Off market aug 1999 for $499K

$2,311,646

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,394/mo

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1,093

sq ft

961 EMBARCADERO Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

4,500 sq ftLot Size

$2,115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Don Yarkin •DRE #00673086 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: (650) 833-1337

Bought with Lynne Mercer • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML89927910

Redfin Estimate

$2,311,646

$1.8M since sold in August 1999$218K since September

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C
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D
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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$244K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 961 EMBARCADERO Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,818 (+4.1%)

$627,081 + $210,356

$837,437

2024

$10,389 (+1.5%)

$614,786 + $206,232

$821,018

2023

$10,232 (+1.3%)

$602,732 + $202,189

$804,921

2022

$10,105 (+2.0%)

$590,914 + $198,225

$789,139

2021

$9,904 (+2.0%)

$579,328 + $194,339

$773,667

2020

$9,711 (+1.2%)

$567,969 + $190,529

$758,498

2019

$9,598 (+2.7%)

$562,146 + $188,576

$750,722

2018

$9,348 (+1.8%)

$551,124 + $184,879

$736,003

2017

$9,182 (+2.8%)

$529,724 + $177,700

$707,424

2016

$8,935 (+1.1%)

$529,724 + $177,700

$707,424

2015

$8,842 (+2.9%)

$519,338 + $174,216

$693,554

2014

$8,593 (+2.1%)

$501,518 + $168,239

$669,757

2012

$8,420 (+6.1%)

$499,252 + $167,479

$666,731

2011

$7,933

$489,463 + $164,196

$653,659

2010

$7,932 (+2.2%)

$479,866 + $160,977

$640,843

2009

$7,760 (+5.1%)

$476,280 + $159,774

$636,054

2008

$7,386

$468,051 + $157,014

$625,065

Tax history for 961 EMBARCADERO Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,818 (+4.1%)

$627,081 + $210,356

$837,437

2024

$10,389 (+1.5%)

$614,786 + $206,232

$821,018

2023

$10,232 (+1.3%)

$602,732 + $202,189

$804,921

2022

$10,105 (+2.0%)

$590,914 + $198,225

$789,139

2021

$9,904 (+2.0%)

$579,328 + $194,339

$773,667

2020

$9,711 (+1.2%)

$567,969 + $190,529

$758,498

2019

$9,598 (+2.7%)

$562,146 + $188,576

$750,722

2018

$9,348 (+1.8%)

$551,124 + $184,879

$736,003

2017

$9,182 (+2.8%)

$529,724 + $177,700

$707,424

2016

$8,935 (+1.1%)

$529,724 + $177,700

$707,424

2015

$8,842 (+2.9%)

$519,338 + $174,216

$693,554

2014

$8,593 (+2.1%)

$501,518 + $168,239

$669,757

2012

$8,420 (+6.1%)

$499,252 + $167,479

$666,731

2011

$7,933

$489,463 + $164,196

$653,659

2010

$7,932 (+2.2%)

$479,866 + $160,977

$640,843

2009

$7,760 (+5.1%)

$476,280 + $159,774

$636,054

2008

$7,386

$468,051 + $157,014

$625,065

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,050 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1948

Sq. Ft.

1,453

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00341078

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 1
# of Baths (Maximum): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tubs

Room Information
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Hookups (Gas)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
Flooring: Carpet (Wall-to-Wall), Vinyl/Linoleum

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: None

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) (Front), Sprinkler(s) (Rear)

Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Stucco
Post & Pier
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1

Property Features
Amenities: Window Covering(s)
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,093

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 197295

Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Low Flow Shower
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,453
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00341078

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

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Duveneck Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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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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

$2.20M – $2.66M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
973 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$3,353,598
981 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$3,665,173

Address	Redfin Estimate
969 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$2,529,178
947 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1643 Sq. Ft.	$3,317,844

Address	Redfin Estimate
953 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$3,659,543
968 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$3,437,670

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