Charming Spanish-style bungalow in sought-after Old Palo Alto offers timeless character, thoughtful updating and exceptional convenience. This split-level home of approx. 1,316sf has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on a professionally landscaped lot of 5,660sf. Covered porch, classic stucco exterior and terra cotta roof tile introduce the home's warm architectural appeal. The light-filled living room features a large picture window and built-in shelving creating a delightfully inviting living space. The floor plan includes a formal dining room, updated kitchen with quartz counters, Shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a casual dining nook. French doors open to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Graceful archways reflect the homes Spanish heritage, while refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, high-efficiency heating, tankless water heater and upgraded 200-amp electrical panel provide modern comfort & efficiency. The landscaped backyard and side yard offer an inviting outdoor space over an expansive lawn. Close to Peers Park and Rinconada Park, Gamble Garden, Town & Country Village, and downtown. Minutes to Stanford U & Caltrain, with easy access to Silicon Valley tech companies. Top-rated PA schools: Walter Hays, Greene & Palo Alto High (buyer to verify).
Sold for $2,625,000
$2,625,000
1555 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,316sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
5,660 Square Feet Lot
$2,611,400 Zestimate®
$1,995/sqft
$6,819 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,611,400
$2.40M - $2.82M
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Covered porchCasual dining nookFresh interior paintGraceful archwaysClassic stucco exteriorFormal dining roomStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Lan L. Bowling 01248958 650-520-3407,
Keller Williams Palo Alto 650-454-8500
Bought with:
Farshid Tazesh, 02200901
Robert Smith, Broker
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82036328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,316
- Total interior livable area: 1,316 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Area
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,660 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 12416086
- Zoning: RM2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,995/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,273,106
- Annual tax amount: $28,347
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $2,625,000-8.9%$1,995/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Pending sale | $2,880,000$2,188/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Contingent | $2,880,000$2,188/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,880,000+37.1%$2,188/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Sold | $2,100,000+10.6%$1,596/sqft |
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| 2/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,898,000+13.3%$1,442/sqft |
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| 10/9/2020 | Sold | $1,675,000+28.8%$1,273/sqft |
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| 8/26/2020 | Sold | $1,300,000+217.1%$988/sqft |
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| 6/30/1997 | Sold | $410,000$312/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,347 +4.3% | $2,273,106 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,188 +1.5% | $2,228,536 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,788 +1.2% | $2,184,840 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,478 +2% | $2,142,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $25,956 +99.1% | $2,100,000 +104.7% |
| 2020 | $13,034 | $1,026,006 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,034 +3.9% | $1,005,889 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,545 | $986,167 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,545 +1.8% | $966,831 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,324 +3.8% | $947,875 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,877 +2.6% | $933,638 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,581 | $915,350 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $911,214 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $893,348 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $875,833 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $869,289 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $871,355 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $854,271 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $837,522 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $821,100 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $805,000 +71.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $469,662 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $461,056 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $452,016 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $443,154 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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