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  • $1,998,000

    655 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    4beds
    1,920sqft
    : 
    $13,691/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1926
    6,160 Square Feet Lot
    $4,087,000 Zestimate®
    $1,041/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Spooky season is almost here, and this one comes with a frightfully long to-do list! Built in 1926, this property is being offered in its current gutted, unfinished condition and presents an opportunity for someone with vision, imagination, and a willingness to take on a substantial renovation or possible rebuild (buyer to check with city). The interior has been stripped to the studs and subfloor. Work was started at some point within approximately the past 10 years, but the renovation remains incomplete. The property currently features exposed framing, subfloor, older exterior siding and most of the existing roof, with a portion missing. The generally flat lot is currently mostly bare dirt without landscaping. The history of the home and prior work is unknown. No tricks here, just a very real renovation project with plenty of potential! Bring your contractor, architect, imagination...and maybe a flashlight. Property is being sold in its present condition. Features/statistics (bedrooms, bathrooms, rooms, square footages) were auto populated through MLS. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the property's condition, history, permits, zoning, utilities, structure, and feasibility of any proposed improvements.
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    Listed by:

    Jeri Richardson-Daines 01461819 650-208-7846,

    NuTerra Real Estate Group 650-362-8982

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82063110MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Dining room
      • Features: Other
      Family room
      • Features: Other
      Heating
      • Other
      Cooling
      • None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,920
      • Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 6,160 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 12008023
      • Zoning: R1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Composition, Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1926

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Other, PublicUtilities
      • Sewer: Other, Public Sewer
      • Water: Other, Public
      • Utilities for property: Other, Public Utilities, Water Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Palo Alto

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,041/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,354,571
      • Date on market: 9/30/2026
      • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

        Estimated market value

        $4,087,000

        $3.64M - $4.58M

        Not available

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/30/2026Listed for sale$1,998,000+2.5%$1,041/sqft
        Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82063110 Report a problem
        6/10/2016Sold$1,950,000-2.5%$1,016/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/29/2016Pending sale$1,999,000$1,041/sqft
        Source: Pacific Union International Inc. #ML81582615 Report a problem
        4/28/2016Listed for sale$1,999,000$1,041/sqft
        Source: Pacific Union International #ML81582615 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $2,354,571 +2%
        2025$28,919 +2.6%$2,308,403 +2%
        2024$28,185 -2.3%$2,263,141 +2%
        2023$28,852 -1.7%$2,218,766 +2%
        2022$29,365 +11.7%$2,175,261 +2%
        2021$26,297 +1.7%$2,132,609 +1%
        2020$25,857 $2,110,742 +2%
        2019$25,857 +4.2%$2,069,355 +2%
        2018$24,820 $2,028,780 +2%
        2017$24,820 +1.8%$1,989,000 +2305%
        2016$24,384 +1231.5%$82,703 +1.5%
        2015$1,831 +7.9%$81,462 +2%
        2014$1,697 $79,867 +0.5%
        2013-- $79,507 +2%
        2012-- $77,949 +2%
        2011-- $76,421 +0.8%
        2010-- $75,851 -0.2%
        2009-- $76,032 +2%
        2008-- $74,542 +2%
        2007-- $73,081 +2%
        2006-- $71,649 +2%
        2005-- $70,245 +2%
        2004-- $68,869 +1.9%
        2003-- $67,608 +2%
        2002-- $66,283 +2%
        2001-- $64,984
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: University South

        Getting around

        58 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        30 / 100
        Some Transit
        81 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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