Off market dec 2025 for $3.7M

$4,443,190

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $22,097/mo

•

1,572

sq ft

536 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Enjoy this inviting Mediterranean-style home ideally situated in Palo Alto's Professorville neighborhood. The residence exudes timeless character with arched entryways, gleaming hardwood floors, original details, and abundant natural light throughout. The warm and welcoming living room features large picture windows and a classic brick fireplace, while the elegant formal dining room provides a perfect setting for gatherings. The kitchen overlooks the deep backyard and includes a casual dining area for relaxed everyday meals. A dedicated laundry room adds extra convenience. Outdoors, the home offers low-maintenance landscaping, a gated driveway leading to a detached one-car garage, and a spacious backyard with a covered patio ideal for easy living and entertaining. Just blocks from vibrant University Avenue, you'll enjoy convenient access to shopping, restaurants, Caltrain, Stanford University, top-rated Palo Alto schools, and Highway 101. A rare opportunity to live in one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods, this home combines enduring charm and a premier location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

6,650 sq ftLot Size

$2,826Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Michael The Dreyfus Group •DRE #70010094 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Contact: 650-485-3476

Bought with Dinggang Xu •DRE #02056294 • Keller Williams Palo Alto

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML82024287

Redfin Estimate

$4,443,190

$693K since sold in December 2025$55K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($4.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$4,300,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$4,450,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,392 sq ft
1023 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$3,950,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,599 sq ft
991 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$4,120,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,488 sq ft
580 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$4,060,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft
1032 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

105.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$4.0M

$552K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Original charm in Professorville with attractive curb appeal and room to expand the current home. Fun observation: Just a few blocks away from the historic “HP Garage” on 367 Addison, this home’s garage looks strikingly similar!
12 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 536 Addison Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82024287

Dec 1, 2025

Sold

$3,750,000

$2,385/sq ft

Nov 3, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 9, 2025

Listed

$3,995,000

$2,541/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81775350

Dec 16, 2019

Sold

$3,220,000

$2,048/sq ft

Dec 2, 2019

Pending

—

Nov 23, 2019

Contingent

—

Nov 13, 2019

Listed

$3,198,000

$2,034/sq ft

Move in and enjoy this charming 3 bedroom single-story home in Downtown Palo Alto! Quietly nestled in a story-book Professorville neighborhood! Tucked down the street from Addison Elementary! Only a few short blocks from the heart of Downtown Palo Alto on University Avenue! Spectacular potential! Wonderful charm! Arched entry doorways! High ceilings & great light throughout! Warm and inviting living room with lovely fireplace, large windows and crown molding! Elegant formal dining! Casual dining off the kitchen! The kitchen overlooks the deep backyard! Gleaming hardwood floors! Both bedrooms have large beautiful windows! Inside laundry! Partial basement! Walk to University Avenue, shops, restaurants, Farmers Market, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, multiple parks, Stanford University, Caltrain, Addison Elementary, Palo Alto High & much more! Easy access to I-101! Award-winning Palo Alto schools! Wow!

Public Records

Dec 12, 1979

Sold

$146,500

$93/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$43,345 (+4.3%)

$3,375,000 + $375,000

$3,750,000

2024

$41,561 (+1.5%)

$3,444,983 + $76,553

$3,521,536

2023

$40,952 (+1.2%)

$3,377,435 + $75,052

$3,452,487

2022

$40,482 (+2.0%)

$3,311,211 + $73,581

$3,384,792

2021

$39,686 (+2.1%)

$3,246,286 + $72,139

$3,318,425

2020

$38,861 (+651.9%)

$3,182,634 + $70,725

$3,253,359

2019

$5,168 (+2.4%)

$3,150,000 + $70,000

$3,220,000

2018

$5,045 (+1.8%)

$213,045 + $142,986

$356,031

2017

$4,955 (+2.8%)

$204,773 + $137,435

$342,208

2016

$4,820 (+1.1%)

$204,773 + $137,435

$342,208

2015

$4,766 (+3.9%)

$200,758 + $134,741

$335,499

2014

$4,585 (+20.2%)

$193,870 + $130,119

$323,989

2012

$3,815 (+6.0%)

$135,232 + $128,920

$264,152

2011

$3,598

$132,581 + $126,393

$258,974

2010

$3,598 (+3.7%)

$129,982 + $123,915

$253,897

2009

$3,470 (+4.5%)

$129,011 + $122,989

$252,000

2008

$3,320

$126,783 + $120,865

$247,648

Tax history for 536 Addison Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$43,345 (+4.3%)

$3,375,000 + $375,000

$3,750,000

2024

$41,561 (+1.5%)

$3,444,983 + $76,553

$3,521,536

2023

$40,952 (+1.2%)

$3,377,435 + $75,052

$3,452,487

2022

$40,482 (+2.0%)

$3,311,211 + $73,581

$3,384,792

2021

$39,686 (+2.1%)

$3,246,286 + $72,139

$3,318,425

2020

$38,861 (+651.9%)

$3,182,634 + $70,725

$3,253,359

2019

$5,168 (+2.4%)

$3,150,000 + $70,000

$3,220,000

2018

$5,045 (+1.8%)

$213,045 + $142,986

$356,031

2017

$4,955 (+2.8%)

$204,773 + $137,435

$342,208

2016

$4,820 (+1.1%)

$204,773 + $137,435

$342,208

2015

$4,766 (+3.9%)

$200,758 + $134,741

$335,499

2014

$4,585 (+20.2%)

$193,870 + $130,119

$323,989

2012

$3,815 (+6.0%)

$135,232 + $128,920

$264,152

2011

$3,598

$132,581 + $126,393

$258,974

2010

$3,598 (+3.7%)

$129,982 + $123,915

$253,897

2009

$3,470 (+4.5%)

$129,011 + $122,989

$252,000

2008

$3,320

$126,783 + $120,865

$247,648

*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

6,650 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

1,572

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12006004

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

Jul 21, 2010 • Active

Project - building

Replace the sewer line from the house to the property line. No street work is included.

Plumbing

Jul 14, 2009 • Active

Project - building

Tear off existing tar and gravel roofing and repair dry rot as needed. Install a new fiberglass base sheet and a torch-down roofing system with new vents and flashing.

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub

Room Information
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Tile

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

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,572

Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 216
Property Primary ID: 633876

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1527
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: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Addison 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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,572
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,650 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12006004

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Addison Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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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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$4.22M – $5.11M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
574 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1689 Sq. Ft.	$3,261,119
561 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$3,724,264

Address	Redfin Estimate
566 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$3,478,886
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