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About this home
Imagine the possibilities! Such a special fairytale jewel box home on one of Palo Alto's most coveted streets Kingsley in old Palo Alto. Freshened up with gorgeous new colorful landscaping, fresh new turf in front and back yards, new paint in the main home, come see this enchanting estate that is walking distance to all that makes Palo Alto special. Walk or bike to Stanford, town and country shopping plaza, Elizabeth gamble garden etc. Featuring three separate structures, the entire home was lovingly designed and built by the current owner for his family. Gorgeous oak floors and warm inviting rooms, included a marble tile sunroom offer special places for friends and family to gather. The back cottage and detached garage/office space provide ample living area for visiting friends or extended family. You can't miss this special home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,353Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Adriana Trenev•DRE #01893246• Arbor Real Estate
Old Palo Alto, located between University Avenue and Embarcadero Road, is a historic and residential Palo Alto neighborhood with tree-lined streets and landmark architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around University Avenue at Emerson Street, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and gallery-style storefronts set a polished, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues run from early 20th-century Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes to carefully updated estates behind mature oaks. Gamble Garden adds a quiet, horticultural counterpoint to the street grid. Community touchstones include Stanford Theatre, Palo Alto Art Center, and Kepler’s Books. Caltrain at Palo Alto Station links the area to the Peninsula corridor.
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Offer insights
148 Kingsley Ave · $5,495,000
$5.75M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $5.75M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.8%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
Separate family room
Dining area
Bathrooms
Six full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating
Central forced air cooling
Exterior features
Secondary living space of 1,515
Total building area of 4,060
Home design
Three-story home
Parking
Detached garage with 3 spaces
Construction
Wood roof
Year built: 2
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public gas utilities
Public utilities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Imagine the possibilities! Such a special fairytale jewel box home on one of Palo Alto's most coveted streets Kingsley in old Palo Alto. Freshened up with gorgeous new colorful landscaping, fresh new turf in front and back yards, new paint in the main home, come see this enchanting estate that is walking distance to all that makes Palo Alto special. Walk or bike to Stanford, town and country shopping plaza, Elizabeth gamble garden etc. Featuring three separate structures, the entire home was lovingly designed and built by the current owner for his family. Gorgeous oak floors and warm inviting rooms, included a marble tile sunroom offer special places for friends and family to gather. The back cottage and detached garage/office space provide ample living area for visiting friends or extended family. You can't miss this special home!
MLSListings #ML82047378
Aug 18, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2026
Listed
$5,495,000
$1,353/sq ft
MLSListings #ML82033989
Apr 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Mar 19, 2026
Price Changed
$5,495,000
$1,353/sq ft
Feb 5, 2026
Listed
$5,799,000
$1,428/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82021381
Nov 12, 2025
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81989847
May 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81972276
Apr 16, 2025
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 1, 1988
Sold
$360,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,818 (+4.3%)
$669,936 + $1,356,157
$2,026,093
2024
$23,805 (+1.5%)
$656,800 + $1,329,566
$1,986,366
2023
$23,453 (+1.2%)
$643,922 + $1,303,497
$1,947,419
2022
$23,178 (+2.0%)
$631,297 + $1,277,939
$1,909,236
2021
$22,720 (+2.1%)
$618,919 + $1,252,882
$1,871,801
2020
$22,254 (+1.1%)
$606,784 + $1,228,316
$1,835,100
2019
$22,006 (+2.8%)
$600,563 + $1,215,722
$1,816,285
2018
$21,406 (+1.8%)
$588,788 + $1,191,885
$1,780,673
2017
$21,028 (+2.7%)
$565,926 + $1,145,603
$1,711,529
2016
$20,475 (+1.0%)
$565,926 + $1,145,603
$1,711,529
2015
$20,272 (+2.2%)
$554,830 + $1,123,141
$1,677,971
2014
$19,839 (+2.1%)
$535,791 + $1,084,601
$1,620,392
2012
$19,437 (+6.2%)
$533,370 + $1,079,700
$1,613,070
2011
$18,307
$522,912 + $1,058,530
$1,581,442
2010
$18,310 (+1.6%)
$512,659 + $1,037,775
$1,550,434
2009
$18,029 (+5.3%)
$508,828 + $1,030,019
$1,538,847
2008
$17,122
$500,037 + $1,012,222
$1,512,259
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
7
Baths
8
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,806
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,806
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12415040
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
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94301
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 148 Kingsley Ave
$5,483,108
$12K under list price of $5.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $5.2M to $7.8M.