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261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown North Palo Alto
Parcel ID 120-25-010

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

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Sale date 11/14/2012
Sale price $1,480,000
Arm's length
Property tax $21,894

Lot & Building Information for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.06
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Zoning district Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM30)

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About 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,822,503, the tax amount paid for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $21,893.

When was 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 11/09/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/14/2012 $1,480,000
05/04/2006 $1,250,000
01/20/2004 $535,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/09/2021 Quitclaim Deed
02/27/2015 Finance Statement
11/14/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 12/01/2042
11/14/2012 Grant Deed
08/16/2011 Subordination Agreement (Deed
08/16/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
08/16/2011 Power Attorney
08/16/2011 Deed
05/04/2006 Deed
01/20/2004 Deed
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Property Taxes for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $21,894
Market value $1,822,503

Assessment History for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Ramona Street, 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 $1,822,503 1.2013 $21,894 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,786,769 1.1743 $20,982 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,751,735 1.1804 $20,677 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,717,388 1.1905 $20,446 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,683,715 1.1904 $20,043 +2.17%

Permits for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/21/2017
07/01/2013
07/01/2013
       
       
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.45
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.77
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.85
Synapse School NR Private K-8 282 0.86
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.90
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.78
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.85
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.90
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 0.90
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 0.90

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Neighbors for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 261 Ramona Street, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
235 Ramona St, Palo Alto 2,308 12/27/2006
219 Ramona St, Palo Alto 4,394 04/13/2012 $3,260,000
121 Emerson St, Palo Alto 03/25/2016 $3,250,000
340 Melville Ave, Palo Alto 06/22/2018
132 Emerson St, Palo Alto 12/18/2024 $2,780,000
116 Emerson St, Palo Alto 01/29/2021 $3,075,000
374 Melville Ave, Palo Alto 11/04/2019 $4,400,000
154 Bryant St, Palo Alto 08/08/2025 $5,582,000
220 Emerson St, Palo Alto 06/06/2008 $2,795,000
260 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 01/07/2005 $1,150,000
251 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3,600 07/09/2021 $3,350,000
246 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 07/16/2024 $2,565,000
149 Alma St, Palo Alto 09/09/1999 $550,000
180 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 07/15/1994
214 Bryant St, Palo Alto 3,084 12/22/2014
1201 Bryant St, Palo Alto 06/08/2021 $9,500,000
167 Alma St, Palo Alto 7,509 05/14/2003 $1,900,000
152 Emerson St, Palo Alto 11/01/2022
144 Emerson St, Palo Alto 4,998 07/27/2021
1248 Waverley St, Palo Alto 09/11/2020 $3,298,000

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