Just moments from vibrant downtown Palo Alto, this enchanting storybook cottage blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. The main residence features two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, while a detached 354-sf one-bedroom, one-bath ADU (not permitted) in the converted garage offers flexible space for extended family, guests, or potential rental income.
The updated kitchen shines with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, complemented by a refreshed bathroom. Rich in charm, the home also showcases a spacious living room anchored by a cozy gas fireplace, along with a formal dining room highlighted by the original built-in china cabinet.
Step outside to enjoy a newly stained deck perfect for entertaining, a welcoming patio with a gas firepit, a jacuzzi, and a sun-filled backyard with lemon, orange, and peach trees, ideal for relaxing or gathering with friends and family. Outstanding location with close proximity to Caltrain, downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park, Hwy 101, and Stanford University.
For sale
$2,888,000
235 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,296sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1923
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceFormal dining roomStainless steel appliancesRefreshed bathroomOriginal built-in china cabinetGranite countertopsTwo generously sized bedrooms
- 21 days |
- 2,302 |
- 91 |
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Listed by:
Anne Moran 01139184 650-255-2458,
Keller Williams Palo Alto 650-454-8500
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82043963
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00301033
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: NoticeOfDefault
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $885,740
- Annual tax amount: $11,680
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$6,318/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,888,000$2,228/sqft |
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| 2/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/28/2022 | Price change | $4,950-5.7%$4/sqft |
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| 1/13/2022 | Price change | $5,250-3.7%$4/sqft |
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| 12/2/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,450$4/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,450$4/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/23/2020 | Listing removed | $5,450$4/sqft |
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| 10/20/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,450$4/sqft |
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| 1/21/2020 | Listing removed | $5,450$4/sqft |
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| 1/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,450+1.9%$4/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Listing removed | $5,350$4/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Price change | $5,350-10.1%$4/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Listed for rent | $5,950$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,680 +4.1% | $885,740 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,216 +1.5% | $868,373 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,048 +1.2% | $851,347 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,914 +2% | $834,655 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,698 +2% | $818,290 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,490 | $809,900 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,490 +3.9% | $794,021 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,100 | $778,453 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,100 +1.8% | $763,191 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,922 +3.8% | $748,228 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,559 +2.8% | $736,990 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,300 | $722,554 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $719,290 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $705,187 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $691,361 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $686,195 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $687,826 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $674,340 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $661,119 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $648,157 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $635,449 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $622,990 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $611,573 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $599,582 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $587,826 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Crescent Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AddisonElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- District: PaloAltoUnified
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Crescent Park
- 235 Middlefield Rd
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