881 Embarcadero Rd is a 1,360 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,580,132.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$2,632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,580,132
$232K since August
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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.78M) 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
$1,148 (+4.3%)
$47,572 + $52,518
$100,090
2024
$1,101 (−5.1%)
$46,640 + $51,489
$98,129
2023
$1,160 (+1.5%)
$45,726 + $50,480
$96,206
2022
$1,143 (+2.3%)
$44,830 + $49,491
$94,321
2021
$1,118 (+2.2%)
$43,951 + $48,521
$92,472
2020
$1,094 (+1.1%)
$43,090 + $47,570
$90,660
2019
$1,082 (+1.6%)
$42,649 + $47,083
$89,732
2018
$1,065 (+1.9%)
$41,813 + $46,160
$87,973
2017
$1,045 (+4.1%)
$40,191 + $44,368
$84,559
2016
$1,004 (−42.7%)
$40,191 + $44,368
$84,559
2015
$1,751 (+79.0%)
$39,403 + $43,499
$82,902
2014
$978 (+1.9%)
$38,052 + $42,007
$80,059
2012
$960 (+5.8%)
$37,881 + $41,818
$79,699
2011
$908 (+0.2%)
$37,139 + $40,999
$78,138
2010
$906 (+1.0%)
$36,411 + $40,196
$76,607
2009
$897 (+5.1%)
$36,139 + $39,896
$76,035
2008
$853
$35,515 + $39,207
$74,722
Tax history for 881 Embarcadero Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,148 (+4.3%)
$47,572 + $52,518
$100,090
2024
$1,101 (−5.1%)
$46,640 + $51,489
$98,129
2023
$1,160 (+1.5%)
$45,726 + $50,480
$96,206
2022
$1,143 (+2.3%)
$44,830 + $49,491
$94,321
2021
$1,118 (+2.2%)
$43,951 + $48,521
$92,472
2020
$1,094 (+1.1%)
$43,090 + $47,570
$90,660
2019
$1,082 (+1.6%)
$42,649 + $47,083
$89,732
2018
$1,065 (+1.9%)
$41,813 + $46,160
$87,973
2017
$1,045 (+4.1%)
$40,191 + $44,368
$84,559
2016
$1,004 (−42.7%)
$40,191 + $44,368
$84,559
2015
$1,751 (+79.0%)
$39,403 + $43,499
$82,902
2014
$978 (+1.9%)
$38,052 + $42,007
$80,059
2012
$960 (+5.8%)
$37,881 + $41,818
$79,699
2011
$908 (+0.2%)
$37,139 + $40,999
$78,138
2010
$906 (+1.0%)
$36,411 + $40,196
$76,607
2009
$897 (+5.1%)
$36,139 + $39,896
$76,035
2008
$853
$35,515 + $39,207
$74,722
*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
Oct 15, 2018 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Remove the existing roof and install oriented strand board as solid decking. Install one layer of underlayment with composition shingles.
Roofing
Apr 14, 2016 • Active
Water heater (gas): one gas water heater, not tankless, same number of btus or less, and under 200,000 btus (detached single-family, duplex, single condo/apartment unit, and individual commercial tenant space)
Remove and replace a water heater.
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: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CRESCENT PARK WOODS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,360
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,360
Building Sq. Ft: 1,360
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 759 CRESCENT PARK WOODS BOOK 28 PAGE 54 PAGE 55 BLOCK 320 LOT 86
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 378
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 86
Legal Block Number: 320
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1607
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 70
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00339048
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Duveneck Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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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
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Estimated sale price
$3.40M – $4.12M
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