A peaceful country setting affords privacy yet remains minutes to schools, shopping, downtown Los Altos, Palo Alto & Stanford. This generous lot of approx. 0.9 acre sits across from the Esther Clark Nature Preserve, perfect for a morning walk or striking sunset. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and has soaring ceilings, graciously sized entertaining rms, updated kitchen, patios, and a pool.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$2,131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Crawford•DRE #00587710• Coldwell Banker Realty
NO SHOW BEFORE TOUR * RARE OFFERING * IMPRESSIVE CONTEMPORARY OVER 3500 SQ FT * TRANQUIL ONE ACRE SETTING WITH A VIEW OF ESTER CLARK PARK * CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION * CLOSE TO TOWN AND GUNN HIGH SCHOOL * EXPANSION POSS. OR BUILD NEW * SOLD "AS IS"
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$56,883 (+4.3%)
$3,283,798 + $1,464,380
$4,748,178
2024
$54,534 (+1.5%)
$3,219,410 + $1,435,667
$4,655,077
2023
$53,734 (+1.2%)
$3,156,285 + $1,407,517
$4,563,802
2022
$53,119 (+2.0%)
$3,094,398 + $1,379,919
$4,474,317
2021
$52,073 (+2.1%)
$3,033,724 + $1,352,862
$4,386,586
2020
$50,983 (+1.1%)
$2,974,240 + $1,326,336
$4,300,576
2019
$50,424 (+2.9%)
$2,943,743 + $1,312,737
$4,256,480
2018
$49,022 (+1.8%)
$2,886,023 + $1,286,998
$4,173,021
2017
$48,162 (+2.7%)
$2,773,956 + $1,237,023
$4,010,979
2016
$46,904 (+1.0%)
$2,773,956 + $1,237,023
$4,010,979
2015
$46,453 (+1.9%)
$2,719,565 + $1,212,768
$3,932,333
2014
$45,598 (+7.0%)
$2,626,243 + $1,171,153
$3,797,396
2012
$42,605 (+6.2%)
$2,614,374 + $1,165,860
$3,780,234
2011
$40,124 (+28.0%)
$2,563,112 + $969,000
$3,532,112
2010
$31,358 (+1.3%)
$2,512,855 + $950,000
$3,462,855
2009
$30,941 (+12.7%)
$2,494,075 + $172,589
$2,666,664
2008
$27,453
$2,205,279 + $248,092
$2,453,371
Tax history for 4165 OLD ADOBE Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$56,883 (+4.3%)
$3,283,798 + $1,464,380
$4,748,178
2024
$54,534 (+1.5%)
$3,219,410 + $1,435,667
$4,655,077
2023
$53,734 (+1.2%)
$3,156,285 + $1,407,517
$4,563,802
2022
$53,119 (+2.0%)
$3,094,398 + $1,379,919
$4,474,317
2021
$52,073 (+2.1%)
$3,033,724 + $1,352,862
$4,386,586
2020
$50,983 (+1.1%)
$2,974,240 + $1,326,336
$4,300,576
2019
$50,424 (+2.9%)
$2,943,743 + $1,312,737
$4,256,480
2018
$49,022 (+1.8%)
$2,886,023 + $1,286,998
$4,173,021
2017
$48,162 (+2.7%)
$2,773,956 + $1,237,023
$4,010,979
2016
$46,904 (+1.0%)
$2,773,956 + $1,237,023
$4,010,979
2015
$46,453 (+1.9%)
$2,719,565 + $1,212,768
$3,932,333
2014
$45,598 (+7.0%)
$2,626,243 + $1,171,153
$3,797,396
2012
$42,605 (+6.2%)
$2,614,374 + $1,165,860
$3,780,234
2011
$40,124 (+28.0%)
$2,563,112 + $969,000
$3,532,112
2010
$31,358 (+1.3%)
$2,512,855 + $950,000
$3,462,855
2009
$30,941 (+12.7%)
$2,494,075 + $172,589
$2,666,664
2008
$27,453
$2,205,279 + $248,092
$2,453,371
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
4,357
Year built
2010
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
17520053
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Mar 15, 2012 • Active
Revision-building
Lower the east corner of the upper patio to accommodate a future portable spa and modify the exterior stair landing.
Remodel
Sep 20, 2011 • Active
Project - building
Construct a new detached accessory structure. Install plumbing fixtures for a bathroom, a kitchen sink, and a tankless water heater with provisions for a future portable spa.
ADU
Kitchen
Plumbing
Water heater
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): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Minimum): 4
Bathroom Description: 2+ Showers Over Tubs, 2+ Tubs, Stall Shower
Room Information
Workshop, Formal Entry, Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen