Santa Clara County  »  94301  »  University Ave  »  1021 University Ave

1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Permits
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Crescent Park
Parcel ID 003-05-028

Sales & Tax Overview for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 02/13/2004
Sale price $1,800,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $30,660

Lot & Building Information for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.23
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,559,215, the tax amount paid for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $30,743.

When was 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 02/13/2004 for $1,800,000.

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 21, 2026 How to Find Land Boundaries: Free & Paid Methods
If you need to find land boundaries fast, you can start with a free county parcel/GIS viewer or a premium platform like PropertyShark to see an approximate parcel outline and lot data. However, keep in mind that a web-based land boundaries map is a starting point, not the legal finish line.
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/13/2004 $1,800,000
04/07/2003 $1,588,690
08/15/1990 $700,000
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto with a free account.
Sign up

*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/13/2004 Deed
04/07/2003 Deed
07/10/1997 Deed
08/15/1990 Deed
               
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Access detailed property tax data for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $30,744
Current property tax $30,660
Market value $2,559,215

Assessment History for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,559,215 1.2013 $30,744 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,509,036 1.1743 $29,464 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,459,840 1.1804 $29,036 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,411,609 1.1905 $28,710 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,364,324 1.1904 $28,145 +2.17%

Permits for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

The complete history of permits filed for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.

Data not available for this property.

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zone(s) A, AH (See more on map)
Fire hazard zone See more on map
Faults and tsunami inundation zone map
Landslides and liquefaction map

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.45
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.52
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.52
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.59
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.52
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.59
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.59
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.00
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 1.03

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.52
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.15
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.23
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.27
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.27

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
475 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 04/20/2000
1031 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 10/16/2002
1189 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 05/15/2024 $7,278,000
420 Maple St, Palo Alto 05/30/2024 $15,100,000
420 Palm St, Palo Alto 09/08/2025 $14,500,000
428 Maple St, Palo Alto 04/06/2011
1042 University Ave, Palo Alto 11/06/2009 $2,395,000
405 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 05/26/2016 $8,300,000
1233 University Ave, Palo Alto 05/27/2025
551 Hale St, Palo Alto 05/10/2011 $4,700,000
441 Maple St, Palo Alto 12/17/2015
1030 University Ave, Palo Alto 08/13/2015
418 Palm St, Palo Alto 11/09/2010
527 Hale St, Palo Alto 05/24/2001
480 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 05/04/2001
633 Seneca St, Palo Alto 07/14/2015
1005 University Ave, Palo Alto 07/26/2021 $5,100,000
1307 University Ave, Palo Alto 04/24/2026
1139 University Ave, Palo Alto 07/12/2021
1125 University Ave, Palo Alto 07/16/2010 $3,650,000

Nearby ZIP Codes for 1021 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report