148 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
About This Home
Imagine the possibilities! Such a special fairytale jewel box home on one of Palo Alto's most coveted streets Kingsley in old Palo Alto. Freshened up with gorgeous new colorful landscaping, fresh new turf in front and back yards, new paint in the main home, come see this enchanting estate that is walking distance to all that makes Palo Alto special. Walk or bike to Stanford, town and country shopping plaza, Elizabeth gamble garden etc. Featuring three separate structures, the entire home was lovingly designed and built by the current owner for his family. Gorgeous oak floors and warm inviting rooms, included a marble tile sunroom offer special places for friends and family to gather. The back cottage and detached garage/office space provide ample living area for visiting friends or extended family. You can't miss this special home!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: DiningArea
Family Room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- Fireplace features: Other
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,060
- Total interior livable area: 4,060 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12415040
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Lot size: 10,000 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
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 | $27,785 | $333,420 |
| Home Insurance * | $398 | $4,776 |
| Property Taxes | $5,731 | $68,772 |
| Electricity | $870 | $10,447 |
| Total | $34,784 | $417,408 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000 |
| 2024-03-11 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-01-21 | Listed for sale | $9,299,000 |
| 2023-05-31 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-05-08 | Listed for sale | $6,999,000 |
| 2022-12-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-11-05 | Price change | $7,198,000 |
| 2022-09-21 | Listed for sale | $7,598,000 |
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