20898 Wardell Rd is a 2,737 square foot house on a 0.42 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Saratoga data, we estimate the home's value is $4,046,991.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$1,479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$4,046,991
$43K since August
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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($4.25M) 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
$19,685 (+2.8%)
$1,162,548 + $459,147
$1,621,695
2024
$19,153 (+0.9%)
$1,139,753 + $450,145
$1,589,898
2023
$18,979 (+0.9%)
$1,117,405 + $441,319
$1,558,724
2022
$18,815 (+1.1%)
$1,095,496 + $432,666
$1,528,162
2021
$18,611 (+1.6%)
$1,074,016 + $424,183
$1,498,199
2020
$18,317 (+2.6%)
$1,052,957 + $415,866
$1,468,823
2019
$17,861 (+2.6%)
$1,042,161 + $411,602
$1,453,763
2018
$17,410 (+0.6%)
$1,021,727 + $403,532
$1,425,259
2017
$17,306 (+3.3%)
$982,053 + $387,863
$1,369,916
2016
$16,758 (+0.7%)
$982,053 + $387,863
$1,369,916
2015
$16,642 (+2.6%)
$962,798 + $380,258
$1,343,056
2014
$16,219 (+2.4%)
$929,760 + $367,211
$1,296,971
2012
$15,845 (−13.6%)
$925,558 + $365,552
$1,291,110
2011
$18,333 (+24.5%)
$907,410 + $358,385
$1,265,795
2010
$14,722
$1,090,000 + $420,000
$1,510,000
2009
$14,718 (+5.7%)
$870,011 + $344,413
$1,214,424
2008
$13,925
$854,979 + $338,463
$1,193,442
Tax history for 20898 Wardell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,685 (+2.8%)
$1,162,548 + $459,147
$1,621,695
2024
$19,153 (+0.9%)
$1,139,753 + $450,145
$1,589,898
2023
$18,979 (+0.9%)
$1,117,405 + $441,319
$1,558,724
2022
$18,815 (+1.1%)
$1,095,496 + $432,666
$1,528,162
2021
$18,611 (+1.6%)
$1,074,016 + $424,183
$1,498,199
2020
$18,317 (+2.6%)
$1,052,957 + $415,866
$1,468,823
2019
$17,861 (+2.6%)
$1,042,161 + $411,602
$1,453,763
2018
$17,410 (+0.6%)
$1,021,727 + $403,532
$1,425,259
2017
$17,306 (+3.3%)
$982,053 + $387,863
$1,369,916
2016
$16,758 (+0.7%)
$982,053 + $387,863
$1,369,916
2015
$16,642 (+2.6%)
$962,798 + $380,258
$1,343,056
2014
$16,219 (+2.4%)
$929,760 + $367,211
$1,296,971
2012
$15,845 (−13.6%)
$925,558 + $365,552
$1,291,110
2011
$18,333 (+24.5%)
$907,410 + $358,385
$1,265,795
2010
$14,722
$1,090,000 + $420,000
$1,510,000
2009
$14,718 (+5.7%)
$870,011 + $344,413
$1,214,424
2008
$13,925
$854,979 + $338,463
$1,193,442
*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-1-15,000
Single-Family Residential District
In addition to the objectives set forth in Section 15-05.020, the single-family residential districts are included in the Zoning Ordinance to achieve the following purposes: To reserve appropriately located areas for family living at a reasonable range of population densities consistent with sound standards of public health and safety.; To ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each single-family dwelling unit.; To protect single-family dwellings from the congestion and lack of privacy associated with multi-family dwellings.; To provide space for community facilities needed to complement residential areas and for institutions, which require a residential environment.; To protect residential properties from the hazards, noise and congestion created by commercial and industrial uses.; To protect residential properties from fire, explosion, noxious fumes, noise, excessive light or glare and other hazards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Communications tower
Nov 30, 2015 • Final
Miscellaneous
Install a rooftop solar system.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 17, 2007 • Final
Plmg
Plumbing
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: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,737
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,737
Building Sq. Ft: 2,737
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,125
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: SARATOGA CITY
Acres: 0.4161
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 125
Zoning Code: R115
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SARATOGA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,737
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 36614028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Blue Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Monta Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
The Saratoga housing market remains highly competitive, driven by strong demand and limited inventory. Over the past three months, the median home price was approximately $3.5M, reflecting continued buyer interest in this highly desirable community.