Spooky season is almost here, and this one comes with a frightfully long to-do list! Built in 1926, this property is being offered in its current gutted, unfinished condition and presents an opportunity for someone with vision, imagination, and a willingness to take on a substantial renovation or possible rebuild (buyer to check with city). The interior has been stripped to the studs and subfloor. Work was started at some point within approximately the past 10 years, but the renovation remains incomplete. The property currently features exposed framing, subfloor, older exterior siding and most of the existing roof, with a portion missing. The generally flat lot is currently mostly bare dirt without landscaping. The history of the home and prior work is unknown. No tricks here, just a very real renovation project with plenty of potential! Bring your contractor, architect, imagination. .. and maybe a flashlight. Property is being sold in its present condition. Features/statistics (bedrooms, bathrooms, rooms, square footages) were auto populated through MLS. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the property's condition, history, permits, zoning, utilities, structure, and feasibility of any proposed improvements.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
6,160 sq ftLot Size
$938Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeri Richardson-Daines•DRE #01461819• NuTerra Real Estate Group
Bought with Alicia Nardini•DRE #01701961• NuTerra Real Estate Group
Est. $8,348 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 655 Embarcadero Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82063110
Oct 21, 2026
Sold
$1,800,000
$938/sq ft
Oct 9, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2026
Listed
$1,998,000
$1,041/sq ft
Spooky season is almost here, and this one comes with a frightfully long to-do list! Built in 1926, this property is being offered in its current gutted, unfinished condition and presents an opportunity for someone with vision, imagination, and a willingness to take on a substantial renovation or possible rebuild (buyer to check with city). The interior has been stripped to the studs and subfloor. Work was started at some point within approximately the past 10 years, but the renovation remains incomplete. The property currently features exposed framing, subfloor, older exterior siding and most of the existing roof, with a portion missing. The generally flat lot is currently mostly bare dirt without landscaping. The history of the home and prior work is unknown. No tricks here, just a very real renovation project with plenty of potential! Bring your contractor, architect, imagination...and maybe a flashlight. Property is being sold in its present condition. Features/statistics (bedrooms, bathrooms, rooms, square footages) were auto populated through MLS. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the property's condition, history, permits, zoning, utilities, structure, and feasibility of any proposed improvements.
MLSListings #ML81582615
Jun 2, 2016
Sold
$1,950,000
$1,016/sq ft
May 28, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2016
Listed
$1,999,000
$1,041/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,919 (+2.6%)
$2,354,571
2024
$28,185 (−2.3%)
$2,308,403
2023
$28,852 (−1.7%)
$2,263,141
2022
$29,365 (+11.7%)
$2,218,766
2021
$26,297 (+1.7%)
$2,175,261
2020
$25,857 (+1.5%)
$2,132,609
2019
$25,472 (+2.6%)
$2,110,742
2018
$24,820 (+1.8%)
$2,069,355
2017
$24,384 (+1,213.8%)
$1,989,000
2016
$1,856 (+1.4%)
$1,989,000
2015
$1,831 (+8.0%)
$31,010 + $51,693
$82,703
2014
$1,696 (+1.8%)
$29,947 + $49,920
$79,867
2012
$1,666 (+5.8%)
$29,812 + $49,695
$79,507
2011
$1,574
$29,228 + $48,721
$77,949
2010
$1,573 (+7.2%)
$28,655 + $47,766
$76,421
2009
$1,467 (+3.2%)
$28,441 + $47,410
$75,851
2008
$1,420
$27,950 + $46,592
$74,542
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,160 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12008023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 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
Sep 15, 2021 • Final
Project - building
Relocate the kitchen and remodel the master bathroom. Install a new half bathroom.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Jun 28, 2017 • Active
Revision-building
Revise the permit to include a review of tree protection measures as required by urban forestry.
Grading
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
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Stories
Stories: 2
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,920
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Professorville
Street Name: Embarcadero
Street Number: 655
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 58
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,160 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12008023
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Walter Hays Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Palo Alto 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
3/10 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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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94301
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Palo Alto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.18M – $3.84M
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