| Primary address | 859 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94303 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 1317 |
| Neighborhood | Palo Verde |
| Parcel ID | 127-25-007 |
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| Sale date | 11/14/2005 |
| Sale price | $969,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $18,434 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.154
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $1,541,486, the tax amount paid for 859 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is $18,517.
When was 859 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 last sold?859 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was last sold in 10/20/2011.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2005 | $969,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 859 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $18,518 |
| Current property tax | $18,434 |
| Market value | $1,541,486 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 859 Ames 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 | $1,541,486 | 1.2013 | $18,518 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,511,261 | 1.1743 | $17,747 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,481,630 | 1.1804 | $17,489 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,452,579 | 1.1905 | $17,293 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,424,098 | 1.1904 | $16,952 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 859 Ames 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) | AE (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 859 Ames 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 382 | 0.13 |
| International School of the Peninsula | NR | Private | PK-K | 129 | 0.53 |
| International School of the Peninsula | NR | Private | PK-K | 129 | 0.53 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.61 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | K-4 | 177 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls' Middle School, The | NR | Private | 6-8 | 199 | 0.45 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.61 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.68 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 996 | 0.69 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.68 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 188 | 0.77 |
| Meira Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 13 | 0.90 |
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 0.98 |
| Hope Technology School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 110 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 859 Ames Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 903 Loma Verde Ave, Palo Alto | 05/22/1998 | $610,000 | |
| 3224 Clifton CT, Palo Alto | 06/17/2009 | ||
| 3208 Clifton CT, Palo Alto | 05/06/2024 | $2,688,000 | |
| 838 Richardson CT, Palo Alto | 10/11/2017 | ||
| 880 Richardson CT, Palo Alto | 06/02/1999 | ||
| 3232 Clifton CT, Palo Alto | 04/18/2000 | ||
| 3125 Morris Dr, Palo Alto | 08/03/2018 | ||
| 853 Ames Ave, Palo Alto | 03/30/2021 | ||
| 3231 Louis Rd, Palo Alto | 12/18/2012 | ||
| 874 Richardson CT, Palo Alto | 04/11/2025 | ||
| 3201 Louis Rd, Palo Alto | 11/29/2021 | $3,010,000 | |
| 3240 Clifton CT, Palo Alto | |||
| 3337 Ross Rd, Palo Alto | 01/23/2023 | ||
| 3178 Stockton Pl, Palo Alto | 01/17/2003 | ||
| 3166 Greer Rd, Palo Alto | 05/10/2017 | $2,610,000 | |
| 3249 Morris Dr, Palo Alto | 01/31/2019 | ||
| 877 Ames Ave, Palo Alto | 12/07/2023 | ||
| 3212 Morris Dr, Palo Alto | 12/14/1999 | $730,000 | |
| 3272 Clifton CT, Palo Alto | 08/17/2021 | $3,650,000 | |
| 3158 Greer Rd, Palo Alto | 01/25/2002 |