Light-filled, thoughtfully expanded, and move-in ready, 4059 2nd Street offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and Palo Alto living. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features 1,359 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,038 sq. ft. lot, with beautiful wood floors, abundant windows and natural light, and a vaulted ceiling in the spacious family room. The oversized primary suite offers a walk-in closet and full bath, while the expanded dining and family areas create comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Thoughtfully cared for over the years, the home features solar, updated electrical, and a welcoming front porch added in 2003. Fresh interior and exterior paint and updated lighting make the home move-in ready. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscaping complements both the front and rear yards, with a covered front porch and backyard patio offering multiple spaces for outdoor living. Ideally located with easy access to Stanford, Highway 101, major commute routes and leading Silicon Valley tech campuses, plus quieter electrified Caltrain service and acclaimed Palo Alto schools. Move in and enjoy today, with exciting opportunities to personalize and update over time.
For sale
$2,650,000
4059 2nd St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3beds
1,359sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
5,038 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,950/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 2 days
- 600
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caleb Fenner 02202525 408-482-6487,
Compass 650-941-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82060386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, Skylight, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo, Skylights
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,359
- Total interior livable area: 1,359 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,038 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13243040
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,950/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $599,530
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000$1,950/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $599,530 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,100 +4% | $587,776 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,786 +1.5% | $576,252 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,668 +1.3% | $564,954 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,572 +2% | $553,877 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,422 +1.9% | $543,018 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,283 | $537,451 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,283 +3.8% | $526,914 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,017 | $516,584 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,017 +1.8% | $506,456 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,893 +3.9% | $496,526 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,637 +3.3% | $489,068 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,425 | $479,489 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $477,323 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $467,965 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $458,790 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $455,362 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $456,445 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $447,497 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $438,723 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $430,121 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $421,688 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $413,420 +12.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $366,283 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $359,102 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $352,062 |
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Neighborhood: Ventura
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BarronParkElementary
- Middle: TermanMiddle
- High: HenryMGunnHigh
- 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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