Sold267d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
405 Kingsley Ave
Palo Alto, CA, 94301 • Professorville • Santa Clara County
$5,275,000
$2451/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
2,152Sqft
0.18 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
Palo Alto
Professorville
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning
2-Car Garage
Detached
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
24 views
People checking out this listing
267 days on market
Established listing
$2,451/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully fenced backyard, modern cabinetry, and corner lot as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$33,305/month
Principal & Interest$26,272
Property Tax$5,275
Insurance$1,758
Down payment20% ($1,055,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.36% rate · 30yr fixed · $4,220,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeResidential, Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
HeatingForced Air, Other
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,840 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeResidential, Single Family Residence
StyleOther
ConditionExisting
Year built1929
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Other
CoolingNone
RoofOther
ConstructionOther
Water / SewerPublic Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot7,840 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodProfessorville
Annual tax$4,380
Parcel12018050
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Free-Standing Range
Refrigerator
Dryer
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Other
Heating
Forced Air
Other
Cooling
None
Laundry
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Construction
Other
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Back Yard
Front Yard
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Other Water/Sewer
Other Equipment
Other
Room details
1 room detailed
Kitchen
Range/Oven Free StandingRefrigeratorOther
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market267
Est. value$5,145,300
Est. rent$6,436/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$2451
On marketJun 22, 2025
PostedJun 22, 2025
Last sold$5,275,000
MLS updatedJul 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views24
How are the schools in Palo Alto?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 14, 2025Sold$5,275,000$2,451Bay East AOR
Jul 3, 2025Pending Sale$3,999,000$1,858Bay East AOR
Jun 22, 2025Listed For Sale$3,999,000$1,858bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$5,275,000
Jul 14, 2025•$2,451/sqft•Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$3,999,000
Jul 3, 2025•$1,858/sqft•Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$3,999,000
Jun 22, 2025•$1,858/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$4,380$353,431
Apr 8, 2024$4,118$346,502
Apr 8, 2023$4,057$339,708
Apr 8, 2022$4,007$333,048
Apr 8, 2021$3,925$326,518
Apr 8, 2020$3,842$323,171
Apr 8, 2019$3,842$316,836
Apr 8, 2018$3,706$310,625
Apr 8, 2017$3,706$304,535
Apr 8, 2016$3,640$298,565
Apr 8, 2015$3,498$294,081
Apr 8, 2014$3,443$288,322
Apr 8, 2013—$287,020
Apr 8, 2012—$281,393
Apr 8, 2011—$275,877
Apr 8, 2010—$273,816
Apr 8, 2009—$274,468
Apr 8, 2008—$269,087
Apr 8, 2007—$263,812
Apr 8, 2006—$258,640
Apr 8, 2005—$253,569
Apr 8, 2004—$248,598
Apr 8, 2003—$244,043
Apr 8, 2002—$239,259
Apr 8, 2001—$234,569
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Palo Alto, CA • Santa Clara County
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Nearby zip codes
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