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Off Market Oct 1992 for $820K

$6,752,351

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,367/mo

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3,581

sq ft

473 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

473 Embarcadero Rd is a 3,581 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 14, 1992 for $820,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $6,752,351.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$1,886Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$6,752,351

$5.9M since sold in October 1992$260K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.7% lower than the average sale price ($8.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$7,250,225
A
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
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B
5 beds4.5 baths3,753 sq ft
151 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$8,000,000
C
5 beds4 baths4,000 sq ft
804 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
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D
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$12,000,000
E
4 beds4 baths5,540 sq ft
1826 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$11,550,147
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,529 sq ft
161 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.6%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$4.5M

$299K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 473 Embarcadero Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,480 (+4.2%)

$725,021 + $847,858

$1,572,879

2024

$18,690 (+1.5%)

$710,805 + $831,234

$1,542,039

2023

$18,412 (+1.2%)

$696,868 + $814,936

$1,511,804

2022

$18,194 (+1.9%)

$683,204 + $798,957

$1,482,161

2021

$17,850 (+2.8%)

$669,808 + $783,292

$1,453,100

2019

$17,358 (+2.8%)

$649,942 + $760,060

$1,410,002

2018

$16,891 (+1.8%)

$637,199 + $745,157

$1,382,356

2017

$16,594 (+2.7%)

$612,456 + $716,223

$1,328,679

2016

$16,156 (+1.0%)

$612,456 + $716,223

$1,328,679

2015

$15,996 (+10.5%)

$600,448 + $702,180

$1,302,628

2014

$14,471 (+2.0%)

$579,844 + $579,844

$1,159,688

2012

$14,180 (+6.1%)

$577,224 + $577,224

$1,154,448

2011

$13,359

$565,906 + $565,906

$1,131,812

2010

$13,361 (+1.7%)

$554,810 + $554,810

$1,109,620

2009

$13,131 (+5.2%)

$550,664 + $550,664

$1,101,328

2008

$12,480

$541,150 + $541,150

$1,082,300

Tax history for 473 Embarcadero Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,480 (+4.2%)

$725,021 + $847,858

$1,572,879

2024

$18,690 (+1.5%)

$710,805 + $831,234

$1,542,039

2023

$18,412 (+1.2%)

$696,868 + $814,936

$1,511,804

2022

$18,194 (+1.9%)

$683,204 + $798,957

$1,482,161

2021

$17,850 (+2.8%)

$669,808 + $783,292

$1,453,100

2019

$17,358 (+2.8%)

$649,942 + $760,060

$1,410,002

2018

$16,891 (+1.8%)

$637,199 + $745,157

$1,382,356

2017

$16,594 (+2.7%)

$612,456 + $716,223

$1,328,679

2016

$16,156 (+1.0%)

$612,456 + $716,223

$1,328,679

2015

$15,996 (+10.5%)

$600,448 + $702,180

$1,302,628

2014

$14,471 (+2.0%)

$579,844 + $579,844

$1,159,688

2012

$14,180 (+6.1%)

$577,224 + $577,224

$1,154,448

2011

$13,359

$565,906 + $565,906

$1,131,812

2010

$13,361 (+1.7%)

$554,810 + $554,810

$1,109,620

2009

$13,131 (+5.2%)

$550,664 + $550,664

$1,101,328

2008

$12,480

$541,150 + $541,150

$1,082,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

May 21, 2004 • Final

Project - building

Attach a decorative portal gate to the entrance of a historic house.

Remodel

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Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,581
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,901
Building Sq. Ft: 3,581
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 695

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,850
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 91
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.272
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 90
Zoning Code: R1929
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,581
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12019014
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 6, 2020

Around this home

Schools

Walter Hays Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° 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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Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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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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$6.45M – $7.81M

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Home values near 473 Embarcadero Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
425 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5010 Sq. Ft.	$5,940,848
1300 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2451 Sq. Ft.	$4,722,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$2,589,978
1400 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3068 Sq. Ft.	$5,911,037

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1944 Sq. Ft.	$4,035,640
1329 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4311 Sq. Ft.	$7,467,380

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