437 Ruthven Ave is a 1,464 square foot house on a 5,600 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 31, 1995 for $460,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,356,573.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,600 sq ftLot Size
$2,293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,356,573
$2.9M since sold in August 1995$78K since September
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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($3.21M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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 23, 2012 • Active
Project - building
Repair the gas line and install a new gas line to existing appliances, including the range, water heater, and furnace. Install new shutoff valves.
Gas
Dec 9, 2011 • Active
Project - building
Install a shear wall to a detached garage.
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
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PALO ALTO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,464
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,464
Building Sq. Ft: 1,464
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: UNIVERSITY PARK PALO ALTO MAP H4 790
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,600
Legal Lot Number: 1,2
Legal Block Number: 33
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1286
Depth Footage: 112
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: PA
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12009053
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Addison Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Palo Alto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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
3/10 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
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94301
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.19M – $3.86M
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