2451 Middlefield Rd presents a rare 18-unit multifamily investment opportunity in Redwood City. Located within a federally designated Opportunity Zone, the property offers potential tax advantages for Qualified Opportunity Fund investors. With significant upside through unit renovations and operational improvements, investors may benefit from accelerated depreciation strategies and long-term appreciation in one of Silicon Valley's strongest rental markets. The property features a well-balanced unit mix of ten (10) one-bedroom/one-bath units and eight (8) studios, along with eighteen (18) on-site parking spaces—a rare and valuable amenity in this area. Many of the units have been upgraded with modern kitchens and bathrooms. Located directly across from Costco Wholesale and just minutes from downtown Redwood City, the property benefits from excellent access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Nearby Highway 101, El Camino Real, and the Caltrain provide easy commuting to major employment hubs such as Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Francisco.
Redwood Village, located between El Camino Real and Alameda de las Pulgas, is a residential and commuter-friendly Redwood City neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a low-key, walkable feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Woodside Road and El Camino Real crossroads, where taquerias, independent salons, and small markets keep the sidewalks active. Local pillars such as Freewheel Brewing Company, Fox Theatre, and the Redwood City Public Library add a cultural throughline beyond the residential streets. Housing leans toward mid-century ranch homes and tidy apartment courts, with pockets of updated infill. Stretches of sidewalk shade and front-yard landscaping give the area a calm cadence. Downtown’s dining and Caltrain sit a short ride away, while nearby parks and trails shape daily routines.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Multiple one-bedroom units (several units contain 1 bedroom)
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41133594
May 5, 2026
Listed
$6,300,000
$402/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81413728
Sep 24, 2014
Sold
$3,650,000
$233/sq ft
Jul 3, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 24, 2014
Listed
$3,795,000
$242/sq ft
+7
Over $125,000 in recent upgrades. Strategically located with excellent visibility across from Costco Wholesale in close proximity to amenities of the downtown area as well as several major development projects. The building consists of (10)one-bedroom/one-bath units and (8)studios. Rents are significantly below market allowing a purchaser to add value immediately and achieve a 6.30% Cap/11.34 GRM
MLSListings #ML81148643
Apr 3, 2012
Sold
$2,200,000
$140/sq ft
Mar 19, 2012
Pending
—
Nov 28, 2011
Listed
$2,250,000
$143/sq ft
Seller Financing Opportunity. The 18 unit property consists of (10) 1x1 units and (8) studios. In place rents are excellent, offering a purchaser the ability to acquire the asset(s) and immediately achieve a 6.09% Cap Rate and 10.67 GRM.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1985
Sold
$875,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$68,593 (+1.9%)
$2,237,239 + $2,237,239
$4,474,478
2024
$67,336 (+2.2%)
$2,193,372 + $2,193,372
$4,386,744
2023
$65,892 (+4.7%)
$2,150,365 + $2,150,365
$4,300,730
2022
$62,957 (+1.6%)
$2,108,201 + $2,108,201
$4,216,402
2021
$61,982 (+1.9%)
$2,066,864 + $2,066,864
$4,133,728
2020
$60,845 (+1.2%)
$2,026,338 + $2,026,338
$4,052,676
2019
$60,145 (+4.3%)
$2,005,561 + $2,005,561
$4,011,122
2018
$57,652 (+6.5%)
$1,966,237 + $1,966,237
$3,932,474
2017
$54,131 (+3.2%)
$1,889,887 + $1,889,887
$3,779,774
2016
$52,447 (+4.1%)
$1,889,887 + $1,889,887
$3,779,774
2015
$50,358 (+45.2%)
$1,852,831 + $1,852,831
$3,705,662
2014
$34,680 (+53.5%)
$1,152,709 + $1,101,478
$2,254,187
2012
$22,594 (+4.0%)
$1,147,500 + $1,096,500
$2,244,000
2011
$21,731 (+5.2%)
$414,076 + $828,162
$1,242,238
2010
$20,661 (+2.1%)
$405,957 + $811,924
$1,217,881
2009
$20,230 (+1.4%)
$402,923 + $805,856
$1,208,779
2008
$19,951
$403,881 + $807,771
$1,211,652
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
18
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
15,680
Year built
1964
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
San Mateo County
APN
054091420
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
MUN
Mixed-Use Neighborhood District
The Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MUN) district implements the Mixed Use - Neighborhood land use category in the General Plan. The MUN district provides opportunities for moderate-scale developments that facilitate pedestrian-friendly environments. The purpose of the MUN district is to provide areas for a variety of activities, including commercial, office, and moderate-density residential uses, or a mixture thereof. Single-use residential and nonresidential buildings are permitted in the MUN district as well. Sensitivity to lower-intensity adjacent uses, a focus on pedestrian and street-oriented design, and uses that serve the immediate neighborhoods are key considerations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Hotel / motel
Office
Jun 18, 2024 • Final
Multifamily building
Remove and replace a stair structure with a like-for-like design. Work includes the exterior wall foundation for the stairs.
Remodel
Aug 14, 2019 • Final
Construction permits
Trench and replace a county sewer lateral.
Plumbing
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.
Local insights from Redfin agents
More homes came on the market this June, giving buyers additional choices without slowing demand. Neighborhoods close to downtown and those offering larger lots continue to see strong activity when priced well.