| Primary address | 470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-09-049 |
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| Sale date | 04/22/2024 |
| Sale price | $4,450,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $29,128 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.161
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| Year built | 2013 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 2013.
What is the assessed value of 470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,424,677, the tax amount paid for 470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $29,127.
When was 470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 12/02/2025.
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Access detailed property tax data for 470 Ruthven 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 | $29,128 |
| Market value | $2,424,677 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 470 Ruthven 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 | $2,424,677 | 1.2013 | $29,128 | -37.72% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,982,594 | 1.1743 | $46,768 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,904,505 | 1.1804 | $46,089 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,827,947 | 1.1905 | $45,572 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,752,890 | 1.1904 | $44,674 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 470 Ruthven 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.
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.40 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.78 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.78 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.79 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.84 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.78 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.84 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.87 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.89 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.90 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.84 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.89 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.90 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,125 | 0.94 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.99 |
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Here are the neighbors for 470 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 10/30/2020 | $4,650,000 | |
| 164 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 07/08/2016 | ||
| 454 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 3,083 | 10/29/2012 | |
| 1455 Webster St, Palo Alto | 01/30/2026 | ||
| 173 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 06/23/2004 | ||
| 136 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 3,502 | ||
| 480 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 11/06/2012 | ||
| 120 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 04/12/2002 | ||
| 427 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 3,549 | 01/17/2014 | |
| 453 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 4,150 | 04/30/2021 | |
| 1416 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 06/12/2003 | $888,000 | |
| 446 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 05/13/2016 | $3,400,000 | |
| 432 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 04/11/2014 | $2,400,000 | |
| 449 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 4,150 | 07/29/2005 | |
| 437 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 08/31/1995 | $460,000 | |
| 151 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,182 | 09/14/2018 | $3,920,000 |
| 189 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,231 | 12/16/1999 | $875,000 |
| 500 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 6,442 | 12/23/2025 | $4,750,000 |
| 465 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 2,244 | 02/08/2012 | |
| 115 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 01/09/2007 |