590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-01-037 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Property tax | $12,791 |
Lot & Building Information for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 1,618 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Lot sqft | 5,500 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1938 |
| Stories | 1 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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Other Property Data for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1938 and has a total of 1,618 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,064,773, the tax amount paid for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $12,791.
When was 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 06/26/2000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
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Title Documents for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $12,791 |
| Market value | $1,064,773 |
Assessment History for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 590 Ruthven 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 | $1,064,773 | 1.2013 | $12,791 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,043,896 | 1.1743 | $12,258 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,023,428 | 1.1804 | $12,081 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,003,362 | 1.1905 | $11,945 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $983,690 | 1.1904 | $11,710 | +2.17% |
Permits for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
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Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | AH (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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 | 0.39 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.73 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.73 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.77 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.79 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.73 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.77 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.84 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.95 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.96 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.73 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,125 | 0.91 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.95 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.96 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.06 |
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Neighbors for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 590 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 10/30/2024 | ||
| 204 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 1,232 | 01/09/2007 | |
| 168 Webster St, Palo Alto | 11/01/2023 | ||
| 678 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 11/12/2025 | $2,500,000 | |
| 125 Webster St, Palo Alto | |||
| 660 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 04/24/2025 | $2,900,000 | |
| 131 Byron St, Palo Alto | 08/04/1995 | $425,000 | |
| 242 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 04/18/2024 | ||
| 145 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 03/29/2024 | $2,925,000 | |
| 194 Webster St, Palo Alto | 3,005 | 08/09/2017 | |
| 218 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 12/06/2013 | ||
| 575 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 12/26/2017 | ||
| 175 Webster St, Palo Alto | 04/21/2016 | ||
| 212 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 09/23/2016 | ||
| 552 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 11/26/2025 | $1,750,000 | |
| 602 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 07/26/2000 | $1,150,000 | |
| 167 Webster St, Palo Alto | 07/20/2022 | ||
| 538 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 7,416 | 01/12/2011 | |
| 101 Webster St, Palo Alto | 12/30/2014 | ||
| 149 Webster St, Palo Alto |