| Primary address | 530 University Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-03-031 |
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| Sale date | 01/02/2015 |
| Sale price | $6,000,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $86,627 |
| Building sqft | 7,100 |
| Building class | Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Lot sqft | 5,125 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1957 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Register |
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This Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58) located at 530 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 7,100 square feet and a current price per square foot of $845.
What is the year built & the current market value of 530 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?530 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1957 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $7,211,092.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 3 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Lease |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 06/27/2022 |
| Last updated | 05/27/2026 |
| Lot size | 0.12 Acre |
- Irreplaceable Downtown Palo Alto Location
- University Avenue Exterior
- Building Signage
- Prestigious University Avenue Address
- Adjacent to City Parking (Largest Public Garage in Downtown)
-Walking Distance to all Downtown Palo Alto Retail Amenities and Business Services
- Immediate Proximity to Highway 101 and Caltrain Bullet Stop
| Suite name | Space type | Lease rate | Available space | Brokers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Floor | General Office | $42/Sqft/Year | 3,154 | Jon Cannon |
| Garden Level | General Office | $42/Sqft/Year | 1,992 | Jon Cannon |
| 2nd Floor | General Office | $42/Sqft/Year | 1,392 | Jon Cannon |
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2015 | $6,000,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 530 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $86,627 |
| Market value | $7,211,092 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 530 University 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 | $7,211,092 | 1.2013 | $86,627 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $7,069,699 | 1.1743 | $83,019 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $6,931,079 | 1.1804 | $81,814 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $6,795,177 | 1.1905 | $80,897 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $6,661,940 | 1.1904 | $79,304 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 530 University Avenue, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| Median year structure built | 1957 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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Here are the neighbors for 530 University Avenue, 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 | |
| 679 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 12/31/2003 | ||
| 666 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 4,325 | 11/21/2012 | |
| 555 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 13,108 | 09/27/2013 | $13,050,000 |
| 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 |
| 533 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 18,000 | 12/04/1998 | $733,000 |
| 670 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 4,325 | 11/21/2012 | |
| 657 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 10/19/2021 | ||
| 400 Webster St, Palo Alto | 12/24/2024 | ||
| 626 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 08/28/2012 | ||
| 523 Webster St, Palo Alto | 2,318 | 07/22/2024 | $3,015,000 |
| 435 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 27,452 | 10/19/1998 | |
| 550 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 3,295 | 12/10/2020 | |
| 537 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 17,121 | 11/24/2014 | |
| 609 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 3,224 | 03/07/2005 | |
| 511 Byron St, Palo Alto | 5,059 |