868 Embarcadero Rd is a 1,026 square foot house on a 7,611 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,057,748.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
7,611 sq ftLot Size
$2,980Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,057,748
$4,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.69M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,584 (+4.2%)
$71,608 + $58,627
$130,235
2024
$1,519 (+1.6%)
$70,204 + $57,478
$127,682
2023
$1,496 (+1.4%)
$68,828 + $56,351
$125,179
2022
$1,475 (+2.2%)
$67,479 + $55,247
$122,726
2021
$1,443 (+2.2%)
$66,156 + $54,164
$120,320
2020
$1,412 (+1.1%)
$64,859 + $53,102
$117,961
2019
$1,396 (+1.9%)
$64,194 + $52,558
$116,752
2018
$1,371 (+1.9%)
$62,936 + $51,528
$114,464
2017
$1,345 (+3.7%)
$60,493 + $49,528
$110,021
2016
$1,297 (+1.1%)
$60,493 + $49,528
$110,021
2015
$1,283 (+1.5%)
$59,307 + $48,557
$107,864
2014
$1,264 (+2.0%)
$57,273 + $46,892
$104,165
2012
$1,240 (+5.9%)
$57,015 + $46,681
$103,696
2011
$1,171 (−33.4%)
$55,898 + $45,766
$101,664
2010
$1,758 (+6.5%)
$54,802 + $44,869
$99,671
2009
$1,650 (+3.6%)
$54,393 + $44,534
$98,927
2008
$1,593
$53,454 + $43,765
$97,219
Tax history for 868 Embarcadero Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,584 (+4.2%)
$71,608 + $58,627
$130,235
2024
$1,519 (+1.6%)
$70,204 + $57,478
$127,682
2023
$1,496 (+1.4%)
$68,828 + $56,351
$125,179
2022
$1,475 (+2.2%)
$67,479 + $55,247
$122,726
2021
$1,443 (+2.2%)
$66,156 + $54,164
$120,320
2020
$1,412 (+1.1%)
$64,859 + $53,102
$117,961
2019
$1,396 (+1.9%)
$64,194 + $52,558
$116,752
2018
$1,371 (+1.9%)
$62,936 + $51,528
$114,464
2017
$1,345 (+3.7%)
$60,493 + $49,528
$110,021
2016
$1,297 (+1.1%)
$60,493 + $49,528
$110,021
2015
$1,283 (+1.5%)
$59,307 + $48,557
$107,864
2014
$1,264 (+2.0%)
$57,273 + $46,892
$104,165
2012
$1,240 (+5.9%)
$57,015 + $46,681
$103,696
2011
$1,171 (−33.4%)
$55,898 + $45,766
$101,664
2010
$1,758 (+6.5%)
$54,802 + $44,869
$99,671
2009
$1,650 (+3.6%)
$54,393 + $44,534
$98,927
2008
$1,593
$53,454 + $43,765
$97,219
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 27, 2012 • Active
Project - building
Perform a residential bathroom remodel. The scope of work includes reducing the size of a window.
Bathroom
Remodel
Feb 1, 2010 • Active
Project - building
Remove and replace an existing water heater located in an outside closet.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SEALE RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,026
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,026
Building Sq. Ft: 1,026
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 340
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,611
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1747
Depth Footage: 129
Front Footage: 59
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,026
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,611 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00356003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Walter Hays Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.91M – $3.52M
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