OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2018 for $2.4M

$3,576,074

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,843/mo

•

1,866

sq ft

981 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Home For The Holidays. This elegant North Palo Alto, mid-century home offers the perfect Silicon Valley location while providing the conveniences to keep the busiest lives simple. The desirable main-level floor plan includes spacious Guest Room, an updated Chefs kitchen with new GE appliances, formal Dining Room, Living Room with fireplace, and large separate Family Room/Great Room for family entertainment. Designer paint, gorgeous oak floors, & new carpet. Spacious Master Bed w/ en suite Bath and ample closet space. The private backyard features a large two-tiered deck perfect for entertaining and dining. One attached garage & separate 2 car garage could be converted to ADU(Buyer to Verify with City of PA) Top Palo Alto schools: Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, & Palo Alto High School(Buyer to verify w/ PAUSD). Easy access to free PA Shuttle to University Avenue, Town and Country Village, Stanford Shopping Center and Cal Train. Located in the beautiful "Green Gables" neighborhood!

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

6,050 sq ftLot Size

$1,916Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Dana McCue •DRE #01749772 • Compass

Contact: 650-248-3950

Bought with Yu-En Tsai •DRE #02035936 • Valley Vine Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81729768

Redfin Estimate

$3,576,074

$1.2M since sold in December 2018$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($3.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$3,420,000
A
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SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$3,150,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,925 sq ft
61 Primrose Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$3,866,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,427 sq ft
158 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$3,560,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
779 Garland Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$4,406,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
121 Lois Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$3,650,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,387 sq ft
559 Hilbar Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 981 Embarcadero Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81729768

Dec 14, 2018

Sold

$2,400,000

$1,286/sq ft

Dec 14, 2018

Sold

$2,400,000

$1,286/sq ft

Nov 20, 2018

Pending

—

Nov 1, 2018

Listed

$2,495,000

$1,337/sq ft

Nov 1, 2018

Listed

$2,495,000

$1,337/sq ft

Home For The Holidays. This elegant North Palo Alto, mid-century home offers the perfect Silicon Valley location while providing the conveniences to keep the busiest lives simple. The desirable main-level floor plan includes spacious Guest Room, an updated Chefs kitchen with new GE appliances, formal Dining Room, Living Room with fireplace, and large separate Family Room/Great Room for family entertainment. Designer paint, gorgeous oak floors, & new carpet. Spacious Master Bed w/en suite Bath and ample closet space. The private backyard features a large two-tiered deck perfect for entertaining and dining. One attached garage & separate 2 car garage could be converted to ADU(Buyer to Verify with City of PA) Top Palo Alto schools: Duveneck Elementary, Greene Middle, & Palo Alto High School(Buyer to verify w/PAUSD). Easy access to free PA Shuttle to University Avenue, Town and Country Village, Stanford Shopping Center and Cal Train. Located in the beautiful "Green Gables" neighborhood!

MLSListings #ML81415117

Jun 4, 2014

Sold

$1,750,000

$938/sq ft

May 10, 2014

Pending

—

May 3, 2014

Listed

$1,499,000

$803/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,202 (+4.3%)

$2,389,439 + $341,347

$2,730,786

2024

$31,841 (+1.5%)

$2,342,588 + $334,654

$2,677,242

2023

$31,373 (+1.2%)

$2,296,655 + $328,093

$2,624,748

2022

$31,011 (+2.0%)

$2,251,623 + $321,660

$2,573,283

2021

$30,401 (+2.1%)

$2,207,474 + $315,353

$2,522,827

2020

$29,773 (+1.1%)

$2,164,191 + $309,170

$2,473,361

2019

$29,445 (+27.3%)

$2,142,000 + $306,000

$2,448,000

2018

$23,132 (+1.8%)

$2,100,000 + $300,000

$2,400,000

2017

$22,726 (+2.7%)

$1,663,585 + $184,842

$1,848,427

2016

$22,129 (+1.0%)

$1,663,585 + $184,842

$1,848,427

2015

$21,913 (+479.2%)

$1,630,966 + $181,218

$1,812,184

2014

$3,783 (+2.0%)

$85,584 + $177,587

$263,171

2012

$3,707 (+6.1%)

$85,198 + $176,785

$261,983

2011

$3,495

$83,528 + $173,319

$256,847

2010

$3,494 (+3.7%)

$81,891 + $169,921

$251,812

2009

$3,368 (+4.5%)

$81,279 + $168,652

$249,931

2008

$3,221

$79,876 + $165,739

$245,615

Tax history for 981 Embarcadero Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,202 (+4.3%)

$2,389,439 + $341,347

$2,730,786

2024

$31,841 (+1.5%)

$2,342,588 + $334,654

$2,677,242

2023

$31,373 (+1.2%)

$2,296,655 + $328,093

$2,624,748

2022

$31,011 (+2.0%)

$2,251,623 + $321,660

$2,573,283

2021

$30,401 (+2.1%)

$2,207,474 + $315,353

$2,522,827

2020

$29,773 (+1.1%)

$2,164,191 + $309,170

$2,473,361

2019

$29,445 (+27.3%)

$2,142,000 + $306,000

$2,448,000

2018

$23,132 (+1.8%)

$2,100,000 + $300,000

$2,400,000

2017

$22,726 (+2.7%)

$1,663,585 + $184,842

$1,848,427

2016

$22,129 (+1.0%)

$1,663,585 + $184,842

$1,848,427

2015

$21,913 (+479.2%)

$1,630,966 + $181,218

$1,812,184

2014

$3,783 (+2.0%)

$85,584 + $177,587

$263,171

2012

$3,707 (+6.1%)

$85,198 + $176,785

$261,983

2011

$3,495

$83,528 + $173,319

$256,847

2010

$3,494 (+3.7%)

$81,891 + $169,921

$251,812

2009

$3,368 (+4.5%)

$81,279 + $168,652

$249,931

2008

$3,221

$79,876 + $165,739

$245,615

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,050 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,866

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

00341073

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

Oct 16, 2012 • Active

Project - building

Convert the flat roof of an attached garage to a pitched roof. Install a new garage door and perform associated electrical work.

Electrical

Remodel

Oct 28, 2011 • Active

Project - building

Remodel a kitchen by replacing countertops and a sink. Install new electrical outlets, replace existing countertop outlets, and upgrade the electrical system with an additional circuit breaker and two circuit upgrades.

Electrical

Kitchen

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Detached
Garage Spaces: 3

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Recreation Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,866

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 380818

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1389
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Duveneck Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,866
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 00341073

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Duveneck Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 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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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94303

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Sun exposure

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

$3.40M – $4.11M

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Home values near 981 Embarcadero Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
985 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1106 Sq. Ft.	$2,586,490
969 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,169

Address	Redfin Estimate
973 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$3,404,360
968 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$3,424,966

Address	Redfin Estimate
988 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$2,742,411
976 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1589 Sq. Ft.	$3,242,287

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