NOT LISTED FOR SALE

822 Rorke Way Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,290,809 - $4,237,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,657 Sq Ft
$2,305/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Balcony
  • Palo Verde Elementary School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of June 2023

Situated on a quiet South Palo Alto street lies this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,657 sq.ft. home on a large 7,573 sq.ft. lot. Enter into the living room with vaulted ceilings & fireplace which flows into the dining room. Adjacent is the highly functional kitchen with a suite of appliances including cooktop, oven, microwave, warming tray, trash compactor, dishwasher & refrigerator. Plentiful storage, a desk & 2 skylights complete the kitchen. The separate family room has a wet bar, wine refrigerator & doors out to the backyard. The spacious primary suite has high ceilings, en-suite bath & walk-in cedar closet. One nearby bedroom is good size & near a recently remodeled hall bath with shower over tub. The 3rd bedroom could be a perfect office. A 2 car garage with cabinetry is included. The yard features a fenced, private courtyard patio in the front & a covered patio in the back surrounded by colorful flower beds. Only 1 block to Palo Verde Elementary. Close to 101, 4 parks & Midtown Shopping.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Heng Seroff Group

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #70010137 Listed on: 05/31/2023

Last Renter's Agent

Heng Seroff Group

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #70010137 Listed on: 05/31/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,163

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,575

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,657 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 7,575 Sq Ft Lot
  • Floor Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,498
  • Property Available on 6/15/23
  • Rent includes gardener
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,163

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available: 06/15/2023
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required, Deposit Required
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Security Deposit: 6498

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Age: 68
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1657
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1657
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Floor Furnace

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Palo Verde Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 320
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1739
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7573.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7573.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Lai Kenny and Liu Anne
Bought by
Lai Kenny C and Liu Anne Y
Current Estimated Value
$3,818,952

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Adams Shirley L
Bought by
Lai Kenny and Liu Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$91,360
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$3,570,853

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2006
Sold by
Adams Irven C and Adams Shirley L
Bought by
Adams Irven C and Adams Shirley L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lai Kenny C -- None Available
Lai Kenny $2,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Adams Irven C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lai Kenny $120,000
Open Lai Kenny $1,180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Rented $6,498 0.0% --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 Price Changed $6,498 -3.0% $4 / Sq Ft
06/10/2023 06/10/23 Price Changed $6,698 -4.3% $4 / Sq Ft
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Rent $6,998 -- --
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $29,163 $2,451,716 $2,206,550 $245,166
2024 $29,163 $2,403,644 $2,163,285 $240,359
2023 $28,732 $2,356,515 $2,120,868 $235,647
2022 $28,398 $2,310,310 $2,079,283 $231,027
2021 $27,838 $2,265,011 $2,038,513 $226,498
2020 $27,263 $2,241,787 $2,017,611 $224,176
2019 $26,961 $2,197,831 $1,978,050 $219,781
2018 $26,220 $2,154,737 $1,939,265 $215,472
2017 $25,759 $2,112,489 $1,901,241 $211,248
2016 $25,083 $2,071,068 $1,863,962 $207,106
2015 $24,837 $2,039,960 $1,835,964 $203,996
2014 $1,926 $106,204 $32,015 $74,189
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Heng Seroff Group

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81930104

MLSListings

APN: 127-46-016

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Palo Verde

822 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 822 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 31 May 2023 and is currently priced at $3,818,952. This property was built in 1955. 822 Rorke Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Palo Verde Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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