For sale

$8,488,000

1836 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

5beds

2,831sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1926

10,000 Square Feet Lot

$7,990,200 Zestimate^®

$2,998/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Located in the heart of prestigious Old Palo Alto, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to remodel, expand, or create the custom home of your dreams in one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods. Set on an expansive 10,000 sq. ft. lot, the existing residence features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and approximately 2,831 sq. ft. of living space, providing a solid foundation for renovation or reimagination. The deep lot is a standout feature, offering extraordinary potential for a spectacular backyard retreat with ample room for outdoor entertaining, a pool, gardens, or play areas. Surrounded by tree-lined streets and distinguished homes, this premier location combines timeless neighborhood charm with close proximity to top-rated schools, parks, Stanford University, and the vibrant amenities of downtown Palo Alto. An exceptional opportunity to create a legacy property in one of the Peninsula's most desirable communities. Buyers to confirm schools .

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus

Bathroom

Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor

Dining room

Features: FormalDiningRoom

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Heating

Central Forced Air Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: In Utility Room

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,831
Total interior livable area: 2,831 sqft

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Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2
Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced

Lot

Size: 10,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 12406028
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Other, Tile

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1926

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: $2,998/sqft
Tax assessed value: $7,853,250
Annual tax amount: $95,384
Date on market: 7/9/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Estimated market value

$7,990,200

$7.11M - $8.95M

$14,333/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/9/2026	Listed for sale	$8,488,000+51.6%$2,998/sqft
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3/10/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/9/2019	Listing removed	$8,450$3/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/29/2019	Price change	$8,450-12%$3/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/8/2019	Listed for rent	$9,600$3/sqft
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3/11/2019	Sold	$5,600,000$1,978/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$95,384 +4.3%	$7,853,250 +2%
2024	$91,432 +1.5%	$7,699,266 +2%
2023	$90,097 +1.1%	$7,548,301 +2%
2022	$89,075 +2%	$7,400,296 +2%
2021	$87,325 +2.2%	$7,255,193 +1%
2020	$85,485	$7,180,800 +3985%
2019	$85,485 +2865.8%	$175,785 +2%
2018	$2,882	$172,339 +2%
2017	$2,882 +1.9%	$168,961 +2%
2016	$2,829 +4.3%	$165,649 +1.5%
2015	$2,712 +5.9%	$163,162 +2%
2014	$2,562	$159,967 +0.5%
2013	--	$159,245 +2%
2012	--	$156,123 +2%
2011	--	$153,063 +0.8%
2010	--	$151,920 -0.2%
2009	--	$152,282 +2%
2008	--	$149,297 +2%
2007	--	$146,371 +2%
2006	--	$143,502 +2%
2005	--	$140,689 +2%
2004	--	$137,932 +1.9%
2003	--	$135,405 +2%
2002	--	$132,751 +2%
2001	--	$130,149

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto

Getting around

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

Some Transit

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

9/10
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
High: PaloAltoHigh
District: PaloAltoUnified

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