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1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Crescent Park
Parcel ID 003-05-008

Sales & Tax Overview for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 07/26/2021
Sale price $5,100,000
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Current property tax $37,439

Lot & Building Information for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.459
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,123,555, the tax amount paid for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $37,523.

When was 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/26/2021 for $5,100,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/26/2021 $5,100,000

Title Documents for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/06/2024 Deed of Trust 05/27/2054
12/01/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
12/01/2021 Deed of Trust
07/26/2021 Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust
07/26/2021 Grant Deed
06/07/2019 Deed of Trust
06/07/2019 Deed of Trust 07/01/2049
04/11/2018 Deed of Trust 05/01/2048
12/14/2000 Deed
09/16/1992 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $37,523
Current property tax $37,439
Market value $3,123,555

Assessment History for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1005 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 $3,123,555 1.2013 $37,523 +4.35%
2024-2025 $3,062,310 1.1743 $35,961 +1.47%
2023-2024 $3,002,265 1.1804 $35,439 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,943,398 1.1905 $35,041 +110.42%
2021-2022 $1,398,972 1.1904 $16,653 +2.17%

Permits for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/12/2014
05/12/2014
05/24/2013
11/18/2011
09/28/2011
09/09/2011
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.44
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 0.60

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 0.60
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.99
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 1.05

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 1.14
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.22
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.26
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.29

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Neighbors for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 1005 University Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
456 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 11/28/1995
1031 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 10/16/2002
475 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 04/20/2000
1189 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 05/15/2024 $7,278,000
1021 University Ave, Palo Alto 02/13/2004 $1,800,000
460 Maple St, Palo Alto 03/16/2017
1405 University Ave, Palo Alto 11/02/2011
1042 University Ave, Palo Alto 11/06/2009 $2,395,000
428 Maple St, Palo Alto 04/06/2011
420 Palm St, Palo Alto 09/08/2025 $14,500,000
420 Maple St, Palo Alto 05/30/2024 $15,100,000
575 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 03/16/2018 $3,750,000
441 Maple St, Palo Alto 12/17/2015
1181 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 09/30/2020 $4,065,000
418 Palm St, Palo Alto 11/09/2010
580 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 01/04/1999
460 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 07/06/2011
1169 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 03/20/2007
1176 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 01/08/2018 $4,000,000
1307 University Ave, Palo Alto 04/24/2026

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