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$7,500,000

For Sale - Active
3160 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
6 Beds
6 Baths
4,165 Square Feet
0.51 Acres Lot
Built in 2005
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jun 21, 2025 at 03:21AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$31,162
Cap Rate
1.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.18
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.9%

Property Description


0.51 Acres Lot
Built in 2005
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Set on a generous 0.51-acre lot, this rare and versatile opportunity features two separate homes and multiple outbuildings on one parcel. Providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, rental income, or future development in a desirable Palo Alto location. The main residence offers bright interiors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow with vaulted ceilings, custom Alderwood cabinetry, radiant heating, Italian porcelain tile flooring, and energy efficient features. It includes an attached ADU with its own entrance, spacious bedroom, living area, kitchen, and private bath ideal for extended family, guests, or rental use. The attached oversized 4-car garage adds ample space for parking and significant attic storage. A charming second home with private yard and entrance, delivers immediate income potential, use as a guest house, office, or studio. Two additional outbuildings outfitted with electricity provide flexible options for workshops, creative studios, fitness areas, or extra storage. With subdivision potential (buyer to verify), this property offers exciting opportunities in one of Palo Altos most coveted locations near parks, shopping, commuter routes, Stanford, tech campuses, and top-rated schools.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached, Parking Lot, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 5
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 6.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 12759028
  • Lot Size: 22240 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2005

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Santa Clara

Listing Details


Listed by:
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
(650) 485-3476

Source:
bridgeMLS
MLS#: ML82009012
bridgeMLS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$31,162
Cap Rate
1.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.18
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$7,500,000
Amount financed:
-$6,000,000
Down payment:
$1,500,000
Closing costs:
$225,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$1,725,000
Square feet:
4,165
Cost per square foot:
$1,801
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.35

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$6,000,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.500%
Principal & interest:
$37,924
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$686
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$38,610

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$9,800 $117,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$588 -$7,056
Operating income:
$9,212 $110,544

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$686-$8,232
Property management: (8%)
8%-$784-$9,408
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$490-$5,880
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$490-$5,880
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (25%)
25%-$2,450-$29,400

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$6,762 $81,144
Mortgage payments:
-$37,924 -$455,088
Cash flow:
$31,162 $373,944