855 Rorke Way is a 1,668 square foot house on a 6,552 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 13, 1986 for $229,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,576,227.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,552 sq ftLot Size
$2,144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,576,227
$3.3M since sold in June 1986$27K since August
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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.66M) of 5 comparable homes.
*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
Oct 25, 2024 • Final
Project - building
Replace a furnace in a residential building with a similar unit.
HVAC
Oct 11, 2024 • Final
Project - building
Remodel a bathroom.
Bathroom
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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
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: 1,668
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,668
Building Sq. Ft: 1,668
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1317 PALO VISTA BOOK 50 PAGE 45 BLOCK 3 LOT 12
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 319
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,552
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1504
Depth Footage: 104
Front Footage: 63
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.: 1,668
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,552 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12746031
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
10/10 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$3.40M – $4.11M
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