Located on a 8,840 square foot lot (per city), this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home of 2,550 square feet (per county) boasts welcoming curb appeal, tasteful updates, and a flexible layout across two levels served by an elevator. Recently remodeled eat-in kitchen connects living and dining rooms, and has granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, a Thermador gas cooktop and oven. The oversized family room, dedicated study/kids activity room, and half bath are nearby. The second level features full master suite w/ walk-in closet and private office/second bedroom. Two additional bedrooms and full bath are on main level. Large, newly-landscaped backyard with redwood deck, and generously-sized lawn is great for kids sports and adult entertaining, while just-remodeled, 625 square foot detached garage offers flexible uses. Close to Philz Coffee, Bill's Cafe, Hoover and Seale Parks, top-rated Palo Alto schools, and numerous shops and restaurants in Midtown Shopping Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,720Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by DeLeon Team•DRE #70010006• Deleon Realty
Contact: 650-900-7000
Bought with Yanjie Dong•DRE #01519448• S V R E Realty
Large extended dining and family room. Original garage has been converted to a utility room with laundry. 2 car garage in back of property.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jane Hansen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3170 Ross Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81751945
Jul 3, 2019
Sold
$3,300,000
$1,294/sq ft
Jun 6, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2019
Price Changed
$2,988,000
$1,172/sq ft
May 15, 2019
Listed
$3,488,000
$1,368/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81146240
Jan 4, 2012
Sold
$1,515,000
$594/sq ft
Dec 13, 2011
Pending
—
Nov 28, 2011
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2011
Listed
$1,600,000
$627/sq ft
Spacious home on a large lot! Light and bright family room with half bath leading to inviting deck overlooking swimming pool. Roomy dining area right off the kitchen. Large separate formal living room. New flooring and gleaming hardwood floors. Freshly painted exterior & interior. Detached, oversized two car garage w workshop. Elevator to upper level. Convenient location near Midtown shops, parks.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,312 (+4.3%)
$3,458,108 + $223,101
$3,681,209
2024
$42,487 (+15.6%)
$3,390,302 + $218,727
$3,609,029
2023
$36,741 (−11.2%)
$3,323,826 + $214,439
$3,538,265
2022
$41,381 (+2.0%)
$2,851,000 + $184,000
$3,035,000
2021
$40,565 (+2.1%)
$3,194,758 + $206,113
$3,400,871
2020
$39,720 (+88.1%)
$3,132,116 + $202,072
$3,334,188
2019
$21,118 (+2.8%)
$3,100,000 + $200,000
$3,300,000
2018
$20,542 (+1.8%)
$1,194,103 + $511,756
$1,705,859
2017
$20,180 (+2.7%)
$1,147,736 + $491,885
$1,639,621
2016
$19,648 (+1.0%)
$1,147,736 + $491,885
$1,639,621
2015
$19,454 (+2.2%)
$1,125,232 + $482,241
$1,607,473
2014
$19,034 (+641.5%)
$1,086,620 + $465,694
$1,552,314
2012
$2,567 (+9.5%)
$1,081,710 + $463,590
$1,545,300
2011
$2,344
$31,247 + $122,613
$153,860
2010
$2,342 (+5.1%)
$30,635 + $120,209
$150,844
2009
$2,228 (+4.1%)
$30,407 + $119,311
$149,718
2008
$2,141
$29,883 + $117,250
$147,133
Tax history for 3170 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,312 (+4.3%)
$3,458,108 + $223,101
$3,681,209
2024
$42,487 (+15.6%)
$3,390,302 + $218,727
$3,609,029
2023
$36,741 (−11.2%)
$3,323,826 + $214,439
$3,538,265
2022
$41,381 (+2.0%)
$2,851,000 + $184,000
$3,035,000
2021
$40,565 (+2.1%)
$3,194,758 + $206,113
$3,400,871
2020
$39,720 (+88.1%)
$3,132,116 + $202,072
$3,334,188
2019
$21,118 (+2.8%)
$3,100,000 + $200,000
$3,300,000
2018
$20,542 (+1.8%)
$1,194,103 + $511,756
$1,705,859
2017
$20,180 (+2.7%)
$1,147,736 + $491,885
$1,639,621
2016
$19,648 (+1.0%)
$1,147,736 + $491,885
$1,639,621
2015
$19,454 (+2.2%)
$1,125,232 + $482,241
$1,607,473
2014
$19,034 (+641.5%)
$1,086,620 + $465,694
$1,552,314
2012
$2,567 (+9.5%)
$1,081,710 + $463,590
$1,545,300
2011
$2,344
$31,247 + $122,613
$153,860
2010
$2,342 (+5.1%)
$30,635 + $120,209
$150,844
2009
$2,228 (+4.1%)
$30,407 + $119,311
$149,718
2008
$2,141
$29,883 + $117,250
$147,133
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
2,550
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12751001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1
S
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.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Aug 20, 2025 • Active
Revision-building
Install an additional pier, alter the location of an existing pier, and replace existing jacks with screwjacks.
Grading
Jan 28, 2025 • Active
Project - building
Perform foundation underpinning on a residential building. Install push piers, posts with jacks, and a screw jack.
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Gate/Door Opener, On Street, Tandem Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Tile