Off Market May 2022 for $5M

$5,202,591

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $31,729/mo

•

3,137

sq ft

894 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

A home built for gathering, this is where small moments become big memories. Custom designed to elevate the simple rituals of daily life with an effortless flow of living, dining, entertaining, cooking, and relaxing. Chefs kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate freezer, double convection oven, granite countertops, abundant cabinet space, and more. Luminous living room is wrapped in vaulted ceilings and large windows for abundant natural light. Gather by the fireplace, curl up with a book in the library, or take the party outside to a garden oasis, with plenty of room for gardening, lounging, or entertaining among blossoming fruit trees. Primary bedroom on the main level and boasts separate outdoor access and large bathroom. Three additional bedrooms and bonus room upstairs. Lovingly maintained with new interior and exterior paint, carpet, hardwoods and more. An excellent lifestyle choice for the most discerning buyer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

8,511 sq ftLot Size

$1,658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Forward •DRE #01947457 • Compass

Contact: 650-281-4745

Bought with Dorothy Liu •DRE #01777158 • Compass

Redfin checked: 14 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81882369

Redfin Estimate

$5,202,591

$173K since sold in May 2022$53K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.2% higher than the average sale price ($4.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,400,000
A
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,364 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$4,267,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,918 sq ft
887 Loma Verde Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$4,250,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,120 sq ft
3248 Clifton Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$4,580,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,275 sq ft
3845 Grove Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$5,280,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,016 sq ft
3198 Maddux Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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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 894 Rorke Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$65,081 (+8.0%)

$3,896,754 + $1,547,877

$5,444,631

2024

$60,239 (+2.5%)

$3,820,348 + $1,517,527

$5,337,875

2023

$58,755 (+522.9%)

$3,675,000 + $1,375,000

$5,050,000

2022

$9,432 (+2.0%)

$3,672,000 + $1,458,600

$5,130,600

2021

$9,245 (+2.0%)

$156,171 + $553,980

$710,151

2020

$9,068 (+1.2%)

$153,109 + $543,118

$696,227

2019

$8,964 (+2.6%)

$151,540 + $537,549

$689,089

2018

$8,733 (+1.8%)

$148,569 + $527,009

$675,578

2017

$8,579 (+2.8%)

$142,800 + $506,546

$649,346

2016

$8,349 (+1.0%)

$142,800 + $506,546

$649,346

2015

$8,263 (+3.0%)

$140,000 + $496,614

$636,614

2014

$8,025 (+2.0%)

$135,197 + $479,574

$614,771

2012

$7,865 (+6.1%)

$134,586 + $477,407

$611,993

2011

$7,412

$131,948 + $468,047

$599,995

2010

$7,412 (+2.3%)

$129,361 + $458,870

$588,231

2009

$7,245 (+5.0%)

$128,395 + $455,441

$583,836

2008

$6,899

$126,178 + $447,572

$573,750

Tax history for 894 Rorke Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$65,081 (+8.0%)

$3,896,754 + $1,547,877

$5,444,631

2024

$60,239 (+2.5%)

$3,820,348 + $1,517,527

$5,337,875

2023

$58,755 (+522.9%)

$3,675,000 + $1,375,000

$5,050,000

2022

$9,432 (+2.0%)

$3,672,000 + $1,458,600

$5,130,600

2021

$9,245 (+2.0%)

$156,171 + $553,980

$710,151

2020

$9,068 (+1.2%)

$153,109 + $543,118

$696,227

2019

$8,964 (+2.6%)

$151,540 + $537,549

$689,089

2018

$8,733 (+1.8%)

$148,569 + $527,009

$675,578

2017

$8,579 (+2.8%)

$142,800 + $506,546

$649,346

2016

$8,349 (+1.0%)

$142,800 + $506,546

$649,346

2015

$8,263 (+3.0%)

$140,000 + $496,614

$636,614

2014

$8,025 (+2.0%)

$135,197 + $479,574

$614,771

2012

$7,865 (+6.1%)

$134,586 + $477,407

$611,993

2011

$7,412

$131,948 + $468,047

$599,995

2010

$7,412 (+2.3%)

$129,361 + $458,870

$588,231

2009

$7,245 (+5.0%)

$128,395 + $455,441

$583,836

2008

$6,899

$126,178 + $447,572

$573,750

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,511

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

3,137

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12746052

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 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

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Covered Parking
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower and Tub

Room Information
Library
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Oven (Double), Pantry, Refrigerator(s), Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa - Jetted

Property Features
Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling, Video/Audio System, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,137

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 676457

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1954
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1B7

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,137
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,511 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12746052
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023

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 • 0.7mi

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

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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4.9 hrs

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$4.94M – $5.98M

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Home values near 894 Rorke Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
895 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1195 Sq. Ft.	$3,105,901
875 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1769 Sq. Ft.	$3,953,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
811 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1793 Sq. Ft.	$3,591,218
891 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$3,444,247

Address	Redfin Estimate
890 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$3,222,164
819 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$3,368,918

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