Discover the charm and versatility of 794 Encina Grande Drive, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,828 sq. ft. of living space on an expansive 7,938 sq. ft. lot. A rare bonus is the detached recreation room of nearly 400 sq. ft. , providing exceptional flexibility for a home office, gym, studio, playroom, media room, or creative space. The generous lot offers abundant possibilities for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, entertaining, or future customization. Set in Palo Alto's beloved Barron Park neighborhood, this property enjoys a distinctive blend of tranquility, community, and natural beauty. Known for its leafy streets, mature trees, semi-rural character, and strong neighborhood spirit, Barron Park offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to Stanford, Silicon Valley employment centers, shopping, dining, and major commute routes. Nearby Bol and Briones Parks and Matadero Creek provide scenic walking and biking paths, open green space, and a treasured connection to the neighborhoods unique history including its famous resident donkeys. Palo Alto Schools are nearby. With its generous lot, flexible detached recreation space, and sought-after Palo Alto location, 794 Encina Grande Drive presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of Barron Park living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,938 sq ftLot Size
$1,860Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John W. King•DRE #00868208• Keller Williams Palo Alto
Listed by Krystal Khorge•DRE #02228038• Keller Williams Palo Alto
This home features a large, flat lot with ample potential for customization. The layout includes main living areas on one side, with the kitchen and primary bedroom opening to the backyard, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow. A recreation room extends...
from the back of the garage, adding extra space for activities. The spacious driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, adding to the convenience and functionality of the property.
Barron Park, located between El Camino Real and Foothill Expressway, is a residential and semi-rural Palo Alto neighborhood with a creekside greenbelt and equestrian character. The neighborhood’s pulse concentrates at the Bol Park entrance on La Selva Drive, where trailheads, riding rings, and weekend strolls set the tone. Iconic local pillars include Bol Park, the Barron Park Donkeys, and the adjacent Barron Park Elementary campus. Low-slung midcentury ranch homes and newer rebuilds sit on leafy streets, with pocket paths threading toward Matadero Creek. The open space of Bol Park and nearby Pearson-Arastradero Preserve shapes daily routines around walking, cycling, and horseback riding. A calm, outdoors-forward atmosphere defines the area’s geography at the city’s western edge.
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Market insights
794 Encina Grande Dr · $3,400,000
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.8%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,400,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,843,951. (46% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Skylights
Walk-in closet
Recreation room
Eat-in kitchen
Formal dining room
Secondary living space (approx. 400)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
At least one ground-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Shower over tub
Stall shower
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Tile countertops
Dishwasher
Microwave
Double oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside with washer and dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Vinyl/linoleum
Heating & cooling
Central forced air cooling
Forced air heating
Wall furnace
Exterior features
Backyard
Balcony/patio
Fenced yard (wood, fenced back)
Automatic lawn sprinklers
Sprinklers
Home design
Detached single-family home
Single-story
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Off-street parking
Construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter and concrete slab foundation
Built as a detached single-family residence
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
Financial info
City transfer tax applies
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Discover the charm and versatility of 794 Encina Grande Drive, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,828 sq. ft. of living space on an expansive 7,938 sq. ft. lot. A rare bonus is the detached recreation room of nearly 400 sq. ft., providing exceptional flexibility for a home office, gym, studio, playroom, media room, or creative space. The generous lot offers abundant possibilities for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, entertaining, or future customization. Set in Palo Alto's beloved Barron Park neighborhood, this property enjoys a distinctive blend of tranquility, community, and natural beauty. Known for its leafy streets, mature trees, semi-rural character, and strong neighborhood spirit, Barron Park offers a peaceful retreat while remaining close to Stanford, Silicon Valley employment centers, shopping, dining, and major commute routes. Nearby Bol and Briones Parks and Matadero Creek provide scenic walking and biking paths, open green space, and a treasured connection to the neighborhoods unique history including its famous resident donkeys. Palo Alto Schools are nearby. With its generous lot, flexible detached recreation space, and sought-after Palo Alto location, 794 Encina Grande Drive presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the best of Barron Park living.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,576 (+4.2%)
$40,024 + $89,518
$129,542
2024
$1,512 (+1.6%)
$39,240 + $87,763
$127,003
2023
$1,488 (+1.4%)
$38,471 + $86,043
$124,514
2022
$1,467 (+2.2%)
$37,717 + $84,356
$122,073
2021
$1,435 (+2.2%)
$36,978 + $82,702
$119,680
2020
$1,405 (+1.1%)
$36,253 + $81,081
$117,334
2019
$1,389 (+1.9%)
$35,882 + $80,250
$116,132
2018
$1,364 (+1.9%)
$35,179 + $78,677
$113,856
2017
$1,338 (+3.8%)
$33,814 + $75,623
$109,437
2016
$1,290 (+1.1%)
$33,814 + $75,623
$109,437
2015
$1,276 (+1.5%)
$33,151 + $74,141
$107,292
2014
$1,257 (+1.9%)
$32,015 + $71,598
$103,613
2012
$1,233 (+5.9%)
$31,871 + $71,275
$103,146
2011
$1,165 (+0.2%)
$31,247 + $69,878
$101,125
2010
$1,163 (+1.0%)
$30,635 + $68,508
$99,143
2009
$1,151 (+5.2%)
$30,407 + $67,996
$98,403
2008
$1,094
$29,883 + $66,822
$96,705
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,910 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,828
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,828
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
13721033
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
Dec 14, 2018 • Final
Construction
Work on a service porch.
Addition
Dec 14, 2018 • Final
Construction
Perform an interior remodel.
Remodel
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94306
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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.
9.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 794 Encina Grande Dr
$3,965,994
$566K over list price of $3.40M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.1M to $3.5M.