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Off market may 2014 for $2.8M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,291/mo

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459 RUTHVEN Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Great opportunity to develop or remodel in fabulous Downtown PA. Single fam hm w/ cottage separated by 2 car carport on 7500' lot zoned R-2. Front craftsman hm approx 1500', wood detail w/ beam ceiling in DR, hrdwd flrs, lg kitchen, inside utilities & lg basement w/ room for storage. Cozy cottage w/ 1 bedroom, 1 bath approx 700-800'. LR/DR combo, private yard, inside utilities. Excellent PA schools.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$1,310Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Alan B. Loveless •DRE #00444835 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: (650) 400-4208

Bought with Zachary Trailer •DRE #01371338 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81416732

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Market trends in 94301, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

105.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$4.0M

$552K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 459 RUTHVEN Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81416732

May 29, 2014

Sold

$2,850,000

$1,310/sq ft

May 27, 2014

Pending

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May 14, 2014

Listed

$2,350,000

$1,080/sq ft

SDMLS #301773703

May 29, 2014

Sold

$2,850,000

$1,310/sq ft

May 14, 2014

Listed

$2,350,000

$1,080/sq ft

Great opportunity to develop or remodel in fabulous Downtown PA. Single fam hm w/cottage separated by 2 car carport on 7500' lot zoned R-2. Front craftsman hm approx 1500', wood detail w/beam ceiling in DR, hrdwd flrs, lg kitchen, inside utilities & lg basement w/room for storage. Cozy cottage w/1 bedroom, 1 bath approx 700-800'. LR/DR combo, private yard, inside utilities. Excellent PA schools.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$78,875 (+4.3%)

$3,501,060 + $3,184,413

$6,685,473

2024

$75,591 (+1.5%)

$3,432,412 + $3,121,974

$6,554,386

2023

$74,491

$3,365,110 + $3,060,759

$6,425,869

2022

$74,505 (+2.0%)

$3,299,128 + $3,000,745

$6,299,873

2021

$73,040 (+2.1%)

$3,234,440 + $2,941,907

$6,176,347

2020

$71,505 (−3.7%)

$3,171,020 + $2,884,223

$6,055,243

2019

$74,248 (+2.0%)

$3,138,506 + $2,854,649

$5,993,155

2018

$72,807 (+7.0%)

$3,076,967 + $3,095,190

$6,172,157

2017

$68,024 (+84.5%)

$3,010,298 + $2,677,500

$5,687,798

2016

$36,874 (+4.9%)

$3,010,298 + $2,677,500

$5,687,798

2015

$35,140 (+1,580.5%)

$2,951,273 + $118,790

$3,070,063

2014

$2,091 (+1.9%)

$57,652 + $55,577

$113,229

2012

$2,052 (+5.9%)

$57,392 + $55,326

$112,718

2011

$1,938

$56,267 + $54,242

$110,509

2010

$1,937 (+6.0%)

$55,164 + $53,179

$108,343

2009

$1,827 (+3.7%)

$54,752 + $52,782

$107,534

2008

$1,762

$53,807 + $51,871

$105,678

Tax history for 459 RUTHVEN Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$78,875 (+4.3%)

$3,501,060 + $3,184,413

$6,685,473

2024

$75,591 (+1.5%)

$3,432,412 + $3,121,974

$6,554,386

2023

$74,491

$3,365,110 + $3,060,759

$6,425,869

2022

$74,505 (+2.0%)

$3,299,128 + $3,000,745

$6,299,873

2021

$73,040 (+2.1%)

$3,234,440 + $2,941,907

$6,176,347

2020

$71,505 (−3.7%)

$3,171,020 + $2,884,223

$6,055,243

2019

$74,248 (+2.0%)

$3,138,506 + $2,854,649

$5,993,155

2018

$72,807 (+7.0%)

$3,076,967 + $3,095,190

$6,172,157

2017

$68,024 (+84.5%)

$3,010,298 + $2,677,500

$5,687,798

2016

$36,874 (+4.9%)

$3,010,298 + $2,677,500

$5,687,798

2015

$35,140 (+1,580.5%)

$2,951,273 + $118,790

$3,070,063

2014

$2,091 (+1.9%)

$57,652 + $55,577

$113,229

2012

$2,052 (+5.9%)

$57,392 + $55,326

$112,718

2011

$1,938

$56,267 + $54,242

$110,509

2010

$1,937 (+6.0%)

$55,164 + $53,179

$108,343

2009

$1,827 (+3.7%)

$54,752 + $52,782

$107,534

2008

$1,762

$53,807 + $51,871

$105,678

*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

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Lot depth

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Lot size

7,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

4,875

Year built

2015

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12009051

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

R-2

Two Family Residential District

The R-2 two-family residence district is intended to allow a second dwelling unit under the same ownership as the initial dwelling unit on appropriate sites in areas designated for single-family use by the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, under regulations that preserve the essential character of single-family use. Community uses and facilities 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

Mar 20, 2017 • Final

Project - building

Install two level two electric vehicle charging stations.

Electrical

Ev charger

Mar 17, 2017 • Final

Project - building

Construct a new detached garage.

New construction

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
Parking Description: Carport

Interior

Room Information
Kitchen Description: Oven Range, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer (All Units), Laundry Area (In All Units)

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace, Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Composition

Building Information
Unit Types in Building: 1 Bedroom Unit(s), 3 Bedroom Unit(s)
# of Buildings: 2
Subclass: Duplex
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,175

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 408095
Tenant Expenses: Utilities (Gas), Utilities (Water), Utilities (Heating), Utilities (Hot Water), Utilities (Electric), Services (Trash Removal)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R2

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
Annual Tax Amount: $0
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Meters: Separate Electric, Separate Gas, Separate Water
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
# of Units in Building (Total): 2
# of Units in Complex (Minimum): 2
# of Units in Complex (Maximum): 2
Annual Rental Income: $46,200
Annual Gross Income: $46,200
Gross Rent Multiplier: 50.87
Gross Scheduled Income: $46,200

Unit Type 1 Information
Rent: $2,400

Unit Type 2 Information
Rent: $1,450

School Information
Elementary School: Addison Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,875
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12009051

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 46-56% 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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Palo Alto, CA • 94301

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Home values near 459 RUTHVEN Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
432 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4097 Sq. Ft.	$6,809,312
437 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1464 Sq. Ft.	$3,356,573

Address	Redfin Estimate
446 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1887 Sq. Ft.	$5,021,497
426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$2,346,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
465 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4416 Sq. Ft.	$6,288,850
470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2617 Sq. Ft.	$5,415,874

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