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Off Market Jun 2024 for $3.1M

$3,774,568

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,152/mo

•

1,722

sq ft

3857 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Welcome to this exceptional Brown & Kaufman home, exuding the timeless charm of mid-century modern architecture. Set in the serene neighborhood of Adobe Meadows in Palo Alto, this thoughtfully designed home offers a serene setting with a layout that maximizes space and functionality. This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home boasts beautiful hardwood floors and exposed beam ceilings throughout the home creating an elegant, bright ambience. A thoughtfully crafted floor plan effortlessly connects the living room, family room, dining area, and kitchen, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. The highly adaptable and functional horseshoe kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and ample storage space. Located just moments from Ramos Park, Mitchell Park Library, Shoreline Lake, YMCA, Oshman Family JCC, shopping, and commute routes, this home offers unparalleled convenience for the modern lifestyle. Top rated schools add to the allure of this home - Fairmeadow Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School (buyer to verify school eligibility).

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$2,192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kevin Lu •DRE #01999867 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 650-446-5888

Bought with Jinyue Wang •DRE #02137375 • KW Advisors

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81960084

Redfin Estimate

$3,774,568

$675K since sold in June 2024$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.1% higher than the average sale price ($3.70M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,695 sq ft
370 Shasta Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$4,988,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
346 Tioga Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD SEP 5, 2025
$3,680,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
790 Montrose Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$3,750,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,690 sq ft
411 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,270,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
3868 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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$1,194,403

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 3857 Ross Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,422 (+312.8%)

$2,785,700 + $394,300

$3,180,000

2024

$9,550 (+1.5%)

$2,805,000 + $397,000

$3,202,000

2023

$9,406 (+1.2%)

$363,253 + $363,253

$726,506

2022

$9,291 (+2.0%)

$356,131 + $356,131

$712,262

2021

$9,107 (+2.0%)

$349,149 + $349,149

$698,298

2020

$8,932 (+1.2%)

$342,303 + $342,303

$684,606

2019

$8,830 (+2.6%)

$338,794 + $338,794

$677,588

2018

$8,603 (+1.8%)

$332,151 + $332,151

$664,302

2017

$8,451 (+2.7%)

$319,254 + $319,254

$638,508

2016

$8,225 (+1.1%)

$319,254 + $319,254

$638,508

2015

$8,139 (+3.0%)

$312,995 + $312,995

$625,990

2014

$7,903 (+3.1%)

$302,255 + $302,255

$604,510

2012

$7,663 (+6.1%)

$300,889 + $300,889

$601,778

2011

$7,220

$294,990 + $294,990

$589,980

2010

$7,220 (+2.3%)

$289,206 + $289,206

$578,412

2009

$7,055 (+5.0%)

$287,045 + $287,045

$574,090

2008

$6,717

$282,086 + $282,086

$564,172

Tax history for 3857 Ross Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,422 (+312.8%)

$2,785,700 + $394,300

$3,180,000

2024

$9,550 (+1.5%)

$2,805,000 + $397,000

$3,202,000

2023

$9,406 (+1.2%)

$363,253 + $363,253

$726,506

2022

$9,291 (+2.0%)

$356,131 + $356,131

$712,262

2021

$9,107 (+2.0%)

$349,149 + $349,149

$698,298

2020

$8,932 (+1.2%)

$342,303 + $342,303

$684,606

2019

$8,830 (+2.6%)

$338,794 + $338,794

$677,588

2018

$8,603 (+1.8%)

$332,151 + $332,151

$664,302

2017

$8,451 (+2.7%)

$319,254 + $319,254

$638,508

2016

$8,225 (+1.1%)

$319,254 + $319,254

$638,508

2015

$8,139 (+3.0%)

$312,995 + $312,995

$625,990

2014

$7,903 (+3.1%)

$302,255 + $302,255

$604,510

2012

$7,663 (+6.1%)

$300,889 + $300,889

$601,778

2011

$7,220

$294,990 + $294,990

$589,980

2010

$7,220 (+2.3%)

$289,206 + $289,206

$578,412

2009

$7,055 (+5.0%)

$287,045 + $287,045

$574,090

2008

$6,717

$282,086 + $282,086

$564,172

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,653

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12713013

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

Jan 31, 2025 • Final

Project - building

Remove a gas water heater from a garage and install a new electric heat pump in a new attached metal enclosure.

Heat pump

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

Oct 28, 2024 • Final

Project - building

Legalize previously unpermitted residential work including a bathroom remodel and an existing bathroom and pantry near the garage. Relocate the water heater from the garage to the exterior and legalize the relocation of the kitchen.

Bathroom

Plumbing

Remodel

Water heater

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

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, On Street
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Other (See Remarks)
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Bar, Formal Dining Room, Skylight(s)
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven (Double), Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Gas-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Style: Eichler
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space

Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,722

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 709964

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1B8

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Walls Insulated
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,653
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12713013

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 • 0.6mi

10/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Henry M. Gunn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 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.

11.1 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$3.59M – $4.34M

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Home values near 3857 Ross Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3832 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$2,981,140
3833 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,404,442

Address	Redfin Estimate
3887 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$3,189,796
3886 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3141 Sq. Ft.	$7,174,306

Address	Redfin Estimate
3838 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$3,539,405
3839 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$3,780,102

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