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542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto
Alternate address(es) 552 Addison Ave
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood University South
Parcel ID 120-06-005

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 11/05/2007
Sale price $417,000
Arm's length
Property tax $3,122

Lot & Building Information for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

Building sqft 5,406
Building class Five or More Family (04)
Acreage 0.57
Lot sqft 25,200
Units 7
Year built 1950
Stories 1
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About 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1950 and has a total of 5,406 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $259,855, the tax amount paid for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $3,121.

When was 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 01/12/2011.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/05/2007 $417,000

Title Documents for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/12/2011 Deed
11/05/2007 Deed
11/05/2007 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $3,122
Market value $259,855

Assessment History for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $259,855 1.2013 $3,122 +4.35%
2024-2025 $254,760 1.1743 $2,992 +1.47%
2023-2024 $249,766 1.1804 $2,948 +1.13%
2022-2023 $244,869 1.1905 $2,915 +2.00%
2021-2022 $240,069 1.1904 $2,858 +2.18%

Permits for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
06/03/2016
08/07/2014
08/07/2014
07/06/2012
06/24/2011
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Demographics by Zip Code

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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Transportation

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Neighbors for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 542 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
520 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 01/19/2022 $2,480,000
525 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 2,728 06/11/2008
652 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 2,910 05/22/2023
678 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 3,190 05/23/2011 $1,770,000
628 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 13,460 09/06/2012 $3,175,000
560 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 10/23/2025 $2,800,000
574 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 07/12/2024
652 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 5,952 10/06/2023
1011 Cowper St, Palo Alto 2,350 02/04/2026
680 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 11/18/2005
563 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 2,368 01/09/2007
903 Cowper St, Palo Alto 01/22/2007
505 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 1,588 09/26/2011
585 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto
660 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 01/13/2005 $720,000
536 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 12/01/2025 $3,750,000
917 Cowper St, Palo Alto
750 Webster St, Palo Alto 3,576 03/04/2022
566 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 2,366 01/02/2026 $3,325,000
971 Cowper St, Palo Alto 2,845 09/05/2008

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