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291 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

291 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown North Palo Alto
Parcel ID 120-25-056

Sales & Tax Overview for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Sale date 11/28/2006
Sale price $1,712,500
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Property tax $57,288

Lot & Building Information for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

Building sqft 2,111
Building class Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59)
Acreage 0.12
Lot sqft 5,625
Units 1
Year built 1959
Stories 1
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About 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

How many sq. ft. does 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,111 square feet and a current price per square foot of $811.

What is the year built & the current market value of 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

291 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1959 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,768,839.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

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Past Sales & Property History for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/28/2006 $1,712,500
06/29/2006 $1,400,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/28/2006 Deed
11/28/2006 Deed
06/29/2006 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $57,288
Market value $4,768,839

Assessment History for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $4,768,839 1.2013 $57,288 +4.35%
2024-2025 $4,675,333 1.1743 $54,902 +1.47%
2023-2024 $4,583,661 1.1804 $54,106 +1.13%
2022-2023 $4,493,786 1.1905 $53,499 +2.01%
2021-2022 $4,405,674 1.1904 $52,445 +2.17%

Permits for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/25/2019
08/03/2018
02/01/2013
08/09/2012
04/02/2012
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Demographics By Zip Code

Total population 17,126
Median age 45
Average household income $342,198
Family households 65.2%
Occupied housing units 7,080
Owner occupied units 51.6%
Average number of people per household 2
Median year structure built 1957
Median value for units with a mortgage $2,000,001
Median value for units without a mortgage $2,000,001

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 291 Alma Street, Palo Alto

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
281 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 04/01/1999
162 Bryant St, Palo Alto 06/09/1998
217 Alma St, Palo Alto 7,474 09/27/2005 $3,300,000
148 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 6,030 12/17/2010
252 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 3,540 06/12/2008
220 Emerson St, Palo Alto 06/06/2008 $2,795,000
280 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 11,240 12/14/2012
250 Emerson St, Palo Alto 08/18/2021
130 Bryant St, Palo Alto 11/06/2013
177 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 06/03/2024
205 Emerson St, Palo Alto 08/06/2015
246 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 07/16/2024 $2,565,000
344 Emerson St, Palo Alto 06/15/2006
183 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 1,335 09/24/2025
180 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 07/15/1994
201 High St, Palo Alto 01/18/2023
152 Emerson St, Palo Alto 11/01/2022
301 High St, Palo Alto 6,766 12/20/2012 $3,000,000
164 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 05/22/2008 $1,300,000
115 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 2,836 08/03/2018

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