488 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Off market mar 2009 for $2.8M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $23,196/mo

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21,060

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488 W Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

About this home

488 W Charleston Rd is a 21,060 square foot multi-family home on a 0.71 acre lot. - it last sold on March 26, 2009 for $2,850,000.

Multi-familyProperty Type

2011Year Built

0.71 acresLot Size

$135Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

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Market trends in 94306, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.8%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$3.3M

$65K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

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Sale history for 488 W Charleston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,901 (+1.7%)

$3,743,529 + $7,903,584

$11,647,113

2024

$1,869 (+1.0%)

$3,670,127 + $7,748,612

$11,418,739

2023

$1,850 (+0.6%)

$3,598,164 + $7,596,679

$11,194,843

2022

$1,838 (−1.6%)

$3,527,612 + $7,447,725

$10,975,337

2021

$1,869 (+9.3%)

$3,458,444 + $7,301,692

$10,760,136

2020

$1,711 (−0.9%)

$3,390,632 + $7,158,522

$10,549,154

2019

$1,726 (−2.1%)

$3,355,866 + $7,085,121

$10,440,987

2018

$1,763 (−8.5%)

$3,290,065 + $6,946,198

$10,236,263

2017

$1,926 (−63.8%)

$3,162,308 + $6,676,470

$9,838,778

2016

$5,315 (+194.0%)

$3,162,308 + $6,676,470

$9,838,778

2015

$1,808 (+2.9%)

$3,100,302 + $6,545,559

$9,645,861

2014

$1,757 (+30.7%)

$2,993,915 + $6,320,947

$9,314,862

2012

$1,344 (−96.0%)

$2,980,385

2011

$33,774 (+899.6%)

$2,921,947

2010

$3,379 (−1.4%)

$110,346 + $95,017

$205,363

2009

$3,427

$109,522 + $94,307

$203,829

Tax history for 488 W Charleston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,901 (+1.7%)

$3,743,529 + $7,903,584

$11,647,113

2024

$1,869 (+1.0%)

$3,670,127 + $7,748,612

$11,418,739

2023

$1,850 (+0.6%)

$3,598,164 + $7,596,679

$11,194,843

2022

$1,838 (−1.6%)

$3,527,612 + $7,447,725

$10,975,337

2021

$1,869 (+9.3%)

$3,458,444 + $7,301,692

$10,760,136

2020

$1,711 (−0.9%)

$3,390,632 + $7,158,522

$10,549,154

2019

$1,726 (−2.1%)

$3,355,866 + $7,085,121

$10,440,987

2018

$1,763 (−8.5%)

$3,290,065 + $6,946,198

$10,236,263

2017

$1,926 (−63.8%)

$3,162,308 + $6,676,470

$9,838,778

2016

$5,315 (+194.0%)

$3,162,308 + $6,676,470

$9,838,778

2015

$1,808 (+2.9%)

$3,100,302 + $6,545,559

$9,645,861

2014

$1,757 (+30.7%)

$2,993,915 + $6,320,947

$9,314,862

2012

$1,344 (−96.0%)

$2,980,385

2011

$33,774 (+899.6%)

$2,921,947

2010

$3,379 (−1.4%)

$110,346 + $95,017

$205,363

2009

$3,427

$109,522 + $94,307

$203,829

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

Permits

Mar 28, 2011 • Active

Revision-building

Perform revised framing work on the second floor of the apartment building.

Remodel

Mar 11, 2011 • Active

Revision-building

Install Romex wiring throughout the building.

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

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHARLESTON-LAFAYETTE
Living Sq. Ft: 21,060
Building Sq. Ft: 21,060
# of Units: 35
# of Stories: 4

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Open/Unassigned Space(s)

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,132
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.7147
Depth Footage: 172
Front Footage: 181
Zoning Code: PC
County Use Description: RESID 5+ FAMILY

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 21,060
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 13246072

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Juana Briones Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Ellen Fletcher Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Henry M. Gunn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

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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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Home values near 488 W Charleston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
496 West Charleston Rd Apartment 202, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1401 Sq. Ft.	$1,379,319
496 West Charleston Rd Apartment 303, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1174 Sq. Ft.	$1,171,418

Address	Redfin Estimate
496 West Charleston Rd Apartment 201, Palo Alto, CA 17 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 868 Sq. Ft.	$811,093
496 West Charleston Rd Apartment 203, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1173 Sq. Ft.	$976,654

Address	Redfin Estimate
474 West Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1341 Sq. Ft.	$2,561,845
496 West Charleston Rd Apartment 302, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1401 Sq. Ft.	—

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