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117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 117 University Ave

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Property type

Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$3,450,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
117 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Downtown North Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-26-039

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/01/2002
Sale price
$3,450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$60,026
Building
Property type
Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings)
Building sq. ft.
8,560
Stories
1
Year built
1928
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Lot sq. ft.
4,377
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2002 $3,450,000 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/09/2021 Release XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2021 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXX
09/04/2018 Agreement
Subordination Agreement		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
08/21/2017 Notice Non Responsibility XXXXXX
03/22/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/28/2016 Notice Non Responsibility XXXXXXXXXX
07/01/2014 Subordination & Attornment Non XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX
05/16/2012 Articles/Restate Articles Cert XXXXXXX XXX
04/27/2012 Subordination & Attornment Non XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
04/27/2012 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$60,026
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,996,760
Land value
$3,620,850
Building value
$1,375,910

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $4,996,760 1.2013 $60,026 +4.35%
2024-2025 $4,898,785 1.1743 $57,526 +1.47%
2023-2024 $4,802,732 1.1804 $56,691 +1.13%
2022-2023 $4,708,561 1.1905 $56,055 +2.01%
2021-2022 $4,616,237 1.1904 $54,952 +2.17%
2020-2021 $4,568,905 1.17716 $53,783 +1.09%
2019-2020 $4,479,320 1.18772 $53,202 +2.91%
2018-2019 $4,391,492 1.1773 $51,699 +1.78%
2017-2018 $4,305,385 1.1798 $50,796 +2.66%
2016-2017 $4,220,967 1.1722 $49,478 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/22/2026
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
06/06/2022
09/06/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
17,508
Median age
46.7
Average household income
$342,324
Family households
61.6%
People per household (average)
2.4
Occupied housing units
7,167
Owner-occupied units
53.0%
Median year structure built
1957
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Neighbors for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

718 Emerson St, Palo Alto 265 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 595 Emerson St, Palo Alto 635 Emerson St, Palo Alto 603 Alma St, Palo Alto 800 Emerson St, Palo Alto 746 Bryant St, Palo Alto 124 University Ave, Palo Alto 160 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 715 Alma St, Palo Alto 227 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 721 Emerson St, Palo Alto 801 High St, Palo Alto 621 High St, Palo Alto 727 Ramona St, Palo Alto 201 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 619 Emerson St, Palo Alto 160 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 731 Emerson St, Palo Alto 700 Emerson St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1928.

What is the market value of 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The current market value of 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $4,996,760.

What is the total square footage of 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 8,560 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$403 per square foot is the price for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301.

How many active listings does 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 have?

This address has 1 active listing(s).

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