| Primary address | 426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 428 Ruthven Ave |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-09-044 |
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| Property tax | $1,244 |
| Building sqft | 1,612 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Lot sqft | 6,300 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1928 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1928 and has a total of 1,612 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $103,558, the tax amount paid for 426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $1,244.
When was 426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 10/26/2022.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 426 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 | $1,244 |
| Market value | $103,558 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 426 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 | $103,558 | 1.2013 | $1,244 | +4.34% |
| 2024-2025 | $101,529 | 1.1743 | $1,192 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $99,540 | 1.1804 | $1,175 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $97,589 | 1.1905 | $1,162 | +2.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $95,677 | 1.1904 | $1,139 | +2.18% |
The complete history of permits filed for 426 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 426 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 | 0.42 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.76 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.76 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.81 |
| Synapse School | NR | Private | K-8 | 282 | 0.88 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.76 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.86 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.87 |
| Synapse School | NR | Private | K-8 | 282 | 0.88 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.89 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.86 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.87 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.89 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,125 | 0.95 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.96 |
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Here are the neighbors for 426 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1505 Byron St, Palo Alto | 03/25/2022 | $4,730,000 | |
| 159 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 10/30/2020 | $4,650,000 | |
| 422 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 11/27/2018 | ||
| 426 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 03/05/2020 | ||
| 120 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 04/12/2002 | ||
| 480 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 11/06/2012 | ||
| 136 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 3,502 | ||
| 465 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 07/21/2020 | $7,125,000 | |
| 542 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 04/21/2025 | $1,270,000 | |
| 466 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 03/17/2016 | $3,050,000 | |
| 151 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,182 | 09/14/2018 | $3,920,000 |
| 437 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 08/31/1995 | $460,000 | |
| 548 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 08/07/2025 | $1,468,000 | |
| 500 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 6,442 | 12/23/2025 | $4,750,000 |
| 189 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,231 | 12/16/1999 | $875,000 |
| 546 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 04/29/2021 | $1,430,000 | |
| 545 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 05/18/2017 | ||
| 110 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 08/24/2006 | ||
| 115 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 01/09/2007 |