Off Market Aug 2022 for $3.2M

$3,950,862

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $21,087/mo

•

1,711

sq ft

2490 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

NESTLED ON A TREE-LINED STREET IN PRIME MIDTOWN, THIS CHARMING 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME SITS ON A PICTURESQUE LOT. STUNNING FORMAL ENTRY W/ LIGHT-STAINED HARDWOODS, THAT ARE THROUGHOUT THE HOME, GREET YOU. COZY LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE OPENS FROM THE CONTEMPORARY DINING ROOM W/ PICTURE WINDOW. OFF THE DINING RM IS THE SPACIOUS EAT IN KITCHEN W/ AMPLE COUNTERSPACE & CABINETRY. NEXT TO THE KITCHEN IS THE WARM & COMFORTABLE FAMILY ROOM W/ OPEN-BEAM CEILINGS, ANOTHER FIREPLACE & ATTACHED BATH. THE BACK HALL LEADS TO 3 ROOMY & AIRY MODERN BEDROOMS. THE REAR YARD IS MADE FOR ENTERTAINING W/ THE EXPANSIVE CONTEMPORARY DECK, PERGOLA, & LIGHTING. SPARKLING SWIMMING POOL, PERFECT FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER DAYS NOT TO MENTION THE IN-GROUND HOT TUB IDEAL TO APPRECIATE YEAR-ROUND. THERE ARE 2 ADD'T SUN-DRENCHED PATIOS TO ENJOY. 2 (TWO) CAR, SIDE BY SIDE, GARAGE. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO STANFORD, SAND HILL RD, SILICON VALLEYS TOP COMPANIES, PARKS, WHOLE FOODS, 101 + 280. ACCLAIMED PALO ALTO SCHOOLS

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

7,235 sq ftLot Size

$2,309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Matt Zampella •DRE #01815607 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Listed by Hadar Guibara •DRE #01881561 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 650-223-9343

Bought with Matt Zampella •DRE #01815607 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Bought with Hadar Guibara •DRE #01881561 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81898988

Redfin Estimate

$3,950,862

$751K since sold in August 2022$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.52M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$3,420,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft
788 Rosewood Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$3,620,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,305 sq ft
2704 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$3,560,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
779 Garland Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$3,620,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,493 sq ft
860 Marshall Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$3,380,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,969 sq ft
2668 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 4 HRS AGO
$599,888
1 bed1 bath776 sq ft
1982 W Bayshore Rd #224, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
OPEN FRI, 9:30AM TO 1:30PM
$4,988,000
5 beds4.5 baths2,636 sq ft
764 Stern Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
EARLY ACCESS
$5,298,000
3 beds2 baths2,405 sq ft
563 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
EARLY ACCESS
$1,528,000
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
3281 Berryessa St #3, Palo Alto, CA 94303
$569,000
1 bed1 bath776 sq ft
1982 W Bayshore Rd #214, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$898,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,510 sq ft
123 Mission Dr, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$1,098,000
3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
2050 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
VIDEO TOUR
$1,398,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,629 sq ft
3728 Feather Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3D WALKTHROUGH
$6,498,000
4 beds3 baths2,531 sq ft
1770 Fulton St, Palo Alto, CA 94303
$2,898,000
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
795 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Home has lots of original charm. Large bedrooms in back of a home with access to backyard. Lots of space around house large front yard. Quiet tree-lined street.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 2490 Ross Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81898988

Aug 18, 2022

Sold

$3,200,000

$1,870/sq ft

Jul 21, 2022

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2022

Relisted

—

Jul 16, 2022

Contingent

—

Jul 5, 2022

Listed

$2,990,000

$1,748/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81765545

Sep 30, 2019

Sold

$2,725,000

$1,593/sq ft

Sep 4, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2019

Listed

$2,588,000

$1,513/sq ft

+21

This inviting mid-century Coastwise home offers you the rare opportunity to own a pool home in prime Midtown Palo Alto. Brand new to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this wonderful home is located on a shaded, tree-lined bicycle boulevard. With a family room and 2nd bath addition, the home boasts a newer roof and newer forced air heating system ready for AC, fresh interior paint and newly refinished Parquet hardwood floors. There is plenty of outdoor space for entertaining and enjoying the pool and spa. Enjoy the easy proximity of Midtown shopping, nearby Hoover Park and top Palo Alto Schools.

