Wouldn't it be nice to gain the largest backyard in Palo Alto for free? Acres of paradise await this rare opportunity to own one of the few homes in Palo Alto that shares a fence line with a park. Whether remodeling, rebuilding - or moving right in, this three bedroom, two bathroom home offers amazing proximity to the new library, new grocery store, downtown dining, and so much more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$2,543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alex Lehr•DRE #00867442• Guide Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40618724
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
$1,500,000
$1,203/sq ft
Jun 26, 2013
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2013
Listed
$1,299,000
$1,042/sq ft
Acres of paradise await this rare opportunity to own one of the few homes in Palo Alto that shares a fence line with a park. Whether remodeling, rebuilding - or moving right in, this 3bd/2ba home offers amazing proximity to the new library, new grocery store, dwntn dining & so much more!
MLSListings #ML81320991
Jul 25, 2013
Sold
$1,500,000
$1,203/sq ft
Jun 26, 2013
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2013
Listed
$1,299,000
$1,042/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1971
Sold
$32,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,045 (+4.2%)
$1,312,896 + $562,666
$1,875,562
2024
$22,106 (+1.5%)
$1,287,153 + $551,634
$1,838,787
2023
$21,778 (+1.2%)
$1,261,915 + $540,818
$1,802,733
2022
$21,522 (+2.0%)
$1,237,172 + $530,214
$1,767,386
2021
$21,097 (+2.1%)
$1,212,914 + $519,818
$1,732,732
2020
$20,666 (+1.1%)
$1,189,132 + $509,626
$1,698,758
2019
$20,435 (+2.8%)
$1,176,939 + $504,401
$1,681,340
2018
$19,879 (+1.8%)
$1,153,862 + $494,511
$1,648,373
2017
$19,528 (+2.7%)
$1,109,057 + $475,309
$1,584,366
2016
$19,013 (+1.0%)
$1,109,057 + $475,309
$1,584,366
2015
$18,825 (+2.2%)
$1,087,311 + $465,990
$1,553,301
2014
$18,415 (+1,076.3%)
$1,050,000 + $450,000
$1,500,000
2012
$1,565 (+5.9%)
$33,749 + $44,252
$78,001
2011
$1,478 (+0.1%)
$33,088 + $43,385
$76,473
2010
$1,476 (+7.7%)
$32,440 + $42,535
$74,975
2009
$1,371 (+3.2%)
$32,198 + $42,218
$74,416
2008
$1,329
$31,643 + $41,490
$73,133
Tax history for 3797 ROSS Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,045 (+4.2%)
$1,312,896 + $562,666
$1,875,562
2024
$22,106 (+1.5%)
$1,287,153 + $551,634
$1,838,787
2023
$21,778 (+1.2%)
$1,261,915 + $540,818
$1,802,733
2022
$21,522 (+2.0%)
$1,237,172 + $530,214
$1,767,386
2021
$21,097 (+2.1%)
$1,212,914 + $519,818
$1,732,732
2020
$20,666 (+1.1%)
$1,189,132 + $509,626
$1,698,758
2019
$20,435 (+2.8%)
$1,176,939 + $504,401
$1,681,340
2018
$19,879 (+1.8%)
$1,153,862 + $494,511
$1,648,373
2017
$19,528 (+2.7%)
$1,109,057 + $475,309
$1,584,366
2016
$19,013 (+1.0%)
$1,109,057 + $475,309
$1,584,366
2015
$18,825 (+2.2%)
$1,087,311 + $465,990
$1,553,301
2014
$18,415 (+1,076.3%)
$1,050,000 + $450,000
$1,500,000
2012
$1,565 (+5.9%)
$33,749 + $44,252
$78,001
2011
$1,478 (+0.1%)
$33,088 + $43,385
$76,473
2010
$1,476 (+7.7%)
$32,440 + $42,535
$74,975
2009
$1,371 (+3.2%)
$32,198 + $42,218
$74,416
2008
$1,329
$31,643 + $41,490
$73,133
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,500
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,247
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12713044
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.
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
Jun 20, 2016 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Sweep and clean debris off the roof. Spray and apply foam and coatings.
Roofing
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