2491 Ross Rd is a 1,706 square foot house on a 6,270 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,492,066.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
6,270 sq ftLot Size
$2,047Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,492,066
$94K since August
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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($3.71M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,840 (+4.2%)
$37,439 + $107,434
$144,873
2024
$1,767 (+1.5%)
$36,705 + $105,328
$142,033
2023
$1,741 (+1.3%)
$35,986 + $103,263
$139,249
2022
$1,719 (+7.4%)
$35,281 + $101,239
$136,520
2021
$1,600 (+2.2%)
$34,590 + $99,254
$133,844
2020
$1,567 (+1.1%)
$33,912 + $97,308
$131,220
2019
$1,549 (+2.0%)
$33,565 + $96,311
$129,876
2018
$1,519 (+1.9%)
$32,907 + $94,423
$127,330
2017
$1,491 (+3.6%)
$31,630 + $90,757
$122,387
2016
$1,439 (+1.1%)
$31,630 + $90,757
$122,387
2015
$1,424 (+1.6%)
$31,010 + $88,978
$119,988
2014
$1,402 (−29.9%)
$29,947 + $85,926
$115,873
2012
$2,000 (+54.0%)
$29,812 + $85,538
$115,350
2011
$1,299 (+0.1%)
$29,228 + $83,861
$113,089
2010
$1,297 (+1.0%)
$28,655 + $82,217
$110,872
2009
$1,284 (+5.2%)
$28,441 + $81,603
$110,044
2008
$1,220
$27,950 + $80,194
$108,144
Tax history for 2491 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,840 (+4.2%)
$37,439 + $107,434
$144,873
2024
$1,767 (+1.5%)
$36,705 + $105,328
$142,033
2023
$1,741 (+1.3%)
$35,986 + $103,263
$139,249
2022
$1,719 (+7.4%)
$35,281 + $101,239
$136,520
2021
$1,600 (+2.2%)
$34,590 + $99,254
$133,844
2020
$1,567 (+1.1%)
$33,912 + $97,308
$131,220
2019
$1,549 (+2.0%)
$33,565 + $96,311
$129,876
2018
$1,519 (+1.9%)
$32,907 + $94,423
$127,330
2017
$1,491 (+3.6%)
$31,630 + $90,757
$122,387
2016
$1,439 (+1.1%)
$31,630 + $90,757
$122,387
2015
$1,424 (+1.6%)
$31,010 + $88,978
$119,988
2014
$1,402 (−29.9%)
$29,947 + $85,926
$115,873
2012
$2,000 (+54.0%)
$29,812 + $85,538
$115,350
2011
$1,299 (+0.1%)
$29,228 + $83,861
$113,089
2010
$1,297 (+1.0%)
$28,655 + $82,217
$110,872
2009
$1,284 (+5.2%)
$28,441 + $81,603
$110,044
2008
$1,220
$27,950 + $80,194
$108,144
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 18, 2025 • Final
Water heater (gas): one gas water heater, not tankless, same number of btus or less, and under 200,000 btus (detached single-family, duplex, single condo/apartment unit, and individual commercial tenant space)
Perform a direct replacement of a gas water heater in a single-family home.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 17, 2025 • Final
Gas line: like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
Perform an emergency gas leak repair for a single-family home.
Gas
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MIDDLEFIELD PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,706
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,414
Building Sq. Ft: 1,706
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 364 MIDDLEFIELD PARK BOOK 12 PAGE 30 PAGE 31 BLOCK 216 LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 380
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,270
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 216
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1439
Depth Footage: 110
Front Footage: 57
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,706
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,270 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12731008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.32M – $4.02M
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