831 Rorke Way is a 1,575 square foot house on a 8,092 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,502,806.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,092 sq ftLot Size
$2,224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,502,806
$70K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.70M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,536 (+4.2%)
$40,024 + $86,143
$126,167
2024
$1,474 (+1.6%)
$39,240 + $84,454
$123,694
2023
$1,450 (+1.4%)
$38,471 + $82,799
$121,270
2022
$1,430 (+2.2%)
$37,717 + $81,176
$118,893
2021
$1,399 (+2.2%)
$36,978 + $79,585
$116,563
2020
$1,369 (+1.1%)
$36,253 + $78,025
$114,278
2019
$1,354 (+1.8%)
$35,882 + $77,225
$113,107
2018
$1,329 (+1.9%)
$35,179 + $75,711
$110,890
2017
$1,305 (+3.8%)
$33,814 + $72,772
$106,586
2016
$1,257 (+1.0%)
$33,814 + $72,772
$106,586
2015
$1,244 (+1.6%)
$33,151 + $71,346
$104,497
2014
$1,225 (+1.9%)
$32,015 + $68,899
$100,914
2012
$1,202 (+5.9%)
$31,871 + $68,588
$100,459
2011
$1,135 (+0.2%)
$31,247 + $67,244
$98,491
2010
$1,134 (+1.0%)
$30,635 + $65,926
$96,561
2009
$1,122 (+5.2%)
$30,407 + $65,434
$95,841
2008
$1,067
$29,883 + $64,304
$94,187
Tax history for 831 Rorke Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,536 (+4.2%)
$40,024 + $86,143
$126,167
2024
$1,474 (+1.6%)
$39,240 + $84,454
$123,694
2023
$1,450 (+1.4%)
$38,471 + $82,799
$121,270
2022
$1,430 (+2.2%)
$37,717 + $81,176
$118,893
2021
$1,399 (+2.2%)
$36,978 + $79,585
$116,563
2020
$1,369 (+1.1%)
$36,253 + $78,025
$114,278
2019
$1,354 (+1.8%)
$35,882 + $77,225
$113,107
2018
$1,329 (+1.9%)
$35,179 + $75,711
$110,890
2017
$1,305 (+3.8%)
$33,814 + $72,772
$106,586
2016
$1,257 (+1.0%)
$33,814 + $72,772
$106,586
2015
$1,244 (+1.6%)
$33,151 + $71,346
$104,497
2014
$1,225 (+1.9%)
$32,015 + $68,899
$100,914
2012
$1,202 (+5.9%)
$31,871 + $68,588
$100,459
2011
$1,135 (+0.2%)
$31,247 + $67,244
$98,491
2010
$1,134 (+1.0%)
$30,635 + $65,926
$96,561
2009
$1,122 (+5.2%)
$30,407 + $65,434
$95,841
2008
$1,067
$29,883 + $64,304
$94,187
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PALO VISTA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,575
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,575
Building Sq. Ft: 1,575
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1317 PALO VISTA BOOK 50 PAGE 45 BLOCK 3 LOT 14
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 418
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,092
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1858
Depth Footage: 119
Front Footage: 68
Zoning Code: R1B7
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,092 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12746033
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
4/10 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
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Palo Alto, CA • 94303
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.33M – $4.03M
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