Beautifully remodeled light filled home with amazing gardens and indoor/outdoor integration! Large living room with raised ceilings and loads of windows overlooking the beautiful, private grounds. Stunning chefs kitchen with dining area leading into the back patio. Spacious master suite with wonderfully remodeled bathroom. Three additional bedroom, one configured as an office. Desirably located on a beautiful, low traffic and tree-line street and close to schools, parks, shopping, transportation and much more. Truly a special opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,460 sq ftLot Size
$2,111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy Foy•DRE #00849721• Midtown Realty
Lovingly maintained mid-century home is tucked away on a quiet street. Skylights, patio & driveway pavers, built-in shelves, raised ceiling, & walls of double-pane windows which look out on the mature landscaping, all provide a beautiful & secluded setting for your family. Around the block from Palo Verde Elementary & Palo Alto YMCA, & within a couple miles of shopping, coffee, restaurants, North Bayshore businesses, new Community Center, and Eichler Swim Club. This home is in a perfect Palo Alto location!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,075 (+4.3%)
$3,091,425 + $138,010
$3,229,435
2024
$37,470 (+1.5%)
$3,030,809 + $135,304
$3,166,113
2023
$36,920 (+1.2%)
$2,971,382 + $132,651
$3,104,033
2022
$36,495 (+2.0%)
$2,913,120 + $130,050
$3,043,170
2021
$35,777 (+1.2%)
$2,856,000 + $127,500
$2,983,500
2020
$35,349 (+1.1%)
$2,800,000 + $125,000
$2,925,000
2019
$34,959 (+2.8%)
$2,050,068 + $878,599
$2,928,667
2018
$33,993 (+1.8%)
$2,009,871 + $861,372
$2,871,243
2017
$33,396 (+2.7%)
$1,931,826 + $827,925
$2,759,751
2016
$32,521 (+529.5%)
$1,931,826 + $827,925
$2,759,751
2015
$5,166 (+19.1%)
$1,893,948 + $811,692
$2,705,640
2014
$4,339 (+2.0%)
$147,044 + $217,055
$364,099
2012
$4,252 (+6.1%)
$146,380 + $216,075
$362,455
2011
$4,008
$143,510 + $211,839
$355,349
2010
$4,007 (−10.1%)
$140,697 + $207,686
$348,383
2009
$4,458 (+4.8%)
$139,646 + $206,134
$345,780
2008
$4,255
$137,234 + $202,573
$339,807
Tax history for 815 Rorke Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,075 (+4.3%)
$3,091,425 + $138,010
$3,229,435
2024
$37,470 (+1.5%)
$3,030,809 + $135,304
$3,166,113
2023
$36,920 (+1.2%)
$2,971,382 + $132,651
$3,104,033
2022
$36,495 (+2.0%)
$2,913,120 + $130,050
$3,043,170
2021
$35,777 (+1.2%)
$2,856,000 + $127,500
$2,983,500
2020
$35,349 (+1.1%)
$2,800,000 + $125,000
$2,925,000
2019
$34,959 (+2.8%)
$2,050,068 + $878,599
$2,928,667
2018
$33,993 (+1.8%)
$2,009,871 + $861,372
$2,871,243
2017
$33,396 (+2.7%)
$1,931,826 + $827,925
$2,759,751
2016
$32,521 (+529.5%)
$1,931,826 + $827,925
$2,759,751
2015
$5,166 (+19.1%)
$1,893,948 + $811,692
$2,705,640
2014
$4,339 (+2.0%)
$147,044 + $217,055
$364,099
2012
$4,252 (+6.1%)
$146,380 + $216,075
$362,455
2011
$4,008
$143,510 + $211,839
$355,349
2010
$4,007 (−10.1%)
$140,697 + $207,686
$348,383
2009
$4,458 (+4.8%)
$139,646 + $206,134
$345,780
2008
$4,255
$137,234 + $202,573
$339,807
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,460
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,892
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
12746037
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 26, 2023.
R-1 (7000)
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Reverse Floor Plan
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Granite, 2+ Showers Over Tubs
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen