Rare Crescent Park Development Opportunity!! Calling All Builders, Developers, Investors & Contractors! Exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime property in the highly coveted Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto. Ideally located just a short stroll to vibrant downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, Caltrain, restaurants, and Stanford Shopping Center. Enjoy a premier location within one of Palo Alto's most prestigious neighborhoods, offering exceptional convenience, highly regarded schools, and an unparalleled Silicon Valley lifestyle. Value is in the land. Sold AS-IS, this property presents the ideal opportunity to renovate, expand, or build a spectacular custom estate (buyer to verify development potential with the City of Palo Alto). Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this outstanding property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$2,273Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Tran•DRE #01339851• Trancore Estates Inc
Contact: 408-489-3985
Bought with Vicky Li•DRE #01896360• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $4,659 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 723 Hamilton Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82056845
Sep 2, 2026
Sold
$2,650,000
$2,273/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Sold
$2,650,000
$2,273/sq ft
Aug 19, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 6, 2026
Listed
$2,600,000
$2,230/sq ft
Aug 6, 2026
Listed
$2,600,000
$2,230/sq ft
+13
Rare Crescent Park Development Opportunity!! Calling All Builders, Developers, Investors & Contractors! Exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime property in the highly coveted Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto. Ideally located just a short stroll to vibrant downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, Caltrain, restaurants, and Stanford Shopping Center. Enjoy a premier location within one of Palo Alto's most prestigious neighborhoods, offering exceptional convenience, highly regarded schools, and an unparalleled Silicon Valley lifestyle. Value is in the land. Sold AS-IS, this property presents the ideal opportunity to renovate, expand, or build a spectacular custom estate (buyer to verify development potential with the City of Palo Alto). Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this outstanding property.
Public Records
Dec 11, 1986
Sold
$269,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1986
Sold
$225,000
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,553 (+4.0%)
$359,512 + $200,690
$560,202
2024
$7,260 (+1.6%)
$352,463 + $196,755
$549,218
2023
$7,148 (+1.3%)
$345,552 + $192,898
$538,450
2022
$7,056 (+2.0%)
$338,777 + $189,116
$527,893
2021
$6,915 (+1.9%)
$332,135 + $185,408
$517,543
2020
$6,785 (+1.2%)
$325,623 + $181,773
$507,396
2019
$6,705 (+2.6%)
$322,285 + $179,910
$502,195
2018
$6,536 (+1.8%)
$315,966 + $176,383
$492,349
2017
$6,419 (+2.8%)
$303,698 + $169,535
$473,233
2016
$6,244 (+1.1%)
$303,698 + $169,535
$473,233
2015
$6,176 (+3.5%)
$297,744 + $166,211
$463,955
2014
$5,970 (+2.1%)
$287,528 + $160,509
$448,037
2012
$5,850 (+6.1%)
$286,229 + $159,784
$446,013
2011
$5,513
$280,617 + $156,651
$437,268
2010
$5,512 (+2.7%)
$275,115 + $153,580
$428,695
2009
$5,365 (+4.9%)
$273,059 + $152,433
$425,492
2008
$5,115
$268,342 + $149,800
$418,142
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,166
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00302042
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 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
Jun 14, 2024 • Final
Water heater (electric): one heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
Replace a heat pump water heater in a single-family home.
Heat pump
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
May 10, 2011 • Active
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Tear off old wood shakes, install new plywood, and install a new composition roof.
Roofing
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
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Raised
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,166
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 748459
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,166
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00302042
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Addison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94301
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Sun exposure
83/ 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.
9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.63M – $3.19M
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