
747 De Soto Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303
Duveneck-Saint Francis NeighborhoodHighlights
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Radiant Floor
- Granite Countertops
- Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Den
About This Home
As of June 2025Sun-filled 6-bedroom/3-bath updated modern home with classic architectural details and split floor plan. Quintessential modern mid-century home in a premier location in Palo Alto! Rare offering on a side street with no through traffic in Community Center. New wide-plank floors and fresh paint inside and outside. Expansive great room combining living room with a contemporary fireplace and dining room under a stunning chandelier along a wall of windows. The Chefs kitchen with crisp white shaker cabinets, marbleized quartz countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances & breakfast island opens to the family room. 4 bedrooms on one side including a junior suite. Several bedrooms with direct outside access for office or guest quarters. 2 large bedrooms on the other side with a hallway bath. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and an elegant, attached marble bathroom. Separate pantry and laundry room. Very private sunny back yard with large patio and pergola, mature landscaping. Walking distance to Lucie Stern Community Center, Rinconada Park & library, and local schools. Convenient to Caltrain, Stanford, 101, commute routes & leading tech campuses such as Apple, Google and Meta. Award-winning Palo Alto schools. Ready to move in!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01964881 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $39,761
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back Yard Fenced
- Zoning described as R1
Home Design
- Flat Roof Shape
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,320 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Den
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Utilities
- Zoned Cooling
- Thermostat
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 003-29-036
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $4,420,000 | Chicago Title | |
Grant Deed | $2,800,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
Gift Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $750,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $40,000 | Small Business Administration |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/26/2025 06/26/25 | Sold | $4,420,000 | +13.7% | $1,905 / Sq Ft |
06/06/2025 06/06/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/28/2025 05/28/25 | For Sale | $3,888,000 | -- | $1,676 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $39,761 | $3,365,173 | $3,028,659 | $336,514 |
2024 | $39,761 | $3,299,190 | $2,969,274 | $329,916 |
2023 | $39,096 | $3,234,501 | $2,911,053 | $323,448 |
2022 | $38,645 | $3,171,080 | $2,853,974 | $317,106 |
2021 | $37,883 | $3,108,903 | $2,798,014 | $310,889 |
2020 | $37,095 | $3,077,026 | $2,769,324 | $307,702 |
2019 | $36,687 | $3,016,693 | $2,715,024 | $301,669 |
2018 | $35,671 | $2,957,543 | $2,661,789 | $295,754 |
2017 | $35,045 | $2,899,553 | $2,609,598 | $289,955 |
2016 | $34,128 | $2,842,700 | $2,558,430 | $284,270 |
2015 | $4,570 | $320,747 | $105,072 | $215,675 |
2014 | $3,752 | $314,465 | $103,014 | $211,451 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Annie Watson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 380-9898
6 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Zehong Zhang
Maxreal
(408) 307-8668
5 in this area
77 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82008717

APN: 003-29-036
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