1159 Garden St, East Palo Alto, CA, 94303
About This Home
This is An occupied property. Don't disturb tenant . Charming, clean 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home delivering steady market-rate rental income. Original hardwood floors run throughout the residence, paired with excellent floor plans that offer outstanding potential for future additions and expansion. Positioned on the front portion of the lot with an enormous private backyard brimming with opportunity. Steps away from Bay Shore Trail, situated within one of East Palo Altos most desirable pockets. Convenient bicycle commute to Meta (Facebook) and Google campuses. Quick access to Downtown Palo Alto, Highway 101, IKEA, Nordstrom Rack, and Home Depot. The sprawling private yard provides ample space for outdoor gatherings, gardening, and recreation for the whole family. Nestled within a safe, quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. Immaculately maintained, move-in ready condition. Washer & dryer hookups available inside the garage. Great investment opportunity with consistent rental cash flow!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: DiningArea
Family Room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,060
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 063381260
- Zoning: R10025
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 8,449 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Mateo County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,950 | $59,400 |
| Home Insurance * | $58 | $696 |
| Property Taxes | $1,155 | $13,860 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $6,561 | $78,732 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $979,000 |
| 2014-12-31 | Listing removed | $3,200 |
| 2014-12-01 | Price change | $3,200 |
| 2014-10-12 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2014-09-05 | Sold | $490,000 |
| 2014-07-09 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
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