| Primary address | 261 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Midtown Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 132-17-014 |
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| Sale date | 03/18/2005 |
| Sale price | $1,380,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $23,024 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.125
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $1,923,588, the tax amount paid for 261 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $23,108.
When was 261 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?261 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 12/07/2021.
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 Colorado 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 | $23,108 |
| Current property tax | $23,024 |
| Market value | $1,923,588 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Colorado 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 | $1,923,588 | 1.2013 | $23,108 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,885,872 | 1.1743 | $22,146 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,848,895 | 1.1804 | $21,824 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,812,644 | 1.1905 | $21,580 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,777,103 | 1.1904 | $21,155 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 261 Colorado 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 261 Colorado 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 261 Colorado 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Carmelo Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 317 | 0.43 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.54 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | K-4 | 177 | 0.54 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | K | 6 | 0.58 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.54 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.61 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.64 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.86 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.87 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.61 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.86 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 1.06 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.23 | |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.29 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2440 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 11/15/2016 | ||
| 3346 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 10/21/2010 | ||
| 2430 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 05/24/2011 | $1,357,000 | |
| 2681 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 10/30/2024 | ||
| 3372 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 03/03/2021 | ||
| 2609 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 07/07/2023 | ||
| 3407 South CT, Palo Alto | 11/17/2020 | ||
| 2642 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 07/22/2013 | ||
| 2460 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 02/10/2021 | ||
| 2592 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 06/18/1999 | $960,000 | |
| 2486 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 11/17/2016 | ||
| 2489 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 06/13/2025 | ||
| 2514 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 06/02/2009 | ||
| 2570 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 03/10/2023 | ||
| 2784 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 10/30/2003 | $849,000 | |
| 2770 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 10/22/2018 | ||
| 3471 South CT, Palo Alto | 04/09/2010 | $1,220,000 | |
| 2421 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 12/09/2024 | ||
| 2484 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 11/15/2017 | ||
| 3320 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 05/30/2003 |