Exceptional opportunity on a quiet cul-de-sac in Palo Altos desirable Midtown neighborhood, surrounded by attractive, well-established homes. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with approximately 1,799 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,240 sq. ft. lot, this 1946 home presents exciting possibilities to restore, renovate or build new. The current floor plan consists of two bedrooms and one bath on the main level and two bedrooms and one bath upstairs. The house has deferred maintenance and in need of updating, providing an excellent opportunity for buyers with vision to create a home tailored to their needs. Enjoy a convenient location near Midtown Shopping Center and Hoover Park, and just minutes from California Avenues shops, restaurants, and nearby Caltrain station. Easy access to Oregon Expressway/Page Mill Road, El Camino Real, and Highway 101 provides convenient connections throughout Silicon Valley. Located within the Palo Alto Unified School District, with assigned schools of El Carmelo Elementary, JLS Middle School, and Palo Alto High School. A rare opportunity to create something special in a sought-after Palo Alto neighborhood.
For sale
$2,749,000
788 Rosewood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
4beds
1,799sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
6,240 Square Feet Lot
$3,601,000 Zestimate®
$1,528/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Gelman 01226392 650-888-5537,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-558-4200
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82057553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,799
- Total interior livable area: 1,799 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,240 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12733025
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,807
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$3,601,000
$3.24M - $3.96M
$7,812/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,749,000$1,528/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82057553 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $148,807 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,791 +3.5% | $145,890 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,698 +1.7% | $143,030 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,654 +1.5% | $140,227 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,615 +2.1% | $137,478 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,562 +1.4% | $134,783 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,526 | $133,402 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,526 +3.3% | $130,788 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,445 | $128,225 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,445 +1.9% | $125,712 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,401 +4.3% | $123,248 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,302 +6.6% | $121,398 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,160 | $119,021 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $118,484 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,162 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $113,885 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,035 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,304 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,083 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,906 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,771 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $104,678 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $102,627 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,747 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $98,773 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $96,837 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10El Carmelo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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