NOT LISTED FOR SALE

894 Rorke Way Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Verde Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,705,269 - $5,779,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,137 Sq Ft
$1,646/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2022

Last sale price $5,030,000 $1,603 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,392/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Palo Verde Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2022

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Forward

Compass License #01947457 Listed on: 03/15/2022

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $60,239

Year Built

  • 1997

Lot Details

  • 8,512 Sq Ft Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,137 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$60,239

Year Built

1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1B7
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 25
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3137
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1997

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3137
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Library
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower And Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Pool: Spa - Jetted

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1954
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8511.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8511.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2013
Sold by
Perlmutter Robert Jon and Perlmutter Rachel Meredith
Bought by
Perlmutter Robert Jon and Perlmutter Rachel Meredith
Current Estimated Value
$5,162,817

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2009
Sold by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B
Bought by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2002
Sold by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B
Bought by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$522,500
Interest Rate
6.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2000
Sold by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B
Bought by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1997
Sold by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B
Bought by
Perlmutter Robert J and Perlmutter Rachel B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Perlmutter Robert Jon -- None Available
Perlmutter Robert Jon -- None Available
Perlmutter Robert J -- Chicago Title
Perlmutter Robert J -- Fidelity National Title Co
Perlmutter Robert J -- --
Perlmutter Robert J -- All Cal Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Perlmutter Robert J $417,000
Closed Perlmutter Robert J $522,500
Closed Perlmutter Robert J $544,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2022 05/03/22 Sold $5,030,000 +25.8% $1,603 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2022 03/15/22 For Sale $3,998,000 -- $1,274 / Sq Ft
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 $60,239 $5,337,875 $3,820,348 $1,517,527
2024 $60,239 $5,050,000 $3,675,000 $1,375,000
2023 $58,755 $5,130,600 $3,672,000 $1,458,600
2022 $9,432 $710,151 $156,171 $553,980
2021 $9,245 $696,227 $153,109 $543,118
2020 $9,068 $689,089 $151,540 $537,549
2019 $8,964 $675,578 $148,569 $527,009
2018 $8,733 $662,332 $145,656 $516,676
2017 $8,579 $649,346 $142,800 $506,546
2016 $8,350 $636,614 $140,000 $496,614
2015 $8,263 $627,053 $137,898 $489,155
2014 $8,025 $614,771 $135,197 $479,574
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Forward

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lisa Forward

    Compass

    (650) 281-4745

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Lisa Forward
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81882369

MLSListings

APN: 127-46-052

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94303 Palo Verde

894 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 894 Rorke Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 since 15 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $5,162,817, approximately $1,645 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 894 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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