PLEASE Do Not Disturb Residents/Occupants Cottage has 800 sq ft. more or less Second dwelling has 1200 sq ft more or less
Public Records
Aug 17, 1984
Sold
$265,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 1980
Sold
$136,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$93,691 (+4.3%)
$5,106,372 + $2,760,201
$7,866,573
2024
$89,809 (+1.5%)
$5,006,248 + $2,706,080
$7,712,328
2023
$88,498 (+1.1%)
$4,908,087 + $2,653,020
$7,561,107
2022
$87,495 (+2.0%)
$4,811,850 + $2,601,000
$7,412,850
2021
$85,775 (+80.6%)
$4,717,500 + $2,550,000
$7,267,500
2020
$47,503 (+9.6%)
$4,625,000 + $2,500,000
$7,125,000
2019
$43,341 (+579.5%)
$3,511,350 + $442,860
$3,954,210
2018
$6,379 (+1.8%)
$3,442,500 + $127,500
$3,570,000
2017
$6,265 (+2.8%)
$245,018 + $208,266
$453,284
2016
$6,096 (+1.1%)
$245,018 + $208,266
$453,284
2015
$6,031 (+3.5%)
$240,214 + $204,183
$444,397
2014
$5,829 (+2.0%)
$231,972 + $197,177
$429,149
2012
$5,714 (+6.1%)
$230,924 + $196,286
$427,210
2011
$5,386
$226,397 + $192,438
$418,835
2010
$5,386 (+2.8%)
$221,958 + $188,665
$410,623
2009
$5,240 (+4.8%)
$220,300 + $187,255
$407,555
2008
$4,998
$216,495 + $184,020
$400,515
Tax history for 465 Ruthven Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$93,691 (+4.3%)
$5,106,372 + $2,760,201
$7,866,573
2024
$89,809 (+1.5%)
$5,006,248 + $2,706,080
$7,712,328
2023
$88,498 (+1.1%)
$4,908,087 + $2,653,020
$7,561,107
2022
$87,495 (+2.0%)
$4,811,850 + $2,601,000
$7,412,850
2021
$85,775 (+80.6%)
$4,717,500 + $2,550,000
$7,267,500
2020
$47,503 (+9.6%)
$4,625,000 + $2,500,000
$7,125,000
2019
$43,341 (+579.5%)
$3,511,350 + $442,860
$3,954,210
2018
$6,379 (+1.8%)
$3,442,500 + $127,500
$3,570,000
2017
$6,265 (+2.8%)
$245,018 + $208,266
$453,284
2016
$6,096 (+1.1%)
$245,018 + $208,266
$453,284
2015
$6,031 (+3.5%)
$240,214 + $204,183
$444,397
2014
$5,829 (+2.0%)
$231,972 + $197,177
$429,149
2012
$5,714 (+6.1%)
$230,924 + $196,286
$427,210
2011
$5,386
$226,397 + $192,438
$418,835
2010
$5,386 (+2.8%)
$221,958 + $188,665
$410,623
2009
$5,240 (+4.8%)
$220,300 + $187,255
$407,555
2008
$4,998
$216,495 + $184,020
$400,515
*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-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
Feb 23, 2022 • Final
Project - building
Construct a new two-story single-family home with a basement.
New construction
Jul 24, 2020 • Active
Revision-building
Revision to include an alternate method or material request for a booster fan.
HVAC
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,643
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 13
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 4,416
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,705
Building Sq. Ft: 4,416
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 226
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: D
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1722
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,416
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12009050
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
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$5.98M – $7.23M
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