891 Rorke Way is a 1,510 square foot house on a 6,780 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $3,444,247.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,780 sq ftLot Size
$2,281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,444,247
$184K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.1% lower than the average sale price ($3.67M) 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
$1,256 (+4.2%)
$40,024 + $62,412
$102,436
2024
$1,206 (+1.6%)
$39,240 + $61,189
$100,429
2023
$1,186 (+1.5%)
$38,471 + $59,990
$98,461
2022
$1,169 (+2.3%)
$37,717 + $58,814
$96,531
2021
$1,143 (+2.2%)
$36,978 + $57,661
$94,639
2020
$1,119 (+1.1%)
$36,253 + $56,531
$92,784
2019
$1,106 (+1.6%)
$35,882 + $55,952
$91,834
2018
$1,089 (+1.9%)
$35,179 + $54,855
$90,034
2017
$1,068 (+4.0%)
$33,814 + $52,726
$86,540
2016
$1,027 (+1.1%)
$33,814 + $52,726
$86,540
2015
$1,016 (+1.5%)
$33,151 + $51,693
$84,844
2014
$1,001 (+1.9%)
$32,015 + $49,920
$81,935
2012
$982 (+5.8%)
$31,871 + $49,695
$81,566
2011
$928 (+0.2%)
$31,247 + $48,721
$79,968
2010
$926 (+1.0%)
$30,635 + $47,766
$78,401
2009
$917 (+5.1%)
$30,407 + $47,410
$77,817
2008
$872
$29,883 + $46,592
$76,475
Tax history for 891 Rorke Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,256 (+4.2%)
$40,024 + $62,412
$102,436
2024
$1,206 (+1.6%)
$39,240 + $61,189
$100,429
2023
$1,186 (+1.5%)
$38,471 + $59,990
$98,461
2022
$1,169 (+2.3%)
$37,717 + $58,814
$96,531
2021
$1,143 (+2.2%)
$36,978 + $57,661
$94,639
2020
$1,119 (+1.1%)
$36,253 + $56,531
$92,784
2019
$1,106 (+1.6%)
$35,882 + $55,952
$91,834
2018
$1,089 (+1.9%)
$35,179 + $54,855
$90,034
2017
$1,068 (+4.0%)
$33,814 + $52,726
$86,540
2016
$1,027 (+1.1%)
$33,814 + $52,726
$86,540
2015
$1,016 (+1.5%)
$33,151 + $51,693
$84,844
2014
$1,001 (+1.9%)
$32,015 + $49,920
$81,935
2012
$982 (+5.8%)
$31,871 + $49,695
$81,566
2011
$928 (+0.2%)
$31,247 + $48,721
$79,968
2010
$926 (+1.0%)
$30,635 + $47,766
$78,401
2009
$917 (+5.1%)
$30,407 + $47,410
$77,817
2008
$872
$29,883 + $46,592
$76,475
*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
Jan 31, 2017 • Final
Project - building
Repair gas lines following a red tag notice. Abandon the existing gas line under the slab and reroute new gas lines over the roof to the boiler and furnace.
Gas
Jun 26, 2015 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Clean debris from the roof and apply spray foam and coatings.
Roofing
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: 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: 1,510
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,510
Building Sq. Ft: 1,510
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1317 PALO VISTA BOOK 50 PAGE 45 BLOCK 3 LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 418
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,780
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1556
Depth Footage: 113
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: R1B7
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,510
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,780 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12746044
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.27M – $3.96M
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