In a bucolic oasis in prime Palo Alto, this newly remodeled, expanded, custom estate blends timeless Spanish style with the very best of modern luxury. Offering 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across 6,282 sq. ft. of living space (per plans), plus a 2-bed, 1-bath, 757 sq. ft. guest home (per plans), this idyllic estate rests on a lot of nearly 1.65 acres (per county), the second-largest lot in all of Palo Alto east of Foothill Expressway. Soaring ceilings and large windows create a bright, airy ambiance, while spacious formal rooms invite entertaining, family and recreation rooms provide comfortable venues, and a gourmet kitchen stands ready to cater dinner parties on a grand scale. Enjoy the privacy of the master suite with a spa-like en suite bath, and find serenity amongst the trees that populate the peaceful grounds. Feel miles away from it all, yet be just a short trip to downtown Palo Alto, Bol Park, and enjoy access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility).
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.64 acresLot Size
$1,544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by DeLeon DeLeon Team•DRE #70010006• Deleon Realty
Contact: 650-900-7000
Bought with DeLeon DeLeon Team•DRE #70010006• Deleon Realty
Private old world estate nestled among an ancient oak forest on over 1.6 acres in Upper Barron Park Estates. A half acre lies across Materdero Creek providing privacy and could be developed in many ways in the future. Custom Mediterranean home built with no detail left unturned.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$120,060 (+4.3%)
$8,701,046 + $1,403,721
$10,104,767
2024
$115,080 (+1.5%)
$8,530,438 + $1,376,198
$9,906,636
2023
$113,401 (+1.1%)
$8,363,175 + $1,349,214
$9,712,389
2022
$112,117 (+2.1%)
$8,199,192 + $1,322,759
$9,521,951
2021
$109,759 (+3.8%)
$8,038,424 + $1,296,823
$9,335,247
2020
$105,730 (+44.6%)
$7,880,808 + $1,258,396
$9,139,204
2019
$73,117 (+3.6%)
$7,800,000 + $1,100,000
$8,900,000
2018
$70,579 (+1.8%)
$4,013,281 + $2,063,106
$6,076,387
2017
$69,344 (+2.7%)
$3,857,442 + $1,941,664
$5,799,106
2016
$67,538 (+501.4%)
$3,857,442 + $1,941,664
$5,799,106
2015
$11,230 (+2.6%)
$3,781,806 + $1,903,593
$5,685,399
2014
$10,943 (+2.1%)
$266,391 + $601,399
$867,790
2012
$10,722 (+6.1%)
$265,188 + $598,681
$863,869
2011
$10,101
$259,989 + $586,943
$846,932
2010
$10,102 (+2.0%)
$254,892 + $575,435
$830,327
2009
$9,907 (+5.2%)
$252,988 + $571,135
$824,123
2008
$9,421
$248,618 + $561,267
$809,885
Tax history for 953 Roble Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$120,060 (+4.3%)
$8,701,046 + $1,403,721
$10,104,767
2024
$115,080 (+1.5%)
$8,530,438 + $1,376,198
$9,906,636
2023
$113,401 (+1.1%)
$8,363,175 + $1,349,214
$9,712,389
2022
$112,117 (+2.1%)
$8,199,192 + $1,322,759
$9,521,951
2021
$109,759 (+3.8%)
$8,038,424 + $1,296,823
$9,335,247
2020
$105,730 (+44.6%)
$7,880,808 + $1,258,396
$9,139,204
2019
$73,117 (+3.6%)
$7,800,000 + $1,100,000
$8,900,000
2018
$70,579 (+1.8%)
$4,013,281 + $2,063,106
$6,076,387
2017
$69,344 (+2.7%)
$3,857,442 + $1,941,664
$5,799,106
2016
$67,538 (+501.4%)
$3,857,442 + $1,941,664
$5,799,106
2015
$11,230 (+2.6%)
$3,781,806 + $1,903,593
$5,685,399
2014
$10,943 (+2.1%)
$266,391 + $601,399
$867,790
2012
$10,722 (+6.1%)
$265,188 + $598,681
$863,869
2011
$10,101
$259,989 + $586,943
$846,932
2010
$10,102 (+2.0%)
$254,892 + $575,435
$830,327
2009
$9,907 (+5.2%)
$252,988 + $571,135
$824,123
2008
$9,421
$248,618 + $561,267
$809,885
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.64 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
6,128
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
13717009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The RE residential estate district is intended to create and maintain single-family living areas characterized by compatibility with the natural terrain and native vegetation. The RE district provides locations for residential, limited agricultural, and open space activities most suitably located in areas of very low density or rural qualities. Accessory dwelling unit(s) and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate where consistent with the site and neighborhood character. Community uses and facilities should be limited unless no net loss of housing units would result.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Jun 25, 2025 • Final
Heat pump water heater (residential single-family only)
Replace a heat pump water heater in a single-family home.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 15, 2021 • Final
Project - building
Construct a new natural swimming pool and spa with an associated equipment pad. Install new hardscaping, landscaping, lighting, irrigation, and drainage. Perform trenching for electrical and gas lines and upgrade the gas meter at the guest house.
Electrical
Gas
Grading
Pool and hot tub
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): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 8
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 8
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet