| Primary address | 895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Community Center |
| Parcel ID | 003-34-033 |
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| Sale date | 09/22/2023 |
| Sale price | $3,330,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $40,803 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.112
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| Year built | 1937 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1937.
What is the assessed value of 895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $3,396,600, the tax amount paid for 895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $40,803.
When was 895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 09/22/2023 for $3,330,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $40,803 |
| Market value | $3,396,600 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 895 Melville 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 | $3,396,600 | 1.2013 | $40,803 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,330,000 | 1.1743 | $39,104 | +369.41% |
| 2023-2024 | $705,728 | 1.1804 | $8,330 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $691,891 | 1.1905 | $8,237 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $678,325 | 1.1904 | $8,075 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 895 Melville 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) | 0.2 (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 895 Melville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.08 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.08 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.25 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.29 |
| Walter Hays Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 294 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.08 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.77 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.80 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.95 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.95 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.77 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.98 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.03 | |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.08 |
| Silicon Valley International School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 556 | 1.19 |
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Here are the neighbors for 895 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1077 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 5,072 | 11/21/2014 | |
| 1057 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 11/05/2012 | ||
| 781 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 01/30/2018 | $4,900,000 | |
| 831 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 09/04/2003 | ||
| 826 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 09/29/2021 | ||
| 920 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 10/21/2016 | ||
| 1026 Fulton St, Palo Alto | 07/29/2013 | ||
| 728 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 01/02/2018 | ||
| 833 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 05/06/2005 | ||
| 1030 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 03/23/2026 | ||
| 1015 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 12/18/2002 | ||
| 863 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 05/24/2018 | $4,300,000 | |
| 813 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 05/12/2025 | $3,880,000 | |
| 1003 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 3,270 | 08/11/2004 | $1,075,000 |
| 960 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 01/08/2018 | ||
| 731 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 07/09/2021 | $2,600,000 | |
| 1050 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 05/26/2022 | $3,550,000 | |
| 717 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 03/06/1998 | ||
| 805 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 04/30/2026 | $6,050,000 | |
| 751 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 10/23/2003 |