| Primary address | 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 535 Hawthorne Ave |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-09-007 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 09/18/2002 |
| Sale price | $550,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $9,485 |
| Building sqft | 896 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Lot sqft | 3,500 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.
Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:
531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1924 and has a total of 896 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $796,562, the tax amount paid for 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $9,569.
When was 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 09/18/2002 for $550,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.
Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2002 | $550,000 | Register | Register |
To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.
R: Recorded date
D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $9,569 |
| Current property tax | $9,485 |
| Market value | $796,562 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 531 Hawthorne 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 | $796,562 | 1.2013 | $9,569 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $780,944 | 1.1743 | $9,171 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $765,633 | 1.1804 | $9,038 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $750,621 | 1.1905 | $8,936 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $735,904 | 1.1904 | $8,760 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 531 Hawthorne 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
| View daily traffic map |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.35 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.75 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.79 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.83 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.96 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.96 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.79 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.96 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.96 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,125 | 0.97 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.99 |
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Here are the neighbors for 531 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 05/30/2012 | $1,725,000 | |
| 171 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 10/19/2012 | $2,600,000 | |
| 1504 Byron St, Palo Alto | 09/29/2000 | ||
| 1528 Byron St, Palo Alto | 10/22/2024 | $3,600,000 | |
| 135 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 10/15/2025 | $3,380,000 | |
| 552 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto | 10/20/2023 | $5,100,000 | |
| 631 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 04/19/2016 | ||
| 170 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 1,200 | 04/20/2023 | |
| 525 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto | 11/30/2012 | ||
| 1401 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 10/17/2025 | ||
| 1445 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 03/06/2018 | ||
| 1519 Byron St, Palo Alto | 02/05/1999 | ||
| 1334 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 12/10/2015 | ||
| 1425 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 08/05/2024 | $3,608,000 | |
| 1325 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 04/16/2001 | ||
| 1465 Webster St, Palo Alto | 01/30/2026 | ||
| 545 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 11/20/2012 | ||
| 1535 Byron St, Palo Alto | 07/22/2024 | $3,250,000 | |
| 1435 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 10/30/2024 | ||
| 1480 Byron St, Palo Alto | 12/22/2025 |