Updated: Feb 14, 2026
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412 Olive Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
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Clarum Homes is different than other home builders. Our difference is rooted in our core purpose: we work to transform the way you live.
This means a relentless commitment to lead the way in home building innovation. It means blending unsurpassed energy-efficient technology and sustainable building materials with homes that are gorgeously designed, healthy for occupants, and amazingly comfortable.
It also means creating a building process that’s enjoyable for everyone who is involved. We bend over backwards to provide exceptional client service, ongoing communication, and great listening skills. From our project managers to our on-site clean-up crew, our team is fully engaged in our work. This transforms the entire building experience into one of engagement, excitement, and enthusiasm.
From BuildZoom: Clarum Homes, 412 Olive Ave, Palo Alto, CA (Employees: John Biddle Suppes and Lane Clarum Hansen Llc) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 115 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Clarum Homes Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 322-7069
Address: 412 Olive Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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A new 3, 260 square foot single-story residence with a 458 square foot attached two-car garage 6/1/22 - revised landscape planting plan. no change in square footage or valuation
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2021-01186
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25,193
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish extension. pool completely and fill in alongside main structure demolish. pool previously drained under sip permit #7543 resub01 - bca - 10/28/25 - response to pln and cvl related: pln2024-00145_minor subdivision bld2025-01887_tpp bld2025-01842_lot 1 bld2025-01850_lot 2 bld2025-01852_lot 3 bld2025-02216_demo extension structure
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-02226
Status:
aca update
Fee:
$1,003
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling garage decks
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
172683
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Demolish extension. structure per plans. underground utilities shall remain unless otherwise noted on plans resub01 - bca - 10/28/25 - response to pln and swr related: pln2024-00145_minor subdivision bld2025-01887_tpp issued 10/24/25 bld2025-01842_lot 1 bld2025-01850_lot 2 bld2025-01852_lot 3 bld2025-02226_pool demolish
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-02216
Status:
triage
Fee:
$867
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A new 4, 458 square foot two-story residence with an attached adu and a 488 square foot garage. no use permit
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
BLD2021-02467
Status:
final
Fee:
$28,411
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Building (n) pier foundation for future 1850 sf pool and ramp. pool foundation only (grading for all approved under 2018-49387.)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV19-1385
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,173
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new 3088 square foot two story single family residential home. (garage under 19-557; all fees taken under this permit)
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
BLD2019-00556
Status:
complete
Fee:
$19,322
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family multi family manufactured detached adu
2025-07-10
*addressing pending apn assignment* new single family dwelling w attached jadu & attached 2 car garage on lot3 total 5 bed 5.5 bathroom 9/19/25 - per sonal new apn still pending related: pln2024-00145_minor subdivision bld2025-01842_sfd(lot1) bld2025-01850_sfd(lot2) bld2025-01887_tpp issued 10/24/25 bld2025-02216_demo bld2025-02226_demo pool
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-01852
Status:
filed
Fee:
$15,980
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family multi family manufactured detached adu
2025-07-10
*addressing pending apn assignment* new single family dwelling w attached jadu & attached 2 car garage on lot2 total 5bed 5.5bath 9/19/25 - per sonal new apn still pending related: pln2024-00145_minor subdivision bld2025-01842_sfd(lot1) bld2025-01852_sfd(lot3) bld2025-01887_tpp issued 10/24/25 bld2025-02216_demo bld2025-02226_demo pool
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-01850
Status:
filed
Fee:
$15,988
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family multi family manufactured detached adu
2025-07-10
*addressing pending apn assignment* new single family dwelling (3 552sf; including jadu) attached jadu & attached 2 car garage (428 sf) on lot1 total 5 bed 5.5 bathroom 9/19/25 - per sonal new apn still pending related: pln2024-00145_minor subdivision bld2025-01850_sfd(lot2) bld2025-01852_sfd(lot3) bld2025-01887_tpp issued 10/24/25 bld2025-02216_demo bld2025-02226_demopool
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-01842
Status:
filed
Fee:
$16,002
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish & installation of sidewalk see lc23-00111 ps23-00005
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E23-00098
Status:
fees paid
Fee:
$3,198
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish & replace sidewalk curb & gutter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E25-00259
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,280
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New multi-family
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD19-01450
Status:
final
Fee:
$139,648
Permit Type:
Condominium
Building Type:
N/A
New 480 sf adu at 530 hobart (detached). please review special conditions noted in job card
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLD2021-01183
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,046
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Multi-family residential exterior modifications and landscape improvements to include: remodeling to existing facades windows doors cornice and railings. upgrade siding from plywood to stucco in various areas
Valuation:
$98,000
Permit #:
BLD2018-00587
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,312
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New mixed use building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD19-01769
Status:
final
Fee:
$91,387
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New mixed use building: residential condominiums 2nd & 3rd floor retail & mercantile condominiums 1st floor; parking 1st floor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2015-00478
Status:
final
Fee:
$103,039
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sidewalk for 425 first st see lc23-00111 ps23-00006
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E23-00099
Status:
fees paid
Fee:
$12,244
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New condo unit 14
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD22-00625
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New commercial unit 11
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD22-00624
Status:
final
Fee:
$123
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 719142 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
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115
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest National Insurance Company |
184
Permits
- Building permit records show that Clarum Homes has worked on 184 permitted projects.
Clarum Homes Employees
JS
John Biddle Suppes
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
LL
Lane Clarum Hansen Llc