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657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 657 Channing Ave

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Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$2,250,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
657 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-05-015

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/31/2012
Sale price
$2,250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$33,284
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Building
Property type
Three and Four Family
Building sq. ft.
3,059
Stories
2
Year built
1957
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/31/2012 $2,250,000 X & X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/17/2011 $1,300,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX; XXX, XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/18/2022 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
08/31/2012 Assignment X & X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
08/31/2012 Deed of Trust & Fixture Filing X & X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
08/31/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX X & X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/17/2011 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/17/2011 Power Attorney XXX, XXX XXXX, XXXXXX
01/31/2007 Deed XXXXXX X X/X X XXXX XXXXX XXX, XXX
04/09/2001 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$33,284
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,770,705
Land value
$2,462,853
Building value
$307,852

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,770,705 1.2013 $33,284 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,716,378 1.1743 $31,898 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,663,117 1.1804 $31,435 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,610,900 1.1905 $31,083 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,559,707 1.1904 $30,471 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,533,461 1.17716 $29,823 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,483,786 1.18772 $29,500 +2.91%
2018-2019 $2,435,085 1.1773 $28,667 +1.78%
2017-2018 $2,387,339 1.1798 $28,167 +2.66%
2016-2017 $2,340,529 1.1722 $27,436 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.13
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.28
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.36
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.41
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.41
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.59
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.80
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.02
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.09
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.41
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.62
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.80
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.03
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.09
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.14
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 1.20
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.62
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.74
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.80
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.03
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.41
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.44
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.52
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.53
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.55
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.56

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Neighbors for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

501 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 1119 Byron St, Palo Alto 510 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 566 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 663 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 1021 Cowper St, Palo Alto 629 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 690 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 1139 Byron St, Palo Alto 665 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 558 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 671 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 633 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 625 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 1110 Webster St, Palo Alto 1130 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1112 Byron St, Palo Alto 1145 Webster St, Palo Alto 1143 Webster St, Palo Alto 1147 Byron St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 3,059 square feet.

When was 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 08/31/2012 for $2,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $2,770,705.

What are the property taxes for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 657 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $33,284.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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