CRMLS #SR19201111

Sep 30, 2019

Sold

$2,725,000

$1,593/sq ft

Sep 6, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2019

Listed

$2,588,000

$1,513/sq ft

This inviting mid-century "Coastwise" home offers you the rare opportunity to own a pool home in prime Midtown Palo Alto. Brand new to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this wonderful home is located on a tree-lined Palo Alto "Bicycle Boulevard". With a family room and 2nd bath addition, the home boasts a newer roof and newer forced air heating system all ready for AC, fresh interior paint and newly refinished parquet hardwood floors. There is plenty of outdoor space for entertaining and enjoying the pool and spa. Enjoy the easy proximity of Midtown shopping and dining, nearby Hoover Park and top Palo Alto schools!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$41,035 (+4.3%)

$2,818,400 + $291,600

$3,110,000

2024

$39,348 (+1.5%)

$3,017,160 + $312,120

$3,329,280

2023

$38,771 (+12.9%)

$2,958,000 + $306,000

$3,264,000

2022

$34,327 (+2.0%)

$2,900,000 + $300,000

$3,200,000

2021

$33,649 (+2.1%)

$2,756,767 + $51,528

$2,808,295

2020

$32,951 (+1,239.9%)

$2,702,713 + $50,518

$2,753,231

2019

$2,459 (+2.0%)

$2,675,000 + $50,000

$2,725,000

2018

$2,411 (+1.9%)

$33,942 + $100,968

$134,910

2017

$2,365 (+3.0%)

$32,625 + $97,049

$129,674

2016

$2,296 (+1.4%)

$32,625 + $97,049

$129,674

2015

$2,265 (+6.7%)

$31,986 + $95,147

$127,133

2014

$2,122 (+2.0%)

$30,889 + $91,883

$122,772

2012

$2,080 (+6.0%)

$30,750 + $91,468

$122,218

2011

$1,963

$30,148 + $89,675

$119,823

2010

$1,961 (+5.9%)

$29,557 + $87,917

$117,474

2009

$1,851 (+3.8%)

$29,337 + $87,260

$116,597

2008

$1,784

$28,831 + $85,753

$114,584

Tax history for 2490 Ross Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$41,035 (+4.3%)

$2,818,400 + $291,600

$3,110,000

2024

$39,348 (+1.5%)

$3,017,160 + $312,120

$3,329,280

2023

$38,771 (+12.9%)

$2,958,000 + $306,000

$3,264,000

2022

$34,327 (+2.0%)

$2,900,000 + $300,000

$3,200,000

2021

$33,649 (+2.1%)

$2,756,767 + $51,528

$2,808,295

2020

$32,951 (+1,239.9%)

$2,702,713 + $50,518

$2,753,231

2019

$2,459 (+2.0%)

$2,675,000 + $50,000

$2,725,000

2018

$2,411 (+1.9%)

$33,942 + $100,968

$134,910

2017

$2,365 (+3.0%)

$32,625 + $97,049

$129,674

2016

$2,296 (+1.4%)

$32,625 + $97,049

$129,674

2015

$2,265 (+6.7%)

$31,986 + $95,147

$127,133

2014

$2,122 (+2.0%)

$30,889 + $91,883

$122,772

2012

$2,080 (+6.0%)

$30,750 + $91,468

$122,218

2011

$1,963

$30,148 + $89,675

$119,823

2010

$1,961 (+5.9%)

$29,557 + $87,917

$117,474

2009

$1,851 (+3.8%)

$29,337 + $87,260

$116,597

2008

$1,784

$28,831 + $85,753

$114,584

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,235

Year renovated

1947

Sq. Ft.

1,711

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12731036

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2025.

R-1

Single Family Residential District

The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park

Oct 3, 2025 • Final

Project - building

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Jul 21, 2025 • Final

Project - building

Perform a single bathroom remodel. The work includes like-for-like replacements with no changes to windows or walls.

Bathroom

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 1 (120 volts)
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Room Information
Formal Entry, Great Room
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Oven (Electric), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air, Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Fencing: Complete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced

Building Information
Style: Contemporary, Craftsman, Luxury, Modern/High Tech, Ranch, Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground, Sweep, Spa - In Ground

Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
Communication: Cable TV, DSL
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,711

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 629782

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1661
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Regular
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Location Information
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Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,711
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,235 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12731036
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 21, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

El Carmelo Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94303

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.75M – $4.54M

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Home values near 2490 Ross Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2431 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1414 Sq. Ft.	$3,128,938
2501 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1713 Sq. Ft.	$3,908,409

Address	Redfin Estimate
2430 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2452 Sq. Ft.	$4,921,171
2491 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1706 Sq. Ft.	$3,348,262

Address	Redfin Estimate
2539 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1893 Sq. Ft.	$3,411,360
2410 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$3,798,028

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