Welcome to 405 Kingsley Ave—an elegant, updated home in Palo Alto’s coveted Professorville. Set on a serene, tree-lined street and corner lot. This 2BD/2BA residence offers approx. 2,100 sq ft of beautifully refreshed living space. A flexible bonus area offers 3rd bedroom or in-law suite with a separate entrance. The sunny living room with a cozy fireplace flows into the dining room and a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. Charming flex room off the living room. Separate laundry room with new washer & dryer. Refinished hardwood floors, luxury waterproof laminate, designer lighting, and upgraded electrical add stylish comfort throughout. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard and a lush front garden-ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Additional features include a large basement, two-car garage, and ample driveway parking. Just a short stroll to University Ave, Stanford, and top tech campuses. Easy access to 101 and award-winning Palo Alto schools. Privacy, beauty, and location—this is Silicon Valley living at its finest.
Sold for $5,275,000
$5,275,000
405 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
2,152sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
7,700 Square Feet Lot
$5,144,600 Zestimate®
$2,451/sqft
$3,768 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,144,600
$4.68M - $5.66M
$3,768/mo
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Fully fenced backyardModern cabinetryCorner lotLush front gardenBeautifully refreshed living spaceQuartz countertopsStainless-steel appliances
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Listed by:
Helena Jones DRE #01321480 510-385-7721,
Pak Home Realty
Bought with:
Steve Pierce, DRE #00871571
Zane Macgregor
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41102404
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Other
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,152
- Total interior livable area: 2,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,700 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 12018050
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Palo Alto
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,451/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $353,431
- Annual tax amount: $4,380
- Price range: $5.3M - $5.3M
- Date on market: 6/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $5,275,000+31.9%$2,451/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41102404 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Pending sale | $3,999,000$1,858/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41102404 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,999,000$1,858/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41102404 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,380 +6.3% | $353,431 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,118 +1.5% | $346,502 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,057 +1.2% | $339,708 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,007 +2.1% | $333,048 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,925 +2.2% | $326,518 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,842 | $323,171 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,842 +3.7% | $316,836 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,706 | $310,625 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,706 +1.8% | $304,535 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,640 +4.1% | $298,565 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,498 +1.6% | $294,081 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,443 | $288,322 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $287,020 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $281,393 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $275,877 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $273,816 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $274,468 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $269,087 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $263,812 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $258,640 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $253,569 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $248,598 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $244,043 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $239,259 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $234,569 |
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Neighborhood: Professorville
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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