Off market apr 2024 for $4.4M

$5,415,874

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,863/mo

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2,617

sq ft

470 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this home

Located on a tucked on one of the best streets in prime downtown Palo Alto, just blocks to University Avenue and surrounded by lovely homes. Built in 2013 this home boasts a dramatic foyer with soaring ceilings, formal living room with gas burning fireplace, garden views and adjacent formal dining room. Chef kitchen with full size Thermador refrigerator and freezer, wine refrigerator plus large walk in pantry. Conveniently located just off the breakfast room is the family room with fireplace, vaulted ceiling and covered patio to the rear yard. Main floor bedroom suite plus powder room complete the main level. Upstairs are three bedrooms including the primary bedroom with a luxurious walk-in closet and balcony overlooking the backyard. The property benefits from having a quaint alley at the back of the property which accesses the detached 1 car garage and possible future expansion for ADU with private entry or more. Buyer to verify options. Just blocks to downtown, parks and Stanford University this newer construction home is perfectly located with excellent schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

2013Year Built

7,005 sq ftLot Size

$2,069Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judy Citron •DRE #01825569 • Compass

Listed by Talia Citron •DRE #01987761 • Compass

Contact: 650-400-8424

Bought with Heidi Tang •DRE #01844255 • Valley Vine Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81957058

Redfin Estimate

$5,415,874

$966K since sold in April 2024$215K since September

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This home's estimate is 19.6% higher than the average sale price ($4.53M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$5,778,000
A
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
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B
4 beds3.5 baths2,530 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$3,610,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,429 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$4,640,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,470 sq ft
776 Cambridge Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$4,175,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths1,995 sq ft
425 Concord Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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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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This home welcomes you with its curb appeal! Hardwood floors and warm wood accents throughout. There is one bedroom with an en suite bathroom on the first floor. Spacious kitchen features a Thermador induction cooktop. Laundry room is located...
between the kitchen and the formal dining room. Primary bedroom (upstairs, facing the backyard), has a balcony, walk-in closet and en suite bathroom with separate shower and tub + two sinks. The other full upstairs bathroom has a shower-over-tub combination and two sinks. Detached garage in the backyard with vehicular access from the rear. Located between Johnson Park and Timothy Hopkins Creekside Park. Only a few blocks away from University Ave. dining and shopping, Less than a mile to Palo Alto Caltrain station.
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Sale history for 470 Ruthven Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81957058

Apr 22, 2024

Sold

$4,450,000

$1,700/sq ft

Mar 22, 2024

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2024

Listed

$4,495,000

$1,718/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 10, 2014

Sold

$3,380,000

$1,292/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81423890

Jul 10, 2014

Sold

$3,380,001

$1,292/sq ft

Jul 8, 2014

Pending

—

Jul 5, 2014

Listed

$3,380,000

$1,292/sq ft

+20

MLSListings #ML80617467

Feb 28, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Feb 8, 2007

Sold

$1,585,000

$606/sq ft

Mar 29, 2006

Listed

$1,595,000

$609/sq ft

MLSListings #1

Jun 29, 2006

Price Changed

$1,595,000

$609/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 29, 2005

Sold

$1,250,000

$478/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80537237

Jul 29, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 13, 2005

Sold

$1,250,000

$478/sq ft

Jul 5, 2005

Listed

$1,299,000

$496/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$30,168 (−36.9%)

$1,580,376 + $892,793

$2,473,169

2024

$47,787 (+1.5%)

$1,549,389 + $875,288

$2,424,677

2023

$47,087 (+1.2%)

$2,827,880 + $1,154,714

$3,982,594

2022

$46,548 (+2.0%)

$2,772,432 + $1,132,073

$3,904,505

2021

$45,633 (+2.1%)

$2,718,071 + $1,109,876

$3,827,947

2020

$44,680 (+1.1%)

$2,664,776 + $1,088,114

$3,752,890

2019

$44,191 (+2.9%)

$2,637,452 + $1,076,957

$3,714,409

2018

$42,966 (+1.8%)

$2,585,738 + $1,055,841

$3,641,579

2017

$42,214 (+2.7%)

$2,485,332 + $1,014,843

$3,500,175

2016

$41,111 (+1.0%)

$2,485,332 + $1,014,843

$3,500,175

2015

$40,716 (+36.3%)

$2,436,600 + $994,945

$3,431,545

2014

$29,883 (+36.6%)

$1,311,522 + $1,157,832

$2,469,354

2012

$21,880 (+22.0%)

$1,305,595 + $1,152,600

$2,458,195

2011

$17,937 (−3.9%)

$1,171,980 + $507,200

$1,679,180

2010

$18,668 (+9.9%)

$1,149,000 + $369,000

$1,518,000

2009

$16,979 (−7.1%)

$1,188,600 + $381,400

$1,570,000

2008

$18,268

$1,224,000 + $392,700

$1,616,700

Tax history for 470 Ruthven Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$30,168 (−36.9%)

$1,580,376 + $892,793

$2,473,169

2024

$47,787 (+1.5%)

$1,549,389 + $875,288

$2,424,677

2023

$47,087 (+1.2%)

$2,827,880 + $1,154,714

$3,982,594

2022

$46,548 (+2.0%)

$2,772,432 + $1,132,073

$3,904,505

2021

$45,633 (+2.1%)

$2,718,071 + $1,109,876

$3,827,947

2020

$44,680 (+1.1%)

$2,664,776 + $1,088,114

$3,752,890

2019

$44,191 (+2.9%)

$2,637,452 + $1,076,957

$3,714,409

2018

$42,966 (+1.8%)

$2,585,738 + $1,055,841

$3,641,579

2017

$42,214 (+2.7%)

$2,485,332 + $1,014,843

$3,500,175

2016

$41,111 (+1.0%)

$2,485,332 + $1,014,843

$3,500,175

2015

$40,716 (+36.3%)

$2,436,600 + $994,945

$3,431,545

2014

$29,883 (+36.6%)

$1,311,522 + $1,157,832

$2,469,354

2012

$21,880 (+22.0%)

$1,305,595 + $1,152,600

$2,458,195

2011

$17,937 (−3.9%)

$1,171,980 + $507,200

$1,679,180

2010

$18,668 (+9.9%)

$1,149,000 + $369,000

$1,518,000

2009

$16,979 (−7.1%)

$1,188,600 + $381,400

$1,570,000

2008

$18,268

$1,224,000 + $392,700

$1,616,700

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,005

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,617

Year built

2013

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12009049

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on May 4, 2024.

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

Jun 16, 2011 • Active

Revision-building

Change the roof pitch to ensure the building remains within the daylight plane.

Remodel

May 3, 2011 • Active

Revision-building

Expand the window openings at the rear of the house in the living room and guest suite by eighteen inches.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Tile

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,617

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 164054

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1607
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R2

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,617
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,005 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12009049
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on May 4, 2024

Around this home

Schools

Addison Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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 19-29% 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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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.

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$5.15M – $6.23M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
459 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	—
465 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto, CA 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4416 Sq. Ft.	$6,288,850

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

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

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