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117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 11/01/2002
Sale price $3,450,000
Arm's length
Property tax $60,026

Lot & Building Information for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Building sqft 8,560
Building class Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59)
Acreage 0.1
Lot sqft 4,377
Year built 1928
Stories 1
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Other Property Data for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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About 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

How many sq. ft. does 117 University Avenue, 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 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 8,560 square feet and a current price per square foot of $403.

What is the year built & the current market value of 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

117 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1928 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,996,760.

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Past Sales & Property History for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2002 $3,450,000

Title Documents for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/09/2021 Release
04/06/2021 Reconveyance
09/04/2018 Agreement
Subordination Agreement
08/21/2017 Notice Non Responsibility
03/22/2017 Deed of Trust
06/28/2016 Notice Non Responsibility
07/01/2014 Subordination & Attornment Non
05/16/2012 Articles/Restate Articles Cert
04/27/2012 Subordination & Attornment Non
04/27/2012 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur
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Property Taxes for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $60,026
Market value $4,996,760

Assessment History for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
01/22/2026
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
06/06/2022
09/06/2019
09/06/2019
09/06/2019
03/26/2019
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
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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

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 117 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
718 Emerson St, Palo Alto 2,700 07/12/2013
265 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 03/26/2013
595 Emerson St, Palo Alto 18,000 08/27/2018
635 Emerson St, Palo Alto 2,400 04/05/1990 $450,500
603 Alma St, Palo Alto 71,827 03/24/2011 $44,409,000
800 Emerson St, Palo Alto 5,500 11/01/2022
746 Bryant St, Palo Alto 2,006
124 University Ave, Palo Alto 15,945 03/11/2010
160 Homer Ave, Palo Alto
715 Alma St, Palo Alto 6,770 08/07/1998
227 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 4,543 06/25/2024
721 Emerson St, Palo Alto 2,296 02/19/2020
801 High St, Palo Alto 5,526 11/24/2015
621 High St, Palo Alto 1,467 02/19/2004
727 Ramona St, Palo Alto
201 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 3,024 10/17/2007
619 Emerson St, Palo Alto 5,200
160 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 14,605 12/02/2009
731 Emerson St, Palo Alto 1,306 06/04/2009
700 Emerson St, Palo Alto 4,000 11/26/2003

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