Welcome to your contemporary oasis-- a stylish urban escape a mere block away from Palo Alto's famed University Avenue. Built in 2016 as a custom residence with many luxury features, this 4-bed, 3-bath home blends sleek modern design with cozy comfort and clever functionality. Inside, wide plank floors, chic recessed lighting, and room-by-room climate control set the tone. Sunshine pours into the soaring living space (ceilings almost 14' in places), flowing from the light-filled living room to the dazzling dining area-- complete with an oversized crystal chandelier-- to a chef's kitchen starring a Calacatta marble island. The primary suite is your personal retreat, featuring a gas fireplace, spa-like soaking tub, dual sinks, custom cabinetry, and separate shower. Out back, your private paradise awaits: garden planters, a fire table, soothing water fountain, BBQ, discrete landscape lighting, and a 1-car garage with attic storage-- plus 3 more parking spots! Tucked in vibrant downtown Palo Alto, you're nearby the renowned dining and shopping scene, and have access to top-rated (#1 in CA) PAUSD schools. Stanford University, top hospitals, parks, and Silicon Valley's most exciting employers are close at hand. This is lifestyle meets luxury-- right where you want to be.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
3,831 sq ftLot Size
$1,758Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Young Platinum Group•DRE #70010130• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82000698
May 27, 2025
Sold
$3,600,000
$1,627/sq ft
May 27, 2025
Sold
$3,600,000
$1,627/sq ft
May 2, 2025
Pending
—
May 2, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2025
Listed
$3,500,000
$1,582/sq ft
Apr 24, 2025
Listed
$3,500,000
$1,582/sq ft
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Welcome to your contemporary oasis-- a stylish urban escape a mere block away from Palo Alto's famed University Avenue. Built in 2016 as a custom residence with many luxury features, this 4-bed, 3-bath home blends sleek modern design with cozy comfort and clever functionality. Inside, wide plank floors, chic recessed lighting, and room-by-room climate control set the tone. Sunshine pours into the soaring living space (ceilings almost 14' in places), flowing from the light-filled living room to the dazzling dining area-- complete with an oversized crystal chandelier-- to a chef's kitchen starring a Calacatta marble island. The primary suite is your personal retreat, featuring a gas fireplace, spa-like soaking tub, dual sinks, custom cabinetry, and separate shower. Out back, your private paradise awaits: garden planters, a fire table, soothing water fountain, BBQ, discrete landscape lighting, and a 1-car garage with attic storage-- plus 3 more parking spots! Tucked in vibrant downtown Palo Alto, you're nearby the renowned dining and shopping scene, and have access to top-rated (#1 in CA) PAUSD schools. Stanford University, top hospitals, parks, and Silicon Valley's most exciting employers are close at hand. This is lifestyle meets luxury-- right where you want to be.
MLSListings #ML81809876
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
$3,200,000
$1,447/sq ft
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
$3,200,000
$1,447/sq ft
Mar 12, 2021
Pending
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Feb 27, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 9, 2020
Listed
$3,395,000
$1,535/sq ft
Sep 9, 2020
Listed
$3,395,000
$1,535/sq ft
Located in the vibrant Downtown neighborhood, this recently constructed home is highlighted by contemporary styling, eco-friendly amenities, and private outdoor spaces. The kitchen/great room showcases marble counters, stainless appliances, and sleek custom cabinetry. Panoramic doors lead to 1 of 2 private outdoor patios, perfect for al fresco entertaining. The living room with panorama doors leading to another private patio and an additional bedroom on the 1st floor (currently used as a Den), with adjacent full bath and a large formal dining room completes the downstairs floor plan. Upstairs lies the master suite and striking spa-bath with marble tile and quartz counters, floating cabinets, and designer fixtures that is finished by a spacious walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and guest bath complete the upstairs floorplan. There is a detached garage, plus two additional parking spaces. Moments from Downtown, Stanford University, Rinconada Park, and Addison Elementary.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,651 (+4.3%)
$2,295,000 + $1,377,000
$3,672,000
2024
$40,897 (+1.5%)
$2,164,864 + $1,298,917
$3,463,781
2023
$40,297 (+1.2%)
$2,122,416 + $1,273,449
$3,395,865
2022
$39,835 (+33.9%)
$2,080,800 + $1,248,480
$3,329,280
2021
$29,756 (+2.1%)
$2,040,000 + $1,224,000
$3,264,000
2020
$29,142 (+1.1%)
$553,569 + $1,865,630
$2,419,199
2019
$28,821 (+2.8%)
$547,893 + $1,846,501
$2,394,394
2018
$28,029 (+1.8%)
$537,150 + $1,810,296
$2,347,446
2017
$27,538
$516,293 + $1,740,000
$2,256,293
Tax history for 642 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,651 (+4.3%)
$2,295,000 + $1,377,000
$3,672,000
2024
$40,897 (+1.5%)
$2,164,864 + $1,298,917
$3,463,781
2023
$40,297 (+1.2%)
$2,122,416 + $1,273,449
$3,395,865
2022
$39,835 (+33.9%)
$2,080,800 + $1,248,480
$3,329,280
2021
$29,756 (+2.1%)
$2,040,000 + $1,224,000
$3,264,000
2020
$29,142 (+1.1%)
$553,569 + $1,865,630
$2,419,199
2019
$28,821 (+2.8%)
$547,893 + $1,846,501
$2,394,394
2018
$28,029 (+1.8%)
$537,150 + $1,810,296
$2,347,446
2017
$27,538
$516,293 + $1,740,000
$2,256,293
*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
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,212
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12004114
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
RM-20
Low Density Multiple-Family Residence District
The RM-20 low-density multiple-family residence district is intended to create, preserve and enhance areas for a mixture of single-family and multiple-family housing which is compatible with lower density and residential districts nearby, including single-family residence districts. The RM-20 residence district also serves as a transition to moderate density multiple-family districts or districts with nonresidential uses. Permitted densities in the RM-20 residence district range from 8 to 20 du per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo