| Primary address | 1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94303 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Duveneck - St Francis |
| Parcel ID | 003-24-040 |
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| Sale date | 02/14/1997 |
| Sale price | $779,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $17,087 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.244
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $1,429,345, the tax amount paid for 1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is $17,170.
When was 1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 last sold?1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was last sold in 03/02/2012.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/1997 | $779,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $17,171 |
| Current property tax | $17,087 |
| Market value | $1,429,345 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1540 Dana 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 | $1,429,345 | 1.2013 | $17,171 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,401,320 | 1.1743 | $16,456 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,373,844 | 1.1804 | $16,217 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,346,907 | 1.1905 | $16,035 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,320,498 | 1.1904 | $15,719 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1540 Dana 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.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | A, AH (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duveneck Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 346 | 0.21 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.47 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.47 |
| International School Of The Peninsula | NR | Private | K | 75 | 0.64 |
| Silicon Valley International School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 556 | 0.64 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.47 |
| Silicon Valley International School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 556 | 0.64 |
| Fusion Academy Palo Alto | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Fusion Academy - Palo Alto | NR | Private | 7-12 | 50 | 0.70 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.72 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley International School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 556 | 0.64 |
| Fusion Academy Palo Alto | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 0.70 |
| Fusion Academy - Palo Alto | NR | Private | 7-12 | 50 | 0.70 |
| East Palo Alto Academy | 4 | Charter | 9-12 | 299 | 0.87 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 267 | 0.91 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1540 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 812 Boyce Ave, Palo Alto | 09/11/2012 | $1,750,000 | |
| 1558 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 12/05/2014 | ||
| 1580 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 02/26/2025 | ||
| 1590 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 09/20/2024 | ||
| 1529 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 05/15/2019 | ||
| 1505 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 04/09/2019 | ||
| 825 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 02/01/2006 | ||
| 811 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 05/24/2022 | $3,750,000 | |
| 1539 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 07/02/2021 | $3,580,000 | |
| 1561 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 06/20/2017 | ||
| 1571 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 03/15/2021 | ||
| 820 Boyce Ave, Palo Alto | 07/17/2014 | ||
| 655 Newell Rd, Palo Alto | 12/29/2016 | ||
| 1581 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 09/18/2025 | ||
| 1550 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 10/31/2016 | $3,605,000 | |
| 861 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 11/05/2009 | $2,030,000 | |
| 1555 Dana Ave, Palo Alto | 01/25/2013 | ||
| 1576 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 01/10/2017 | ||
| 959 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 07/21/2011 | $2,150,000 | |
| 1542 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 03/25/1999 |