| Primary address | 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-27-071 |
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| Sale date | 09/28/1990 |
| Sale price | $564,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $12,199 |
| Building sqft | 1,306 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Lot sqft | 5,600 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1903 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Rapid Transit (RT) |
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731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1903 and has a total of 1,306 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,015,474, the tax amount paid for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $12,198.
When was 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 06/04/2009.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $12,199 |
| Market value | $1,015,474 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 731 Emerson 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 | $1,015,474 | 1.2013 | $12,199 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $995,564 | 1.1743 | $11,691 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $976,044 | 1.1804 | $11,521 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $956,907 | 1.1905 | $11,392 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $938,145 | 1.1904 | $11,168 | +2.18% |
The complete history of permits filed for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.18 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.18 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.45 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.47 | |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.18 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.47 | |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.52 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.89 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | NR | Public | K-12 | 10 | 0.92 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.39 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.47 | |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.52 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | NR | Public | K-12 | 10 | 0.92 |
| Esther B. Clark School | NR | Private | 2-10 | 82 | 1.06 |
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Here are the neighbors for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,500 | 11/02/2022 | |
| 718 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 2,700 | 07/12/2013 | |
| 265 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 03/26/2013 | ||
| 635 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 2,400 | 04/05/1990 | $450,500 |
| 800 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 5,500 | 11/01/2022 | |
| 603 Alma St, Palo Alto | 71,827 | 03/24/2011 | $44,409,000 |
| 728 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 2,500 | 11/08/2022 | |
| 725 Alma St, Palo Alto | 26,532 | 10/15/1993 | |
| 746 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 2,006 | ||
| 160 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 715 Alma St, Palo Alto | 6,770 | 08/07/1998 | |
| 117 University Ave, Palo Alto | 8,560 | 11/01/2002 | $3,450,000 |
| 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 | |
| 201 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 3,024 | 10/17/2007 | |
| 727 Ramona St, Palo Alto | |||
| 733 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 09/19/2025 | $2,200,000 | |
| 700 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 4,000 | 11/26/2003 |