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170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Old Palo Alto
Parcel ID 124-20-030

Sales & Tax Overview for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 11/21/2016
Sale price $2,500,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $34,771

Lot & Building Information for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.165
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,901,463, the tax amount paid for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $34,855.

When was 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 11/21/2016 for $2,500,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2016 $2,500,000
08/31/2015 $3,407,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/06/2017 Deed of Trust 05/01/2047
12/05/2016 Release
12/05/2016 Reconveyance
12/05/2016 Substitution Trustee
11/21/2016 Grant Deed
08/31/2015 Assignment
08/31/2015 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur
08/31/2015 Grant Deed
07/30/2001 Deed
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Property Taxes for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $34,855
Current property tax $34,771
Market value $2,901,463

Assessment History for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 170 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 $2,901,463 1.2013 $34,855 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,844,572 1.1743 $33,404 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,788,797 1.1804 $32,919 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,734,115 1.1905 $32,550 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,680,505 1.1904 $31,909 +2.17%

Permits for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/10/2016
05/10/2016
05/10/2016
05/10/2016
09/10/2012
09/10/2012
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Risk

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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 (miles)
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.41
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.41
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private K 6 0.41
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.42
El Carmelo Elementary School 6 Public K-5 317 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.42
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.66
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.77
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.82
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.42
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.82
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.99
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 1.03
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.04

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Neighbors for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1623 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 11/23/2016
1640 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 06/28/2021 $3,475,000
1519 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto 03/11/2016 $1,885,000
1652 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 01/02/2019 $3,250,000
1575 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 11/01/2007
1637 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 10/29/1999 $995,000
1648 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 02/19/2016
1621 Portola Ave, Palo Alto 06/04/2014 $2,435,000
170 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto 08/06/2020 $3,100,000
2351 High St, Palo Alto 12/13/2024 $2,717,000
300 Miramonte Ave, Palo Alto 02/25/2002
1625 Madrono Ave, Palo Alto 01/17/2017
1638 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 10/31/2016 $3,620,000
1690 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 07/23/2025 $4,600,000
160 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto 11/05/2021 $4,300,000
1611 Portola Ave, Palo Alto 08/03/2016
2380 Emerson St, Palo Alto 10/01/2003
1655 Escobita Ave, Palo Alto 04/04/2003
2251 High St, Palo Alto 05/25/2023 $2,600,000
159 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto 09/29/2022 $1,718,000

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