For sale

$5,495,000

148 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

7beds

4,060sqft

$37,447/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 2000

10,000 Square Feet Lot

$5,303,900 Zestimate^®

$1,353/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Back cottageGorgeous new colorful landscapingGorgeous oak floorsMarble tile sunroomWarm inviting rooms

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!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Full bathrooms: 6
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Dining room

Features: DiningArea

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Heating

Central Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Fireplace features: Other

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,060
Total interior livable area: 4,060 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 3

Lot

Size: 10,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 12415040
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Other
Roof: Wood

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2000

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: $1,353/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,986,366
Annual tax amount: $24,818
Date on market: 5/14/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency

Estimated market value

$5,303,900

$5.04M - $5.57M

$7,626/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$5,495,000-40.9%$1,353/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82047378 Report a problem
3/11/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/21/2024	Listed for sale	$9,299,000+32.9%$2,290/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/31/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81927474 Report a problem
5/8/2023	Listed for sale	$6,999,000-2.8%$1,724/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81927474 Report a problem
12/16/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81908002 Report a problem
11/5/2022	Price change	$7,198,000-5.3%$1,773/sqft
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9/21/2022	Listed for sale	$7,598,000$1,871/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$24,818 +4.3%	$1,986,366 +2%
2024	$23,805 +1.5%	$1,947,419 +2%
2023	$23,453 +1.2%	$1,909,236 +2%
2022	$23,178 +2%	$1,871,801 +2%
2021	$22,720 +2.1%	$1,835,100 +1%
2020	$22,254	$1,816,285 +2%
2019	$22,254 +4%	$1,780,673 +2%
2018	$21,406	$1,745,759 +2%
2017	$21,406 +1.8%	$1,711,529 +2%
2016	$21,028 +3.7%	$1,677,971 +1.5%
2015	$20,273 +2.2%	$1,652,767 +2%
2014	$19,840	$1,620,392 +0.5%
2013	--	$1,613,070 +2%
2012	--	$1,581,442 +2%
2011	--	$1,550,434 +0.8%
2010	--	$1,538,847 -0.2%
2009	--	$1,542,503 +2%
2008	--	$1,512,259 +2%
2007	--	$1,482,608 +2%
2006	--	$1,453,538 +2%
2005	--	$1,425,039 +2%
2004	--	$1,397,098 +1.9%
2003	--	$1,371,493 +73.5%
2002	--	$790,563 +21.3%
2001	--	$651,884

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto

Getting around

90 / 100

Very Walkable

49 / 100

Some Transit

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

9/10
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
High: PaloAltoHigh
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.