This spacious 8,000 square feet lot plays host to this delightful iconic mid-century modern Eichler gem offering 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 1775 square feet of living space on a peaceful tree-lined street. Light-filled interiors enjoy walls of windows that embrace the Eichler concept of bringing the outside in, with highlights including the living room with a centerpiece fireplace, an enclosed atrium/courtyard and a 2-car attached garage. This home comes with owned Solar. The lovingly maintained front and back gardens include several fruit trees, lime, grapefruit, apple and grape vines along the back fence. Great proximity to parks, library, schools & shops.
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$3,100,000
865 Thornwood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
5beds
1,775sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,618 Square Feet Lot
$3,888,000 Zestimate®
$1,746/sqft
$7,741 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,888,000
$3.50M - $4.35M
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Fruit treesGrape vinesCenterpiece fireplace
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jo Anne Carmona DRE #01270586 530-878-9354,
Wesely & Associates
Bought with:
Keller Williams Thrive
Source: MetroList Services of CA,MLS#: 223070494Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Atrium, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor, Outside Access
Primary bathroom
- Features: Closet, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Other Counter, Pantry Cabinet, Kitchen/Family Combo
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets, Ground Floor, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Linoleum, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,775 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,618 Square Feet
- Features: Manual Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 12745013
- Zoning description: RB1B8
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ceiling Insulation, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Details
- Builder name: Joseph Eichler
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Meter on Site, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Solar, Electric, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,746/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,746,827
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved Sidewalk
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2023 | Sold | $3,100,000+7.1%$1,746/sqft |
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| 8/14/2023 | Pending sale | $2,895,000$1,631/sqft |
Source: MetroList Services of CA #223070494 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$1,631/sqft |
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| 1/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,000$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $3,746,827 +2.5% |
| 2025 | $43,977 +21.6% | $3,656,489 +19.2% |
| 2024 | $36,159 -2% | $3,068,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $36,898 +2561% | $3,115,000 +2658.2% |
| 2022 | $1,387 +7.7% | $112,936 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,287 +2.2% | $110,723 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,260 | $109,589 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,260 +2.9% | $107,441 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,224 | $105,335 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,224 +1.8% | $103,270 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,203 -0.3% | $101,246 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,207 +1.5% | $99,726 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,188 | $97,773 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $97,332 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,425 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $93,555 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,857 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $93,079 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,255 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,467 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,714 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,995 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,310 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,766 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,144 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,554 |
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Neighborhood: Palo Verde
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Palo Verde Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94303
- Palo Verde
- 865 Thornwood Dr
