Downtown living to its best! Fully remodeled home features lots of light & windows. This house received the American Institute of Architects Award of Merit for Homes for Better Living. Soaring ceilings and tranquil tree views through windows. Open concept kitchen/dining boasts long marble counters and ample cabinet space. Cozy and private living room with direct access to the backyard. 3 larger bedrooms + office. Spacious master suite opens to yard. Balconies in the bedroom and kitchen area are large and functional. All electric home with 5.12kW solar system. Heat pump energy efficient HVAC systems. All closets with organizers. Wraparound yard with deck, benches, and blackboard. Extra large one car garage with cabinets and additional storage area. Single family house with NO HOA. Enviable Palo Alto Downtown location walkable to everything. Superb location for all kinds of commute. Great schools K-12.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Yu-En Tsai•DRE #02035936• Valley Vine Realty
Contact: 650-460-9464
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Out of Area Office
Downtown living to its best! Fully remodeled home features lots of light & windows. This house received the American Institute of Architects Award of Merit for Homes for Better Living. Soaring ceilings and tranquil tree views through windows. Open concept kitchen/dining boasts long marble counters and ample cabinet space. Cozy and private living room with direct access to the backyard. 3 larger bedrooms + office. Spacious master suite opens to yard. Balconies in the bedroom and kitchen area are large and functional. All electric home with 5.12kW solar system. Heat pump energy efficient HVAC systems. All closets with organizers. Wraparound yard with deck, benches, and blackboard. Extra large one car garage with cabinets and additional storage area. Single family house with NO HOA. Enviable Palo Alto Downtown location walkable to everything. Superb location for all kinds of commute. Great schools K-12.
MLSListings #ML81592024
Aug 12, 2016
Sold
$1,900,000
$1,057/sq ft
Aug 12, 2016
Sold
$1,900,000
$1,057/sq ft
Aug 7, 2016
Pending
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Jul 28, 2016
Contingent
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Jul 22, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2016
Contingent
—
Jun 23, 2016
Listed
$1,850,000
$1,029/sq ft
Jun 23, 2016
Listed
$1,850,000
$1,029/sq ft
Stylish Downtown living! Updated modern home features lots of light & windows, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, balconies on 3 sides. Updated kitchen boasts quartz counters, stainless steel appliances. Floorplan offers 3 bedrooms + office area. Spacious master opens to yard. Features include 16-ft high ceiling & clerestory windows, fireplace in LR, dual heating, abundant closet space. Designed by one of Palo Alto's best-known residential architects for a genuine downtown living experience, the house received the American Institute of Architects Award of Merit for Homes for Better Living. Attached garage w/ laundry + driveway parking. Wraparound yard w/ gardens, deck & benches for relaxing/entertaining/gardening. Enviable Downtown locale puts you in the heart of vibrant Palo Alto moments to shopping, restaurants, movies, medical/dental offices, beautiful parks. Superb location for Silicon Valley & Stanford, near train + easy access to Hwy 101 & other commute routes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,530 (+4.3%)
$2,244,000 + $391,425
$2,635,425
2024
$26,406 (+1.5%)
$1,984,598 + $220,507
$2,205,105
2023
$26,017 (+1.2%)
$1,945,685 + $216,184
$2,161,869
2022
$25,715 (+2.0%)
$1,907,535 + $211,946
$2,119,481
2021
$25,208 (+2.1%)
$1,870,133 + $207,791
$2,077,924
2020
$24,691 (+1.5%)
$1,833,464 + $203,717
$2,037,181
2019
$24,335 (+2.8%)
$1,814,665 + $201,629
$2,016,294
2018
$23,669 (+1.8%)
$1,779,084 + $197,676
$1,976,760
2017
$23,252 (+462.6%)
$1,710,000 + $190,000
$1,900,000
2016
$4,133 (+1.2%)
$1,710,000 + $190,000
$1,900,000
2015
$4,086 (+4.4%)
$84,930 + $191,995
$276,925
2014
$3,915 (+2.0%)
$82,017 + $185,408
$267,425
2012
$3,839 (+6.0%)
$81,647 + $184,571
$266,218
2011
$3,621
$80,047 + $180,952
$260,999
2010
$3,620 (+3.7%)
$78,478 + $177,404
$255,882
2009
$3,493 (+4.5%)
$77,892 + $176,079
$253,971
2008
$3,341
$76,548 + $173,038
$249,586
Tax history for 639 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,530 (+4.3%)
$2,244,000 + $391,425
$2,635,425
2024
$26,406 (+1.5%)
$1,984,598 + $220,507
$2,205,105
2023
$26,017 (+1.2%)
$1,945,685 + $216,184
$2,161,869
2022
$25,715 (+2.0%)
$1,907,535 + $211,946
$2,119,481
2021
$25,208 (+2.1%)
$1,870,133 + $207,791
$2,077,924
2020
$24,691 (+1.5%)
$1,833,464 + $203,717
$2,037,181
2019
$24,335 (+2.8%)
$1,814,665 + $201,629
$2,016,294
2018
$23,669 (+1.8%)
$1,779,084 + $197,676
$1,976,760
2017
$23,252 (+462.6%)
$1,710,000 + $190,000
$1,900,000
2016
$4,133 (+1.2%)
$1,710,000 + $190,000
$1,900,000
2015
$4,086 (+4.4%)
$84,930 + $191,995
$276,925
2014
$3,915 (+2.0%)
$82,017 + $185,408
$267,425
2012
$3,839 (+6.0%)
$81,647 + $184,571
$266,218
2011
$3,621
$80,047 + $180,952
$260,999
2010
$3,620 (+3.7%)
$78,478 + $177,404
$255,882
2009
$3,493 (+4.5%)
$77,892 + $176,079
$253,971
2008
$3,341
$76,548 + $173,038
$249,586
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,798
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00332087
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1
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
May 24, 2017 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Sweep and remove debris from the roof. Apply spray foam and coatings.
Roofing
Mar 28, 2017 • Final
Project - building
Install a solar panel array on the roof of a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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