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2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 2551 Alma St

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.18

Sale price

$1,320,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2559 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
2551 Alma St
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Midtown Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
132-25-042

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/31/2012
Sale price
$1,320,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$19,527
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
2,995
Stories
1
Year built
1960
Lot
Acreage
0.18
Lot sq. ft.
8,100
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
5

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/31/2012 $1,320,000 XXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX XXXXX, XXXXX X
05/17/2005 $1,084,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X
11/03/1999 $660,000 XXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/16/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
07/31/2012 Deed of Trust & Assignment of XXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XX/XX
07/31/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX
05/17/2005 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
07/19/2002 Deed XXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX X
11/03/1999 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$19,527
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,625,472
Land value
$1,354,565
Building value
$270,907

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,625,472 1.2013 $19,527 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,593,601 1.1743 $18,714 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,562,355 1.1804 $18,442 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,531,722 1.1905 $18,235 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,501,689 1.1904 $17,876 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,486,292 1.17716 $17,496 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,457,150 1.18772 $17,307 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,428,580 1.1773 $16,818 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,400,570 1.1798 $16,524 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,373,108 1.1722 $16,096 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/17/2019
07/02/2019
07/02/2019
06/21/2019
04/28/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
17,508
Median age
46.7
Average household income
$342,324
Family households
61.6%
People per household (average)
2.4
Occupied housing units
7,167
Owner-occupied units
53.0%
Median year structure built
1957
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Neighbors for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

3708 Carlson Cir, Palo Alto 3633 South CT, Palo Alto 2676 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3730 Carlson Cir, Palo Alto 2571 Alma St, Palo Alto 3727 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 116 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto 3724 Carlson Cir, Palo Alto 2858 Emerson St, Palo Alto 2717 Alma St, Palo Alto 2730 Emerson St, Palo Alto 2698 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3719 Carlson Cir, Palo Alto 2507 Alma St, Palo Alto 3759 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 3703 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 3779 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 3710 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 2517 Alma St, Palo Alto 129 El Dorado Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,995 square feet.

When was 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 07/31/2012 for $1,320,000.

What is the assessed value of 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,625,472.

What are the property taxes for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 2559 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $19,526.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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