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1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 1056 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1927

Acreage

0.385

Sale price

$5.4M

General Information

Address
Primary address
1056 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-05-026

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/14/2021
Sale price
$5,375,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$69,892
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1927
Lot
Acreage
0.385
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/14/2021 $5,375,000 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/20/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/14/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/11/2021 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/12/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/12/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
02/08/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
01/04/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
10/31/2016 Trustee's Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
10/31/2016 Trustee's Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
03/26/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1056 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$69,892
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,818,072
Land value
$4,870,944
Building value
$947,128

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $5,703,993 1.2013 $68,522 +4.35%
2024-2025 $5,592,150 1.1743 $65,669 +1.47%
2023-2024 $5,482,500 1.1804 $64,715 +1.13%
2022-2023 $5,375,000 1.1905 $63,989 +552.15%
2021-2022 $824,232 1.1904 $9,812 +2.18%
2020-2021 $815,782 1.17716 $9,603 +1.09%
2019-2020 $799,787 1.18772 $9,499 +2.91%
2018-2019 $784,106 1.1773 $9,231 +1.78%
2017-2018 $768,732 1.1798 $9,070 +2.66%
2016-2017 $753,659 1.1722 $8,834 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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 0.48
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.54
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.54
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.61
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.62
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.96
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.54
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.61
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.99
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.01
Peninsula School, Ltd NR Private K-8 218 1.11
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.30
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.31
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.32
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.34
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.54
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.15
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.23
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.24
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.25
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.31
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.31
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.32
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.42
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.47

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Neighbors for 1056 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 551 Hale St, Palo Alto 970 University Ave, Palo Alto 407 Hale St, Palo Alto 920 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 945 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 633 Seneca St, Palo Alto 480 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 1057 University Ave, Palo Alto 627 Seneca St, Palo Alto 920 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 900 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 509 Hale St, Palo Alto 1139 University Ave, Palo Alto 1125 University Ave, Palo Alto 650 Hale St, Palo Alto 940 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 1056 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 year built for 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1927.

When was 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 12/14/2021 for $5,375,000.

What is the assessed value of 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $5,818,072.

What are the property taxes for 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 1056 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $69,892.

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