Opportunity Property .. Located at 2138 Dumbarton, East Palo Alto, this 1,320 sq ft single-family residence sits on a 5,000 sq ft lott. The home is being offered as a severely distressed property and requires substantial repairs throughout, making it ideal for experienced investors, contractors, or developers seeking a value-add or redevelopment opportunity. The existing structure offers a functional footprint with potential for reconfiguration, expansion, or complete renovation, subject to buyer verification and local zoning requirements. The lot size provides usable outdoor space and flexibility for future improvements. The Property is being sold strictly AS-IS, with no warranties or representations as to condition. Court approval may be required. Buyer to conduct all investigations regarding condition, permits, zoning, and development potential. This is an opportunity for those looking to acquire a distressed asset in a high-demand Silicon Valley submarket with strong upside potential.
Under contract
$800,000
2138 Dumbarton Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
3beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1942
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$606/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 207 days
- 67
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Raylene Khan 01202160 408-316-9719,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 408-335-1400
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82033454
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Other, Unfinished, Vinyl Linoleum
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage, On Street
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: MiscellaneousStructures
- Parcel number: 063181040
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: CourtConfMayBeReqd
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: East Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $606/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $811,822
- Annual tax amount: $10,837
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,792/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/1979 | Sold | $8,000$6/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,837 +242.7% | $811,822 +524.2% |
| 2024 | $3,162 +5.5% | $130,058 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,998 +3.9% | $127,509 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,886 +2.2% | $125,009 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,823 +2.2% | $122,559 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,763 -0.1% | $121,304 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,765 +2.6% | $118,927 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,695 +3.3% | $116,596 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,610 -1.1% | $114,311 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,638 +2.8% | $112,071 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,566 | $110,388 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,566 | $108,226 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $107,738 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,626 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,626 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,783 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $103,028 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,008 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $99,029 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,088 |
| 2005 | -- | $97,088 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $93,320 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,611 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,815 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $88,055 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $86,330 |
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Neighborhood: 94303
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: RavenswoodCityElementary
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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