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996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Zip code 94303
County Santa Clara
Tract 434
Neighborhood Triple El
Parcel ID 003-50-048

Sales & Tax Overview for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

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Sale date 04/04/2001
Sale price $678,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $14,165

Lot & Building Information for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.173 i
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,186,174, the tax amount paid for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is $14,249.

When was 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 last sold?

996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was last sold in 05/10/2021.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/04/2001 $678,000

Title Documents for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/10/2021 Quitclaim Deed
05/10/2021 Deed of Trust
05/10/2021 Quitclaim Deed
04/25/2017 Deed of Trust
04/17/2017 Deed of Trust 05/01/2037
02/10/2014 Deed of Trust & Fixture Filing
02/28/2012 Grant Deed
02/28/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 03/01/2042
02/28/2012 Subordination Agreement (Deed
02/28/2012 Grant Deed
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Property Taxes for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,250
Current property tax $14,165
Market value $1,186,174

Assessment History for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,186,174 1.2013 $14,250 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,162,916 1.1743 $13,656 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,140,115 1.1804 $13,458 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,117,760 1.1905 $13,307 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,095,845 1.1904 $13,045 +2.17%

Permits for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/13/2017
09/23/2015
07/08/2015
05/13/2015
09/04/2014
07/09/2014
07/09/2014
06/26/2014
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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)
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.31
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.31
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.33
Stratford School NR Private K-5 202 0.34
International School Of The Peninsula NR Private K 75 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.31
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.48
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.48
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.53
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.56

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.48
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.48
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.53
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 0.65
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.20

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Neighbors for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 996 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
976 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto 04/07/2011
2181 Louis Rd, Palo Alto 02/13/2013
10 Morton St, Palo Alto 05/24/2006
2151 Louis Rd, Palo Alto 04/01/2020 $1,250,000
915 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto 05/14/1999 $703,000
42 Morton Way, Palo Alto 03/23/1999 $550,000
62 Morton St, Palo Alto 07/17/2020 $3,000,000
959 Blair CT, Palo Alto 11/24/2015
2121 Bellview Dr, Palo Alto 12/24/2012
86 Morton St, Palo Alto 06/29/2007
921 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto 05/04/2021
2120 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 12/20/2022
2147 Bellview Dr, Palo Alto 05/30/2024
2142 Bellview Dr, Palo Alto 03/30/2004
981 Blair CT, Palo Alto 12/31/2003 $965,000
995 N California Ave, Palo Alto 04/15/1988 $511,000
968 N California Ave, Palo Alto 09/15/2021
22 Morton Way, Palo Alto 07/21/2025
925 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto 10/18/2019
34 Morton Way, Palo Alto 01/23/1996

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