1836 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
About This Home
Located in the heart of prestigious Old Palo Alto, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to remodel, expand, or create the custom home of your dreams in one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after neighborhoods. Set on an expansive 10,000 sq. ft. lot, the existing residence features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and approximately 2,831 sq. ft. of living space, providing a solid foundation for renovation or reimagination. The deep lot is a standout feature, offering extraordinary potential for a spectacular backyard retreat with ample room for outdoor entertaining, a pool, gardens, or play areas. Surrounded by tree-lined streets and distinguished homes, this premier location combines timeless neighborhood charm with close proximity to top-rated schools, parks, Stanford University, and the vibrant amenities of downtown Palo Alto. An exceptional opportunity to create a legacy property in one of the Peninsula's most desirable communities. Buyers to confirm schools .
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other, Tile
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Cooktop,Disposal,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: In Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family Room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,831
- Total interior livable area: 2,831 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12406028
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 10,000 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- 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 Santa Clara 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 | $42,919 | $515,028 |
| Home Insurance * | $615 | $7,380 |
| Property Taxes | $8,377 | $100,524 |
| Electricity | $607 | $7,284 |
| Total | $52,518 | $630,216 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Listed for sale | $8,488,000 |
| 2021-03-10 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2019-05-09 | Listing removed | $8,450 |
| 2019-04-29 | Price change | $8,450 |
| 2019-04-08 | Listed for rent | $9,600 |
| 2019-03-11 | Sold | $5,600,000 |
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