Exceptional opportunity! Build new or renovate on a large 8800+ sf rectangular lot ideally situated in South Palo Alto. Minutes to Ramos Park, Mitchell Park Library/Community Center, and Cubberley Community Center. Convenient to restaurants, coffee houses, pickleball, and shopping centers. Close to Stanford University, transportation routes, and tech companies. Top ranked Palo Alto School District including Gunn High - ranked #1 in Santa Clara County, #2 in the Bay Area, and #9 in California. Ideally situated, this property offers generous space in a prime Palo Alto location - a rare find!
Est. $4,089 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3750 Ross Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82043982
May 15, 2026
Sold
$3,250,000
$3,263/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Sold
$3,250,000
$3,263/sq ft
Apr 30, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 23, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 23, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$3,195,000
$3,208/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$3,195,000
$3,208/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listing Removed
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Exceptional opportunity! Build new or renovate on a large 8800+ sf rectangular lot ideally situated in South Palo Alto. Minutes to Ramos Park, Mitchell Park Library/Community Center, and Cubberley Community Center. Convenient to restaurants, coffee houses, pickleball, and shopping centers. Close to Stanford University, transportation routes, and tech companies. Top ranked Palo Alto School District including Gunn High - ranked #1 in Santa Clara County, #2 in the Bay Area, and #9 in California. Ideally situated, this property offers generous space in a prime Palo Alto location - a rare find!
Public Records
Oct 17, 2025
Sold
$3,000,000
$3,012/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80846144
Dec 17, 2008
Sold
$1,150,000
$1,155/sq ft
Dec 17, 2008
Sold
$1,150,000
$1,155/sq ft
Dec 4, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 2008
Listed
$998,000
$1,002/sq ft
Nov 19, 2008
Listed
$998,000
$1,002/sq ft
+3
CHARMING HOME WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL ON LARGE LOT. APPROX 10500SF LOT PER ASSESSOR OF RECORDS. POTENTIAL TO REMODEL OR BUILD NEW IN PRIME LOCATION. CONVENIENT TO SHOPPING, LIBRARY & NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. TOP PALO ALTO SCHOOLS: FAIRMEADOW, JLS, GUNN HIGH.(BUYER TO VERYFY SPACE AVAILABILITY AT SCHOOL DISTRICT)FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,830 (+4.2%)
$2,700,000 + $300,000
$3,000,000
2024
$18,068 (+1.5%)
$1,352,147 + $128,767
$1,480,914
2023
$17,801 (+1.2%)
$1,325,635 + $126,243
$1,451,878
2022
$17,591 (+2.0%)
$1,299,643 + $123,768
$1,423,411
2021
$17,244 (+2.1%)
$1,274,160 + $121,342
$1,395,502
2020
$16,896 (+1.1%)
$1,249,177 + $118,963
$1,368,140
2019
$16,707 (+2.8%)
$1,236,369 + $117,744
$1,354,113
2018
$16,258 (+1.8%)
$1,212,127 + $115,436
$1,327,563
2017
$15,972 (+2.7%)
$1,165,059 + $110,954
$1,276,013
2016
$15,551 (+1.0%)
$1,165,059 + $110,954
$1,276,013
2015
$15,397 (+2.3%)
$1,142,215 + $108,779
$1,250,994
2014
$15,044 (+14.9%)
$1,103,020 + $105,048
$1,208,068
2012
$13,090 (+13.2%)
$1,098,035 + $104,574
$1,202,609
2011
$11,561 (−6.4%)
$940,000 + $100,000
$1,040,000
2010
$12,345 (+141.9%)
$869,000 + $83,000
$952,000
2009
$5,104 (+73.7%)
$924,900 + $88,100
$1,013,000
2008
$2,938
$189,505 + $30,314
$219,819
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,540 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
996
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12744011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Post & Pier
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 996
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 19254
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1B8
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Fairmeadow Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
High School: Henry M. Gunn High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,540 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12744011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
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 • 2.0mi
10/10
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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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94303
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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
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$3.37M – $4.08M
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