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878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto
Zip code 94303
County Santa Clara
Tract 1634
Neighborhood Garland Park
Parcel ID 003-55-048

Sales & Tax Overview for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

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Sale date 03/20/2020
Sale price $3,100,000
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Current property tax $51,981

Lot & Building Information for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.156
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $4,334,076, the tax amount paid for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is $52,065.

When was 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 last sold and what was the last sale price?

878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was last sold in 03/20/2020 for $3,100,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/20/2020 $3,100,000
06/17/2005 $1,395,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/20/2020 Deed of Trust 04/01/2050
03/20/2020 Grant Deed
09/12/2017 Trust Transfer Deed
09/12/2017 Quitclaim Deed
06/17/2005 Deed
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Property Taxes for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $52,065
Current property tax $51,981
Market value $4,334,076

Assessment History for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $4,334,076 1.2013 $52,065 +4.35%
2024-2025 $4,249,095 1.1743 $49,897 +19.24%
2023-2024 $3,545,000 1.1804 $41,845 -13.94%
2022-2023 $4,084,099 1.1905 $48,621 +23.79%
2021-2022 $3,299,479 1.1904 $39,277 +87.66%

Permits for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
10/26/2020
10/23/2020
10/23/2020
09/10/2020
09/10/2020
09/10/2020
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Risk

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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)
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.14
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.14
Stratford School NR Private K-5 202 0.14
Ohlone Elementary School 8 Public K-5 463 0.36
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.14
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.31
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.65
Emerson Montessori School NR Private K-8 34 0.70
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto NR Private PK-8 0 0.70

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.79
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.79
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 0.79
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.87
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.25

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Neighbors for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 878 Garland Drive, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1913 Newell Rd, Palo Alto 11/04/2002
870 Garland Dr, Palo Alto 09/16/2024 $3,800,000
813 Garland Dr, Palo Alto 07/07/2006
810 Southampton Dr, Palo Alto 02/25/2016
2174 Louis Rd, Palo Alto 07/28/1993 $310,000
895 Northampton Dr, Palo Alto 03/03/2017
924 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto 03/24/2006
2242 Louis Rd, Palo Alto 10/09/2014
842 Southampton Dr, Palo Alto 04/16/2025 $4,300,000
885 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto 11/30/2020 $3,350,000
853 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto 05/10/2022
830 Seale Ave, Palo Alto 06/25/2025
826 Garland Dr, Palo Alto 09/25/2025
829 Northampton Dr, Palo Alto 02/28/2002
812 Seale Ave, Palo Alto 10/12/2006
2252 Louis Rd, Palo Alto 05/16/2022 $3,700,000
2180 Barbara Dr, Palo Alto 09/21/2021 $4,388,000
836 Garland Dr, Palo Alto 10/30/2006
882 Southampton Dr, Palo Alto 12/11/2013
849 Northampton Dr, Palo Alto 08/10/2012 $4,700,000

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