Home value estimate for

256 E Charleston Rd

Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Generated Oct 12, 2026

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Home value estimate
Not an asking price

Estimated market value

$3,699,871

Estimated range $3,230,931–$4,072,336

Moderate confidence

Based on available public data

4 beds
2 baths
2,040 sqft
Built 1953
Single-family home
$12,997/yr property tax

This automated estimate is a starting point for evaluating the home. It is not an appraisal, offer, or confirmation that the property is currently for sale.

How this estimate was calculated
  • • 23 of 35 recent comparable sales selected
  • • Nearby sales receive more weight
  • • 5% assessor-data blend
  • • 2 distressed sales excluded

Sales Status

Sale status not verified

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Estimated monthly cost
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Estimated payment

$20,871/mo

Principal & interest

$18,709

Property tax

$1,083

Insurance

$1,079

HOA

Not included

20% · $739,974
%

30-year loan estimate. Taxes use property data when available; insurance and PMI are estimates. This is not a loan quote.

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Location and nearby sales
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Subject
Comparable (23)
School (3)
Comparable Sales
Recent nearby sales used to estimate this property's value. Highlighted rows were used in the valuation.
AddressSoldPrice$/sqftType
226 Ely Pl
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft
Apr 24, 2026$3,750,000$2,047Houses
3773 Redwood Cir
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft
Apr 6, 2026$3,200,000$2,151Houses
3862 Mumford Pl
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,955 sqft
Mar 31, 2026$4,350,000$2,225Houses
4225 Park Blvd
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,623 sqft
Mar 23, 2026$2,700,000$1,664Houses
3731 Lindero Dr
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft
May 7, 2026$3,200,000$2,235Houses
Nearby Schools
Schools serving this property. Highlighted schools were used in the valuation.
SchoolRating
Henry M. Gunn High School
High · Public · Grades 9-12
9/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Middle · Public · Grades 6-8
9/10
Fairmeadow Elementary School
Elementary · Public · Grades K-5
9/10
Area Insights
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

Suggested Rent

$4,040/mo

Area Median Income

$185,588

HUD FMR 2BR

$3,170/mo

Gross Rent Multiplier

76.3xAppreciation-driven

Rent-to-Value

0.11%/mo

Property Tax
Based on 2026 assessment

Annual

$12,997

Monthly

$1,083

Effective Rate

0.35%

Sales History
DateSale Amount
Sep 16, 2003$705,000
Property Details
Lot Size8,000 sqft
Year Built1953
Rooms8
HOANo
PoolNo
GarageCarport
A/CNone
HeatingYes
ConstructionWood
Flood Zone
FEMA flood zone designation for this property

Zone X

0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD HAZARD