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. $3,920 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3750 Ross Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82043982
May 15, 2026
Sold
$3,250,000
$3,263/sq ft
Apr 30, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$3,195,000
$3,208/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
Public Records
Oct 17, 2025
Sold
$3,000,000
$3,012/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80846144
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
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
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Dining Room Information
No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Information
No Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition
Stories
Stories: 1
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 996
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fairmeadow Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School: Henry M. Gunn High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle/Junior High School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Location Information
MLS Area: South Palo Alto
Street Name: Ross
Street Number: 3750
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 65
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
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
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$3.43M – $4.15M
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