Google street view image for 839 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Off Market Aug 2002 for $800K

$4,564,096

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,364/mo

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839 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

839 Rorke Way is a 2,754 square foot house on a 8,950 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 13, 2002 for $800,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $4,564,096.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

8,950 sq ftLot Size

$1,657Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,564,096

$3.8M since sold in August 2002$93K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.6% lower than the average sale price ($5.16M) of 5 comparable homes.

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A
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B
5 beds4.5 baths3,020 sq ft
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$4,417,028
C
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3590 Lupine Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
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D
5 beds3 baths2,650 sq ft
3359 Saint Michael Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$4,580,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,275 sq ft
3845 Grove Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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$10,288/mo

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 839 Rorke Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,862 (+4.3%)

$1,181,835 + $1,272,498

$2,454,333

2024

$28,639 (+1.5%)

$1,158,662 + $1,247,548

$2,406,210

2023

$28,216 (+1.2%)

$1,135,944 + $1,223,087

$2,359,031

2022

$27,888 (+1.7%)

$1,113,671 + $1,199,105

$2,312,776

2021

$27,420 (+2.1%)

$1,091,835 + $1,175,594

$2,267,429

2020

$26,856 (+1.1%)

$1,070,427 + $1,152,544

$2,222,971

2019

$26,559 (+2.8%)

$1,059,452 + $1,140,727

$2,200,179

2018

$25,832 (+1.8%)

$1,038,679 + $1,118,360

$2,157,039

2017

$25,379 (+2.7%)

$998,347 + $1,074,934

$2,073,281

2016

$24,713 (+1.0%)

$998,347 + $1,074,934

$2,073,281

2015

$24,473 (+2.4%)

$978,772 + $1,053,857

$2,032,629

2014

$23,891 (+2.1%)

$945,186 + $1,017,695

$1,962,881

2012

$23,406 (+6.2%)

$940,915 + $1,013,096

$1,954,011

2011

$22,045 (+2.3%)

$922,466 + $993,232

$1,915,698

2010

$21,542 (−0.9%)

$904,379 + $973,757

$1,878,136

2009

$21,729 (+5.3%)

$876,400 + $943,600

$1,820,000

2008

$20,629

$882,111 + $949,781

$1,831,892

Tax history for 839 Rorke Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,862 (+4.3%)

$1,181,835 + $1,272,498

$2,454,333

2024

$28,639 (+1.5%)

$1,158,662 + $1,247,548

$2,406,210

2023

$28,216 (+1.2%)

$1,135,944 + $1,223,087

$2,359,031

2022

$27,888 (+1.7%)

$1,113,671 + $1,199,105

$2,312,776

2021

$27,420 (+2.1%)

$1,091,835 + $1,175,594

$2,267,429

2020

$26,856 (+1.1%)

$1,070,427 + $1,152,544

$2,222,971

2019

$26,559 (+2.8%)

$1,059,452 + $1,140,727

$2,200,179

2018

$25,832 (+1.8%)

$1,038,679 + $1,118,360

$2,157,039

2017

$25,379 (+2.7%)

$998,347 + $1,074,934

$2,073,281

2016

$24,713 (+1.0%)

$998,347 + $1,074,934

$2,073,281

2015

$24,473 (+2.4%)

$978,772 + $1,053,857

$2,032,629

2014

$23,891 (+2.1%)

$945,186 + $1,017,695

$1,962,881

2012

$23,406 (+6.2%)

$940,915 + $1,013,096

$1,954,011

2011

$22,045 (+2.3%)

$922,466 + $993,232

$1,915,698

2010

$21,542 (−0.9%)

$904,379 + $973,757

$1,878,136

2009

$21,729 (+5.3%)

$876,400 + $943,600

$1,820,000

2008

$20,629

$882,111 + $949,781

$1,831,892

*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-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

Aug 16, 2023 • Final

Project - building

Install a residential roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system. The project includes the installation of solar modules and a new electric vehicle charger.

Electrical

Ev charger

Solar

Aug 3, 2023 • Final

Project - building

Install two air handlers on the first and second floors of a residential building. Install one exterior heat pump.

Heat pump

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PALO VISTA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,754
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,523
Building Sq. Ft: 2,754
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: TRACT 1317 PALO VISTA BOOK 50 PAGE 45 BLOCK 3 LOT 13

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 407

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,950
Legal Lot Number: 13
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.2055
Depth Footage: 119
Front Footage: 104
Zoning Code: R1B7
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,754
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,950 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12746032

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 June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.34M – $5.25M

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Home values near 839 Rorke Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
859 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$4,562,134
875 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1769 Sq. Ft.	$3,953,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
838 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1623 Sq. Ft.	$3,564,313
854 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2099 Sq. Ft.	$3,849,954

Address	Redfin Estimate
855 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$3,576,227
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