OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2017 for $2.6M

$4,045,024

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,721/mo

•

2,266

sq ft

780 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Nestled behind a privacy fence, 3 bedroom + office (can be 4th bedroom), 2.5 bath custom home with dramatic ceilings. Circular driveway making it easy for in and out access! Spacious common living spaces. .. large living room / dining room and open kitchen / family room, with three sliders letting the natural light in. Master bedroom suite features high ceilings, bathroom & walk-in closet. Newer dual pane windows, roof, siding & insulation. Lovingly cared for is apparent throughout. Separate laundry room / mud room adjacent to two car garage. Natural zen-like California mature greenery making it a perfect place to harvest your garden veggies and dine al fresco. Awnings for sunny afternoon shade. Outstanding schools: Walter Hays Elementary, Jordan Middle & Palo Alto High. Ultra convenient location: Across the street from fun Rinconada Park, Walter Hays, Library & minutes to get downtown, hwy 101, Stanford & Town & Country. Don't let the street fool you. A MUST SEE home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

6,611 sq ftLot Size

$1,785Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Shelly Potvin •DRE #01236885 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: 650-303-7501

Bought with Kandee Myers •DRE #02025758 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81676871

Redfin Estimate

$4,045,024

$1.4M since sold in October 2017$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7% lower than the average sale price ($4.35M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 21, 2026
$4,406,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$3,900,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,755 sq ft
897 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$4,500,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,194 sq ft
1135 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$5,069,400
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,382 sq ft
1121 HARRIET St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$3,866,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,427 sq ft
158 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 780 Embarcadero Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81676871

Oct 5, 2017

Sold

$2,675,000

$1,180/sq ft

Oct 5, 2017

Sold

$2,675,000

$1,180/sq ft

Sep 13, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 7, 2017

Listed

$2,318,000

$1,023/sq ft

Sep 7, 2017

Listed

$2,318,000

$1,023/sq ft

Nestled behind a privacy fence, 3 bedroom + office (can be 4th bedroom), 2.5 bath custom home with dramatic ceilings. Circular driveway making it easy for in and out access! Spacious common living spaces...large living room / dining room and open kitchen / family room, with three sliders letting the natural light in. Master bedroom suite features high ceilings, bathroom & walk-in closet. Newer dual pane windows, roof, siding & insulation. Lovingly cared for is apparent throughout. Separate laundry room / mud room adjacent to two car garage. Natural zen-like California mature greenery making it a perfect place to harvest your garden veggies and dine al fresco. Awnings for sunny afternoon shade. Outstanding schools: Walter Hays Elementary, Jordan Middle & Palo Alto High. Ultra convenient location: Across the street from fun Rinconada Park, Walter Hays, Library & minutes to get downtown, hwy 101, Stanford & Town & Country. Don't let the street fool you. A MUST SEE home.

Public Records

Dec 1, 1978

Sold

$67,700

$30/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,615 (+4.3%)

$2,437,227 + $667,333

$3,104,560

2024

$35,091 (+1.5%)

$2,389,439 + $654,249

$3,043,688

2023

$34,579 (+1.1%)

$2,342,588 + $641,421

$2,984,009

2022

$34,186 (+2.0%)

$2,296,655 + $628,845

$2,925,500

2021

$33,512 (+2.2%)

$2,251,623 + $616,515

$2,868,138

2020

$32,799 (+1.1%)

$2,207,474 + $604,427

$2,811,901

2019

$32,444 (+2.9%)

$2,184,840 + $598,230

$2,783,070

2018

$31,541 (+517.0%)

$2,142,000 + $586,500

$2,728,500

2017

$5,112 (+3.0%)

$132,693 + $296,562

$429,255

2016

$4,965 (+1.0%)

$132,693 + $296,562

$429,255

2015

$4,917 (+1.6%)

$130,092 + $290,748

$420,840

2014

$4,839 (+2.0%)

$125,628 + $280,772

$406,400

2012

$4,742 (+6.1%)

$125,061 + $279,504

$404,565

2011

$4,469

$122,609 + $274,024

$396,633

2010

$4,468 (+1.0%)

$120,205 + $268,651

$388,856

2009

$4,422 (+5.4%)

$119,307 + $266,644

$385,951

2008

$4,195

$117,247 + $262,038

$379,285

Tax history for 780 Embarcadero Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,615 (+4.3%)

$2,437,227 + $667,333

$3,104,560

2024

$35,091 (+1.5%)

$2,389,439 + $654,249

$3,043,688

2023

$34,579 (+1.1%)

$2,342,588 + $641,421

$2,984,009

2022

$34,186 (+2.0%)

$2,296,655 + $628,845

$2,925,500

2021

$33,512 (+2.2%)

$2,251,623 + $616,515

$2,868,138

2020

$32,799 (+1.1%)

$2,207,474 + $604,427

$2,811,901

2019

$32,444 (+2.9%)

$2,184,840 + $598,230

$2,783,070

2018

$31,541 (+517.0%)

$2,142,000 + $586,500

$2,728,500

2017

$5,112 (+3.0%)

$132,693 + $296,562

$429,255

2016

$4,965 (+1.0%)

$132,693 + $296,562

$429,255

2015

$4,917 (+1.6%)

$130,092 + $290,748

$420,840

2014

$4,839 (+2.0%)

$125,628 + $280,772

$406,400

2012

$4,742 (+6.1%)

$125,061 + $279,504

$404,565

2011

$4,469

$122,609 + $274,024

$396,633

2010

$4,468 (+1.0%)

$120,205 + $268,651

$388,856

2009

$4,422 (+5.4%)

$119,307 + $266,644

$385,951

2008

$4,195

$117,247 + $262,038

$379,285

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,590 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,266

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00358067

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 2, 2016 • Final

Project - building

Remodel

Mar 25, 2016 • Final

Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Bidet, Half on Ground Floor, Primary (Sunken Tub), 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Tub in Master Bedroom

Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop (Electric), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Oven (Electric), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room
Flooring: Carpet, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Two-Way, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Electric

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Style: Contemporary, Custom
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame, Other
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,266
Security Features: Security Alarm

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1518
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Regular
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,266
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00358067

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Walter Hays Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Palo Alto, CA • 94303

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.84M – $4.65M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
750 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1351 Sq. Ft.	$3,303,493
1748 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2855 Sq. Ft.	$5,570,021

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1721 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2799 Sq. Ft.	$5,205,198
1655 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3248 Sq. Ft.	$6,461,004

Address	Redfin Estimate
1734 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$9,690,124
1710 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2753 Sq. Ft.	$4,276,559

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