TOP PALO ALTO SCHOOLS! HOUSE HAS ITS UNIQUE CHARACTER & CHARM! LARGE CORNER LOT WITH LOTS OF TREES! EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR COMMUTE, SHOPPING AND SCHOOLS CLOSE TO PARK & SCHOOL! GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
7,595 sq ftLot Size
$1,520Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chiao-fu Chang•DRE #00801565• Century 21 Seville Contempo
Bought with SUZIE PAN• Compass
Source:MLSListings #ML80014537
Redfin Estimate
$3,859,349
$509K since sold in October 2017$100K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 26.4% higher than the average sale price ($3.05M) of 6 comparable homes.
TOP PALO ALTO SCHOOLS! HOUSE HAS ITS UNIQUE CHARACTER & CHARM! LARGE CORNER LOT WITH LOTS OF TREES! EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR COMMUTE, SHOPPING AND SCHOOLS CLOSE TO PARK & SCHOOL! GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!
Public Records
Dec 30, 1999
Sold
$566,500
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1971
Sold
$22,600
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,747 (+4.3%)
$3,597,815 + $290,143
$3,887,958
2024
$44,820 (+1.5%)
$3,527,270 + $284,454
$3,811,724
2023
$44,162 (+1.2%)
$3,458,108 + $278,877
$3,736,985
2022
$43,655 (+2.0%)
$3,390,302 + $273,409
$3,663,711
2021
$42,794 (+2.1%)
$3,323,826 + $268,049
$3,591,875
2020
$41,902 (+1.1%)
$3,258,653 + $262,794
$3,521,447
2019
$41,441 (+2.6%)
$3,225,240 + $260,100
$3,485,340
2018
$40,374 (+119.4%)
$3,162,000 + $255,000
$3,417,000
2017
$18,405 (+2.7%)
$979,993 + $509,155
$1,489,148
2016
$17,919 (+1.0%)
$979,993 + $509,155
$1,489,148
2015
$17,741 (+2.3%)
$960,778 + $499,172
$1,459,950
2014
$17,348 (+2.1%)
$927,810 + $482,043
$1,409,853
2012
$16,997 (+6.2%)
$923,617 + $479,865
$1,403,482
2011
$16,010
$905,507 + $470,456
$1,375,963
2010
$16,012 (+1.6%)
$887,752 + $461,232
$1,348,984
2009
$15,755 (+5.3%)
$881,118 + $457,785
$1,338,903
2008
$14,965
$865,895 + $449,876
$1,315,771
Tax history for 3690 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,747 (+4.3%)
$3,597,815 + $290,143
$3,887,958
2024
$44,820 (+1.5%)
$3,527,270 + $284,454
$3,811,724
2023
$44,162 (+1.2%)
$3,458,108 + $278,877
$3,736,985
2022
$43,655 (+2.0%)
$3,390,302 + $273,409
$3,663,711
2021
$42,794 (+2.1%)
$3,323,826 + $268,049
$3,591,875
2020
$41,902 (+1.1%)
$3,258,653 + $262,794
$3,521,447
2019
$41,441 (+2.6%)
$3,225,240 + $260,100
$3,485,340
2018
$40,374 (+119.4%)
$3,162,000 + $255,000
$3,417,000
2017
$18,405 (+2.7%)
$979,993 + $509,155
$1,489,148
2016
$17,919 (+1.0%)
$979,993 + $509,155
$1,489,148
2015
$17,741 (+2.3%)
$960,778 + $499,172
$1,459,950
2014
$17,348 (+2.1%)
$927,810 + $482,043
$1,409,853
2012
$16,997 (+6.2%)
$923,617 + $479,865
$1,403,482
2011
$16,010
$905,507 + $470,456
$1,375,963
2010
$16,012 (+1.6%)
$887,752 + $461,232
$1,348,984
2009
$15,755 (+5.3%)
$881,118 + $457,785
$1,338,903
2008
$14,965
$865,895 + $449,876
$1,315,771
*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 (8000)
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 13, 2023 • Final
Water heater (electric): one heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
Replace a heat pump water heater in a single-family home.
Plumbing
Water heater
Mar 12, 2018 • Final
Project - building
Renovate a residential kitchen and master bathroom within the existing footprint. The kitchen work includes replacing countertops and cabinets, while the bathroom work includes replacing the shower, bathtub, and water closet. No changes will be made to the lighting in either room.
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MAYVIEW HOMESITES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,539
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,436
Building Sq. Ft: 2,539
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAYVIEW HOMESITES MAP E7 791
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 361
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,595
Legal Lot Number: 48
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1744
Depth Footage: 115
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R1B8
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,539
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,595 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12744007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairmeadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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.
11.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.67M – $4.44M
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