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Property Description
The prime sought-after Palo Alto Midtown neighborhood! Wonderful single level house in the quiet cul-de-sac. Beautifully updated, 2024 sqf, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, wide backyard for family and guest entertaining. New kitchen with an island and a skylight built with modern cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, quartz countertops. Exceptional open floor central area combines kitchen, dining, and living rooms. It features a fabulous brick fireplace, large windows, and the French doors opening to the spacious backyard shaded with mature trees. Adjacent family/playroom features built-in cabinets and connection to the backyard. Spacious Primary suit with a walk-in closet off the bathroom area opens to the backyard garden. Recently added bedroom and bathroom. New hardwood floor all around. Near Hoover Park; Midtown shopping and restaurants in walking distance! A short drive to Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford. Convenient access to freeways and Caltrain. Top-ranking Palo Alto schools!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 470 Martinsen Ct
General
- Price: $4,388,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82063850
- Updated: 10/7/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet, Skylight
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Other
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Parking Area
Location
- Area: Midtown
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Cowper St
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,024
- Year Built: 1960
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1636
- Minimum Lot Size: 7304
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,304
- Zoning: R1
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back
Listed by Compass, Elena Tsukanova
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Schools
Schools serving 470 Martinsen Ct
School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
El Carmelo Elementary School 3024 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 480 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Henry M. Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 470 Martinsen Ct
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/07/2026
Listed
$4,388,000
6.32%
MLS
2/16/2022
Sold
$4,127,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 470 Martinsen Ct
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$53,510
—
$4,538,981
2%
2025
$53,510
4%
$4,449,983
2%
2024
$51,281
3%
$4,362,730
4%
2023
$49,735
225%
$4,209,540
228%
2022
$15,303
2%
$1,281,959
2%
2021
$15,000
2%
$1,256,824
1%
2020
$14,681
1%
$1,243,938
2%
2019
$14,522
3%
$1,219,548
2%
2018
$14,125
2%
$1,195,636
2%
2017
$13,877
3%
$1,172,193
2%
2016
$13,504
1%
$1,149,210
2%
2015
$13,375
1%
$1,131,949
2%
2014
$13,243
—
$1,109,777
—
2013
$13,231
—
$1,104,763
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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470 Martinsen Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (MLS# ML82063850) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 470 Martinsen Ct is currently listed for $4,388,000 and was received on October 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 470 Martinsen Ct? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Midtown? You can browse all Midtown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

