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159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Old Palo Alto
Parcel ID 124-20-031

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 09/29/2022
Sale price $1,718,000
Arm's length
Property tax $21,472

Lot & Building Information for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.08
Year built 1948
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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Other Property Data for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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About 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

When was 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 built?

159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1948.

What is the assessed value of 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,787,407, the tax amount paid for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $21,472.

When was 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 09/29/2022 for $1,718,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/2022 $1,718,000
11/18/2002 $558,000
04/11/1989 $330,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/02/2023 Deed of Trust 06/01/2053
09/29/2022 Agreement
Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust
Fixture Filing
09/29/2022 Grant Deed
08/24/2022 Affidavit of Death
10/15/2020 Quitclaim Deed
10/15/2020 Quitclaim Deed
11/18/2002 Deed
11/18/2002 Deed
06/02/1997 Deed
04/11/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $21,472
Market value $1,787,407

Assessment History for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,787,407 1.2013 $21,472 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,752,360 1.1743 $20,578 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,718,000 1.1804 $20,279 +123.68%
2022-2023 $761,540 1.1905 $9,066 +2.00%
2021-2022 $746,608 1.1904 $8,888 +2.18%

Permits for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.40
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.40
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private K 6 0.40
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.41
El Carmelo Elementary School 6 Public K-5 317 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.41
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.67
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.77
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.83
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.92

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.41
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.83
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.99
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 1.02
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.05

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Neighbors for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 159 Nevada Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1640 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 06/28/2021 $3,475,000
1519 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto 03/11/2016 $1,885,000
110 Washington Ave, Palo Alto 08/28/2018
1621 Portola Ave, Palo Alto 06/04/2014 $2,435,000
1648 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 02/19/2016
170 N California Ave, Palo Alto 11/21/2016 $2,500,000
1652 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 01/02/2019 $3,250,000
170 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto 08/06/2020 $3,100,000
2351 High St, Palo Alto 12/13/2024 $2,717,000
1547 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto 11/23/2011 $1,350,000
300 Miramonte Ave, Palo Alto 02/25/2002
2344 Emerson St, Palo Alto 08/23/2018
1625 Madrono Ave, Palo Alto 01/17/2017
1638 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 10/31/2016 $3,620,000
2360 Emerson St, Palo Alto 11/01/2018 $3,133,500
1611 Portola Ave, Palo Alto 08/03/2016
160 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto 11/05/2021 $4,300,000
2380 Emerson St, Palo Alto 10/01/2003
1563 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto 06/18/2012 $1,100,000
1520 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto 04/15/2025 $3,520,000

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