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286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto
Zip code 94303
County Santa Clara
Tract 759
Neighborhood Duveneck - St Francis
Parcel ID 003-37-027

Sales & Tax Overview for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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Sale date 10/30/2023
Sale price $3,905,000
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Property tax $47,849

Lot & Building Information for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.152
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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Other Property Data for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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About 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,983,100, the tax amount paid for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is $47,848.

When was 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 last sold and what was the last sale price?

286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was last sold in 10/30/2023 for $3,905,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/30/2023 $3,905,000
11/05/2019 $3,350,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/25/2025 Agreement
02/20/2024 Deed of Trust 03/01/2054
10/30/2023 Deed of Trust 11/01/2053
10/30/2023 Grant Deed
11/05/2019 Grant Deed
05/14/2018 Quitclaim Deed
05/03/2017 Quitclaim Deed
05/03/2017 Affidavit of Death
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Property Taxes for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $47,849
Market value $3,983,100

Assessment History for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 286 Walter Hays Drive, 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 $3,983,100 1.2013 $47,849 +4.35%
2024-2025 $3,905,000 1.1743 $45,856 +10.32%
2023-2024 $3,521,446 1.1804 $41,567 +1.13%
2022-2023 $3,452,399 1.1905 $41,101 +2.01%
2021-2022 $3,384,706 1.1904 $40,292 +2.17%

Permits for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/22/2025
09/15/2025
02/18/2025
12/23/2014
       
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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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)
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.32
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.34
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.38
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.38
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.38
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.54
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.61
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.85
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.87

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.85
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.87
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.87
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.92
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 1.16

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Neighbors for 286 Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
181 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 06/10/2021 $3,700,000
298 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 12/14/2012
250 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 08/12/2022 $3,250,000
169 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 01/30/2025
274 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 04/26/2011
267 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto
273 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 05/23/2019
256 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 12/05/2017
1330 Greenwood Ave, Palo Alto 02/27/2012
179 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 03/22/2021
161 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 06/30/2023 $3,690,000
26 Erstwild CT, Palo Alto 03/15/2024 $4,350,000
1340 Greenwood Ave, Palo Alto 04/09/2015
205 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 05/17/2018
262 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 04/08/2026 $4,900,000
280 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 05/02/2014
1402 Greenwood Ave, Palo Alto 09/11/2003
291 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 08/21/1996 $575,000
1070 Harriet St, Palo Alto 10/30/2019
155 Walter Hays Dr, Palo Alto 11/08/2021

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