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168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Address

Primary address 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Alternate address(es) 164 Middlefield Rd
166 Middlefield Rd
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown North Palo Alto
Parcel ID 120-01-009

Sales & Tax Overview for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

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Sale date 07/28/2011
Sale price $8,454
Arm's length
Property tax $19,476

Lot & Building Information for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Building sqft 2,696
Building class Three and Four Family (03)
Acreage 0.12
Lot sqft 5,600
Units 3
Year built 1961
Stories 2
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Zoning district Two Family Residence District (R2)

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About 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1961 and has a total of 2,696 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,621,227, the tax amount paid for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $19,475.

When was 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/28/2011 for $8,454.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/28/2011 $8,454
12/07/2004 $1,165,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/06/2021 Deed of Trust 04/01/2051
02/16/2016 Substitution of Trustee & Reco
02/11/2016 Subordination Agreement (Deed
02/11/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 03/01/2046
01/21/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
12/03/2014 Reconveyance
10/22/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 11/01/2044
01/13/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 02/01/2044
07/28/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
07/28/2011 Deed
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Property Taxes for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $19,476
Market value $1,621,227

Assessment History for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 168 Middlefield Road, 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 $1,621,227 1.2013 $19,476 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,589,439 1.1743 $18,665 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,558,275 1.1804 $18,394 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,527,721 1.1905 $18,188 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,497,767 1.1904 $17,829 +2.17%

Permits for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/14/2026
03/10/2026
       
       
       
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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)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.35
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.64
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.64
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.68
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.74

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.64
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.68
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.86
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.90
Peninsula School, Ltd NR Private K-8 218 0.97

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.64
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 0.96
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.05
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.06
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.09

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Neighbors for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 168 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
169 Byron St, Palo Alto 09/10/1999
1052 Elwell CT, Palo Alto 17,600
633 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 08/03/1999
128 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 04/07/2026 $1,919,000
121 Byron St, Palo Alto 09/11/2014
105 Byron St, Palo Alto
144 Byron St, Palo Alto 01/30/2018
1000 Elwell CT, Palo Alto 21,000 01/17/2014 $25,500,000
1029 Corporation Way, Palo Alto 20,568 05/13/2013 $5,000,000
102 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 08/19/2010 $1,505,000
1047 Elwell CT, Palo Alto 15,670
150 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 06/07/2018 $2,200,000
3977 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto 24,343 02/02/2006
1129 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto 67,400 03/30/2006
187 Byron St, Palo Alto 12/11/2013 $2,165,000
120 Byron St, Palo Alto 05/04/2010 $1,367,000
130 Byron St, Palo Alto 07/17/2003
138 Byron St, Palo Alto 11/13/1998
1005 Elwell CT, Palo Alto 16,157
1032 Elwell CT, Palo Alto 22,188 01/17/2014 $25,500,000

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