3827 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

3827 Ross Rd is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1955. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,421 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,405 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, heating system, and is currently valued at approximately $2,088,000–$2,848,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (546 Math, 516 English)—above state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
    • 69% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787.
    • Average annual spending: $59,990.

Property Features:

  • Mid-century modern charm with vaulted ceilings and open living space.
  • Formal living area flows into a bright dining space with yard access.
  • Kitchen and family room at the back with landscaped yard views.
  • Fireplace adds warmth and character.
  • Primary bedroom with ensuite bath and slider to the yard.
  • Two additional bedrooms and full bath.
  • Extensive landscaping in both front and back yards—ideal for outdoor entertaining.
  • Lot size: 0.17 acres (approx. 7,405 sq. ft.).

Location Benefits:

  • Quiet Palo Verde community—tucked away from major road arterials.
  • Close to parks: Ramos Park, Mitchell Park, Magical Bridge Playground, and Mitchell Library.
  • Convenient to schools, recreation, Piazzas Market, and local shopping.
  • Family-friendly neighborhood with strong community feel.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-07-25 For Sale 2600000.00
2019-08-16 Pending NaN
2019-08-26 Sold 2528000.00
2019-09-13 Sold 2237800.00
2019-10-07 For Sale 2508600.00
2022-05-12 Off Market NaN
2022-09-17 Pending NaN
2023-09-13 Sold 2528000.00
2024-07-25 For Sale 2784454.25
2024-08-01 Pending NaN
2024-08-21 Sold 3300000.00

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
FORD AEROSPACE (PCB STORAGE LOT) 3939 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4606, USA N N NF 0 CAD000030528 0.25
SAN ANTONIO/ W BAYSHORE AREA CHARLESTON &, Fabian Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399867 0.32
ADVALLOY INC 844 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4611, USA N N NF 0 CAD009463779 0.38
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.46
CHARLESTON BUSINESS PARK 2400-2460 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1630, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400954 0.69
PALO ALTO DEPT OF UTILS 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3213, USA N N NF 0 CAT000604017 0.97
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MAXAR SPACE LLC 3825 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4604, USA 28 2022 Yes 94303FRDRS3825F 0.32
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.42
SYMTRON CORP 4019 Transport Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4914, USA 11 1991 N/A 94303SYMTR4019T 0.47
GOOCH & HOUSEGO (PALO ALTO) LLC 1040 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA 32 2014 Yes 94303CRYST1060E 0.48
US FILTER/CONTINENTAL 930 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4907, USA 1 1994 N/A 94303SFLTR930CO 0.48
DAVILA INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITS INC 2420 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1622, USA 15 1997 N/A 94043DVLNT2420C 0.69

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
ALL AUTOMOTIVE 2622 Bayshore Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1013, USA OPR: Operating 0.54
BELL INDUSTRIES 2637 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043-1100, USA OPR: Operating 0.58

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 6

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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