| Primary address | 3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 3259 Alma St |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | South of Midtown |
| Parcel ID | 132-27-080 |
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| Sale date | 12/11/2020 |
| Sale price | $45,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $15,909 |
| Building sqft | 1,735 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Lot sqft | 6,250 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Zoning district | Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15) |
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3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1962 and has a total of 1,735 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,324,332, the tax amount paid for 3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $15,909.
When was 3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the last sale price?3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 12/11/2020 for $45,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $15,909 |
| Market value | $1,324,332 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3261 Alma Street, 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 | $1,324,332 | 1.2013 | $15,909 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,298,366 | 1.1743 | $15,247 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,272,909 | 1.1804 | $15,025 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,247,951 | 1.1905 | $14,857 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,223,483 | 1.1904 | $14,564 | +5.65% |
The complete history of permits filed for 3261 Alma Street, 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 3261 Alma Street, 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 | 0.31 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 138 | 0.35 |
| International School of the Peninsula | NR | Private | PK-K | 129 | 0.44 |
| International School of the Peninsula | NR | Private | PK-K | 129 | 0.44 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 138 | 0.35 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 996 | 0.51 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.68 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.89 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.89 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 1.10 |
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 1.12 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 1.30 |
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Here are the neighbors for 3261 Alma Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3146 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 12/04/2002 | $788,000 | |
| 3258 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 06/27/2023 | ||
| 3235 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 12/23/2013 | ||
| 3191 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 07/07/2023 | ||
| 3163 Alma St, Palo Alto | 1,800 | 12/09/2010 | |
| 2591 Alma St, Palo Alto | 2,112 | 11/16/2007 | $1,025,000 |
| 3278 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 05/28/2009 | $882,000 | |
| 3215 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 06/05/2008 | ||
| 3180 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 11/08/2021 | ||
| 3195 Alma St, Palo Alto | 1,869 | 06/28/2016 | |
| 3277 Alma St, Palo Alto | 2,720 | 11/26/2024 | |
| 3280 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 03/07/2006 | ||
| 3181 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 11/15/2022 | $3,800,000 | |
| 3225 Alma St, Palo Alto | 1,722 | 09/26/2017 | $1,601,000 |
| 3120 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 09/12/2003 | $659,000 | |
| 3268 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 06/15/2004 | ||
| 3150 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 02/24/2015 | ||
| 3160 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 04/11/2012 | $950,000 | |
| 3140 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 04/15/2026 | ||
| 3240 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 04/05/2011 |