| Primary address | 540 North California Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Old Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 124-11-002 |
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| Sale date | 03/13/2025 |
| Sale price | $4,850,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $46,929 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.156
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $3,906,527, the tax amount paid for 540 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $46,929.
When was 540 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 03/13/2025 for $4,850,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 North California Avenue, 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 | $46,929 |
| Market value | $3,906,527 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 North California 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 | $3,906,527 | 1.2013 | $46,929 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,829,929 | 1.1743 | $44,975 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,754,833 | 1.1804 | $44,322 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,681,209 | 1.1905 | $43,825 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,609,029 | 1.1904 | $42,962 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 540 North California Avenue, 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 540 North California Avenue, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford School | NR | Private | K-5 | 202 | 0.51 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.53 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.53 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | K-4 | 177 | 0.62 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.62 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.28 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.53 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.62 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.79 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.85 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.79 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.85 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.10 | |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.14 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.25 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 North California Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2274 Tasso St, Palo Alto | |||
| 421 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 06/25/2025 | ||
| 470 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto | 08/28/2014 | ||
| 441 Washington Ave, Palo Alto | 09/18/2012 | $1,401,500 | |
| 435 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 06/16/2017 | $5,295,000 | |
| 540 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto | 07/24/2024 | ||
| 461 Washington Ave, Palo Alto | 09/18/2012 | $1,401,500 | |
| 2230 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 02/19/2013 | ||
| 2254 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 10/31/2025 | ||
| 1730 Waverley St, Palo Alto | |||
| 465 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto | 09/20/2019 | ||
| 2121 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 09/18/2012 | $1,401,500 | |
| 2174 Waverley, Palo Alto | 08/05/2003 | ||
| 2149 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 07/20/2023 | $10,001,000 | |
| 1928 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 05/06/2026 | ||
| 401 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 01/14/2015 | ||
| 340 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto | 05/08/2002 | ||
| 2392 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 02/07/2013 | ||
| 2000 Webster St, Palo Alto | |||
| 1850 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 02/10/2006 |