281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-26-008 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Property tax | $124,983 |
Lot & Building Information for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 7,500 |
| Building class | Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58) |
| Acreage | 0.17 |
| Lot sqft | 7,500 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Stories | 1 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
This Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58) located at 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 7,500 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $10,404,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Title Documents for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $124,983 |
| Market value | $10,404,000 |
Assessment History for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 University 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 | $10,404,000 | 1.2013 | $124,983 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $10,200,000 | 1.1743 | $119,779 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $10,000,000 | 1.1804 | $118,040 | +157.57% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,849,478 | 1.1905 | $45,828 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,773,999 | 1.1904 | $44,926 | +2.17% |
Permits for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Demographics by Zip Code
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| 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 |
Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 424 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 3,750 | 01/09/2026 | |
| 220 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 09/15/2021 | ||
| 926 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 01/30/2002 | ||
| 225 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 04/15/1994 | $649,000 | |
| 201 University Ave, Palo Alto | 7,571 | 07/15/1992 | $500,000 |
| 210 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 11/20/2003 | ||
| 240 University Ave, Palo Alto | 3,436 | 04/30/2013 | |
| 443 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 03/12/2025 | ||
| 460 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 03/23/2021 | ||
| 532 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 4,128 | 11/13/2006 | |
| 307 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 12/15/1999 | ||
| 801 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 09/18/2024 | $3,300,000 | |
| 463 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 4,614 | 01/23/2020 | |
| 261 University Ave, Palo Alto | 5,000 | 12/10/2013 | $5,600,000 |
| 303 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 06/16/2021 | ||
| 231 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 06/21/2022 | ||
| 300 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 26,142 | ||
| 185 University Ave, Palo Alto | 4,580 | ||
| 250 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 25,800 | ||
| 470 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 1,700 | 12/10/2020 |