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523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood University South
Parcel ID 120-03-057

Sales & Tax Overview for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

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Sale date 07/22/2024
Sale price $3,015,000
Arm's length
Property tax $36,219

Lot & Building Information for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

Building sqft 2,318
Building class Three and Four Family (03)
Acreage 0.13
Lot sqft 5,600
Units 4
Year built 1918
Stories 2
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Zoning district High Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM40)

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About 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1918 and has a total of 2,318 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,015,000, the tax amount paid for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $36,219.

When was 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

523 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/22/2024 for $3,015,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/22/2024 $3,015,000

Title Documents for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/22/2024 Grant Deed
12/20/1999 Deed
06/05/1997 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $36,219
Market value $3,015,000

Assessment History for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,015,000 1.2013 $36,219 +208.73%
2024-2025 $999,021 1.1743 $11,732 +1.47%
2023-2024 $979,433 1.1804 $11,561 +1.13%
2022-2023 $960,229 1.1905 $11,432 +2.01%
2021-2022 $941,402 1.1904 $11,206 +2.17%

Permits for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

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03/22/2011
       
       
       
       
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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 0.02
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.42
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.65

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.66
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.81
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.86
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.81
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.82
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.86
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.90
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.26

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Neighbors for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 523 Webster Street, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
501 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 130,145 05/31/2006
660 University Ave, Palo Alto
408 Webster St, Palo Alto 5,971 03/19/2004
555 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 13,108 09/27/2013 $13,050,000
666 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 4,325 11/21/2012
530 University Ave, Palo Alto 7,100 01/02/2015 $6,000,000
415 Tasso St, Palo Alto 1,664 09/23/2024
444 Webster St, Palo Alto 3,842 04/05/2012 $1,940,000
630 University Ave, Palo Alto 3,624 02/07/2025 $3,500,000
321 Byron St, Palo Alto 03/18/2019
533 Cowper St, Palo Alto 18,000 12/04/1998 $733,000
670 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 4,325 11/21/2012
400 Webster St, Palo Alto 12/24/2024
626 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 08/28/2012
435 Tasso St, Palo Alto 27,452 10/19/1998
550 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 3,295 12/10/2020
651 University Ave, Palo Alto 44,100
537 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 17,121 11/24/2014
511 Byron St, Palo Alto 5,059
419 Webster St, Palo Alto 34,329 07/26/2024

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