Sold on Sep 2026

$3,201,000

•

1,069

sq ft

938 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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About this home

Located on a secluded, tucked-away circle, this 3-bedroom Eichler blends timeless Mid-Century Modern design on a large 9,450 plus SF lot. Signature Eichler details include vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, an open floor plan filled with natural light, and a dramatic living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace. A generous patio provides a great setting for relaxing and entertaining. Radiant-heated floors offer year-round comfort, while fresh interior and exterior paint and new light fixtures add a modern touch. The spacious lot may offer potential to expand the existing home or build new, plus an ADU and/or JDU, subject to City requirements and approvals; buyer to independently verify. Ideally located near parks, the Palo Alto YMCA, Midtown cafes, shopping and restaurants, with access to commute routes and Silicon Valley tech campuses. Sought-after schools include Palo Verde Elementary, Ohlone Elementary (choice school), JLS Middle, and Palo Alto High.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

9,720 sq ftLot Size

$2,994Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Umang Sanchorawala •DRE #01471341 • Compass

Listed by Lori Buecheler •DRE #01859485 • Compass

Contact: 650-960-5363

Bought with Yunpu Li •DRE #02141316 • BQ Realty

Bought with Christina Yang •DRE #02110504 • BQ Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82057583

Redfin Estimate

$2,913,573

$287K since sold in September 2026$112K since August

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.77M) of 5 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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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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2 MoM

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Sale and tax history for 938 Van Auken Cir

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82057583

Sep 14, 2026

Sold

$3,201,000

$2,994/sq ft

Sep 14, 2026

Sold

$3,201,000

$2,994/sq ft

Aug 20, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 20, 2026

Pending

—

Aug 13, 2026

Listed

$2,998,000

$2,804/sq ft

Aug 13, 2026

Listed

$2,998,000

$2,804/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,376 (+3.9%)

$186,448 + $181,782

$368,230

2024

$5,175 (+1.6%)

$182,793 + $178,218

$361,011

2023

$5,095 (+1.3%)

$179,209 + $174,724

$353,933

2022

$5,028 (+2.0%)

$175,696 + $171,299

$346,995

2021

$4,928 (+1.8%)

$172,251 + $167,941

$340,192

2020

$4,842 (+1.2%)

$168,874 + $164,649

$333,523

2019

$4,784 (+2.4%)

$167,143 + $162,961

$330,104

2018

$4,671 (+1.8%)

$163,866 + $159,766

$323,632

2017

$4,588 (+2.8%)

$157,503 + $153,563

$311,066

2016

$4,462 (+1.1%)

$157,503 + $153,563

$311,066

2015

$4,412 (+4.2%)

$154,415 + $150,552

$304,967

2014

$4,236 (+4.1%)

$149,117 + $145,387

$294,504

2012

$4,071 (+6.1%)

$148,444 + $144,730

$293,174

2011

$3,837

$145,534 + $141,893

$287,427

2010

$3,836 (+3.5%)

$142,681 + $139,111

$281,792

2009

$3,706 (+4.6%)

$141,615 + $138,072

$279,687

2008

$3,542

$139,169 + $135,688

$274,857

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,720 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1951

Sq. Ft.

1,069

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12705037

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

R-1

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.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park

Jul 19, 2022 • Final

Project - building

Install a new drain line on the side of the house and connect it to the existing sewer line. All work is to be performed on private property.

Plumbing

Feb 26, 2013 • Active

Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)

Tear off the existing tar and gravel roof and install a new built-up roofing system with a cool roof cap sheet. No resheeting is included.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 2
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Carport, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub

Room Information
Storage
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Outside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Radiant

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Other (See Remarks)
Yard/Grounds: Backyard

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

Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,069

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 748778

Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Palo Verde Elementary
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
High School: Palo Alto High
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,069
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,720 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12705037

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

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Schools

Palo Verde Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Palo Alto High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

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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, 15 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in Palo Alto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.9 hrs

6.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.77M – $3.35M

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Home values near 938 Van Auken Cir

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
929 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$3,321,550
914 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1467 Sq. Ft.	$3,418,656

Address	Redfin Estimate
951 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1118 Sq. Ft.	$2,740,993
954 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1745 Sq. Ft.	$4,176,561

Address	Redfin Estimate
905 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2119 Sq. Ft.	$4,122,696
926 Van Auken Cir, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$3,029,230

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