.0%)
$1,333,099 + $733,519
$2,066,618
2021
$23,771 (+2.2%)
$1,306,960 + $719,137
$2,026,097
2020
$23,267 (+1.1%)
$1,281,334 + $705,037
$1,986,371
2019
$23,016 (+2.8%)
$1,268,196 + $697,808
$1,966,004
2018
$22,382 (+2.2%)
$1,243,330 + $684,126
$1,927,456
2017
$21,909 (+2.7%)
$1,195,050 + $657,561
$1,852,611
2016
$21,327 (+1.0%)
$1,195,050 + $657,561
$1,852,611
2015
$21,124 (+1.6%)
$1,171,618 + $644,668
$1,816,286
2014
$20,785 (+2.1%)
$1,131,415 + $622,547
$1,753,962
2012
$20,364 (+6.2%)
$1,126,302 + $619,734
$1,746,036
2011
$19,180 (−3.0%)
$1,104,218 + $607,583
$1,711,801
2010
$19,772 (+1.5%)
$1,082,567 + $595,670
$1,678,237
2009
$19,476 (+5.3%)
$1,074,477 + $591,219
$1,665,696
2008
$18,493
$1,055,912 + $581,004
$1,636,916
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
3,641
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
17520061
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The RE residential estate district is intended to create and maintain single-family living areas characterized by compatibility with the natural terrain and native vegetation. The RE district provides locations for residential, limited agricultural, and open space activities most suitably located in areas of very low density or rural qualities. Accessory dwelling unit(s) and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate where consistent with the site and neighborhood character. Community uses and facilities should be limited unless no net loss of housing units would result.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Apr 15, 2026 • Active
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Roofing
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