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4 beds1,920 sqft
655 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Est: $13,076/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
$1,041/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spooky season is almost here, and this one comes with a frightfully long to-do list! Built in 1926, this property is being offered in its current gutted, unfinished condition and presents an opportunity for someone with vision, imagination, and a willingness to take on a substantial renovation or possible rebuild (buyer to check with city). The interior has been stripped to the studs and subfloor. Work was started at some point within approximately the past 10 years, but the renovation remains incomplete....Spooky season is almost here, and this one comes with a frightfully long to-do list! Built in 1926, this property is being offered in its current gutted, unfinished condition and presents an opportunity for someone with vision, imagination, and a willingness to take on a substantial renovation or possible rebuild (buyer to check with city). The interior has been stripped to the studs and subfloor. Work was started at some point within approximately the past 10 years, but the renovation remains incomplete. The property currently features exposed framing, subfloor, older exterior siding and most of the existing roof, with a portion missing. The generally flat lot is currently mostly bare dirt without landscaping. The history of the home and prior work is unknown. No tricks here, just a very real renovation project with plenty of potential! Bring your contractor, architect, imagination...and maybe a flashlight. Property is being sold in its present condition. Features/statistics (bedrooms, bathrooms, rooms, square footages) were auto populated through MLS. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the property's condition, history, permits, zoning, utilities, structure, and feasibility of any proposed improvements.
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  • Listed by: Jeri Richardson-Daines DRE #01461819 Brokerage DRE #02014153 • NuTerra Real Estate Group 650-208-7846
Last updated: 09/30/2026 03:35 PM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML82063110

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Property Information for 655 Embarcadero Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: PALO ALTO
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Cross Street: Byron
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,160 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Other
  • Family Room: Other
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living SqFt: 1920
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Other
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public, Other
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Other
  • Water: Public, Other
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Professorville
  • Roof: Composition, Other
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 655
  • Street Name: Embarcadero
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 241
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 1920
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 100
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 120-08-023
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 655 Embarcadero Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82063110

$1,998,000—
Sep 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82063110

$1,998,000—
Jun 2, 2016

Sold

MLSListings #ML81582615

$1,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82063110

$1,998,000
09/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82063110

$1,998,000
06/02/2016

Sold

MLSListings #ML81582615

$1,950,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 655 Embarcadero Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,354,571Additions-Total$2,354,571
Tax Record2025$28,919 ($2,410 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningR1CountySANTA CLARAAPN120-08-023

Schools near 655 Embarcadero Road

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Walter Hays Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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655 Embarcadero Road is a single family home for sale in Palo Alto, CA 94301. This listing's school district is Palo Alto Unified School District. Nearby schools include Walter Hays Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle and Palo Alto High School. 655 Embarcadero Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,920 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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Listing Courtesy of NuTerra Real Estate Group, Jeri Richardson-Daines, DRE #01461819

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