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970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 970 University Ave

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General Information

Address
Primary address
970 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-04-076

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$2,470
Current property tax
$2,385
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.482
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
41 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$2,470
Current property tax
$2,385
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$205,571
Land value
$88,003
Building value
$117,568

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $205,571 1.2013 $2,470 +4.34%
2024-2025 $201,541 1.1743 $2,367 +1.47%
2023-2024 $197,590 1.1804 $2,332 +1.13%
2022-2023 $193,717 1.1905 $2,306 +2.00%
2021-2022 $189,919 1.1904 $2,261 +2.18%
2020-2021 $187,973 1.17716 $2,213 +1.09%
2019-2020 $184,289 1.18772 $2,189 +2.91%
2018-2019 $180,677 1.1773 $2,127 +1.78%
2017-2018 $177,135 1.1798 $2,090 +2.66%
2016-2017 $173,663 1.1722 $2,036 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/11/2022
02/09/2022
04/03/2014
04/03/2014

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.40
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.56
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.58
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.58
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.65
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.93
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.09
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.58
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.65
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.94
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 1.07
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.08
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.24
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.37
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.40
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.58
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.08
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.17
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.24
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.30
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.30
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.32
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.38
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.49
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.50

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Neighbors for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

445 Hale St, Palo Alto 649 Seneca St, Palo Alto 827 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 421 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 960 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 407 Hale St, Palo Alto 1039 University Ave, Palo Alto 920 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 945 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 1057 University Ave, Palo Alto 1056 University Ave, Palo Alto 633 Seneca St, Palo Alto 480 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 627 Seneca St, Palo Alto 920 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 900 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 509 Hale St, Palo Alto 650 Hale St, Palo Alto 940 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 838 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the assessed value of 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $205,571.

What are the property taxes for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 970 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $2,469.

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