| Primary address | 170 North California Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Old Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 124-20-030 |
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| Sale date | 11/21/2016 |
| Sale price | $2,500,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $34,771 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.165
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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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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Access detailed property tax data for 170 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 |
| Base tax | $34,855 |
| Current property tax | $34,771 |
| Market value | $2,901,463 |
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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 170 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 170 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | K | 6 | 0.41 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 0.41 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 |