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1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 1870 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

1.768

Sale price

$16,800,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1870 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-10-029

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/03/2025
Sale price
$16,800,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$205,855
Current property tax
$205,771
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
1.768
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
41 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/03/2025 $16,800,000 XXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
06/06/2018 $15,300,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
09/01/2015 $9,250,000 XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, X.X. XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/07/2025 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
02/07/2025 Grant Deed XXX, XXXXX XXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/03/2025 Deed of Trust XXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/03/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
03/26/2019 Assignment of Rents and Leases XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
03/26/2019 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
06/06/2018 Grant Deed XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
09/01/2015 Deed of Trust & Assignment of XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, X.X. XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
09/01/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, X.X.
11/08/2006 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1870 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
Base tax
$205,855
Current property tax
$205,771
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$17,136,000
Land value
$12,240,000
Building value
$4,896,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $17,408,785 1.2013 $209,132 +4.35%
2024-2025 $17,067,438 1.1743 $200,423 +1.47%
2023-2024 $16,732,783 1.1804 $197,514 +1.13%
2022-2023 $16,404,690 1.1905 $195,298 +2.01%
2021-2022 $16,083,031 1.1904 $191,452 +2.17%
2020-2021 $15,918,120 1.17716 $187,382 +1.09%
2019-2020 $15,606,000 1.18772 $185,356 +63.60%
2018-2019 $9,623,700 1.1773 $113,296 +1.78%
2017-2018 $9,435,000 1.1798 $111,317 +2.66%
2016-2017 $9,250,000 1.1722 $108,429 +220.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/14/2026
03/15/2023
07/16/2019
02/11/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, A
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.52
The Primary School - East Palo Alto NR Private K-2 141 0.53
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.60
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.60
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy 3 Public K-5 248 0.68
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.70
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.90
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.93
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.96
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.99
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.52
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.60
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 0.70
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.90
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.94
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.96
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.05
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter 3 Charter K-8 532 1.06
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.12
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 0.65
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 0.68
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 0.77
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 0.90
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.90
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.94
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.05
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 1.05
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.63
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.68

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Neighbors for 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

1750 University Ave, Palo Alto 510 Center Dr, Palo Alto 15 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 45 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 90 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 1245 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 165 Southwood Dr, Palo Alto 549 W Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 1 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 1530 University Ave, Palo Alto 560 Center Dr, Palo Alto 590 Center Dr, Palo Alto 561 Center Dr, Palo Alto 525 W Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 1331 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 580 W Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 1690 University Ave, Palo Alto 1355 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 1408 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 535 W Crescent Dr, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 1870 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

When was 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 02/03/2025 for $16,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $17,408,785.

What are the property taxes for 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 1870 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $209,131.

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