| Primary address | 540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Old Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 124-11-008 |
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| Sale date | 10/19/2023 |
| Sale price | $3,420,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $41,822 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.115
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| Year built | 1936 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1936.
What is the assessed value of 540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $3,488,400, the tax amount paid for 540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $41,906.
When was 540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/24/2024.
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $41,906 |
| Current property tax | $41,822 |
| Market value | $3,488,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Nevada 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 | $3,488,400 | 1.2013 | $41,906 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,420,000 | 1.1743 | $40,161 | +112.53% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,600,895 | 1.1804 | $18,897 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,569,506 | 1.1905 | $18,685 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,538,732 | 1.1904 | $18,317 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 540 Nevada 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 540 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 Nevada 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 | 0.52 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.54 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.54 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | K-4 | 177 | 0.56 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.29 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.54 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.56 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.80 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.91 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.80 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.91 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.16 | |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.20 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Nevada 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 | ||
| 1730 Waverley St, Palo Alto | |||
| 1990 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 08/09/1994 | ||
| 2333 South CT, Palo Alto | 03/08/2018 | $5,050,000 | |
| 2254 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 10/31/2025 | ||
| 2230 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 02/19/2013 | ||
| 465 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto | 09/20/2019 | ||
| 1921 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 07/05/1994 | ||
| 2121 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 09/18/2012 | $1,401,500 | |
| 445 N California Ave, Palo Alto | 10/03/2025 | ||
| 2174 Waverley, Palo Alto | 08/05/2003 | ||
| 2365 South CT, Palo Alto | 03/18/2022 | $5,410,000 | |
| 1928 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 05/06/2026 | ||
| 540 N California Ave, Palo Alto | 03/13/2025 | $4,850,000 | |
| 401 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 01/14/2015 | ||
| 2392 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 02/07/2013 | ||
| 2000 Webster St, Palo Alto | |||
| 340 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto | 05/08/2002 |