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2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Property report

Also known as: 2857 Alma St

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Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.18

Sale price

$147,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2861 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Alternate address(es)
2857 Alma St
2859 Alma St
2863 Alma St
Zip code
94306
Neighborhood
Midtown Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
132-26-023

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/07/2013
Sale price
$147,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$16,738
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Three and Four Family
Building sq. ft.
2,880
Stories
2
Year built
1951
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.18
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/07/2013 $147,000 XXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXX, XXXXX XX; XXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXX, XXXXX XX; XXXX, XXXXXX XX; XXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/07/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
06/07/2013 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XX
10/14/2010 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXX XX
02/24/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XX XXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/17/1995 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2861 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
$16,738
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,393,340
Land value
$781,978
Building value
$611,362

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,393,340 1.2013 $16,738 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,366,021 1.1743 $16,041 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,339,237 1.1804 $15,808 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,312,978 1.1905 $15,631 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,287,234 1.1904 $15,323 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,274,036 1.17716 $14,997 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,249,055 1.18772 $14,835 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,224,564 1.1773 $14,416 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,200,554 1.1798 $14,164 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,177,015 1.1722 $13,797 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/26/2018
07/17/2018
12/19/2016

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Carmelo Elementary School 6 Public K-5 317 0.21
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.54
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.57
Keys Family Day School NR Private K-4 177 0.57
International School of the Peninsula NR Private PK-K 129 0.59
International School of the Peninsula NR Private PK-K 129 0.59
Barron Park Elementary School 7 Public K-5 211 0.89
Fairmeadow Elementary School 7 Public K-5 403 1.02
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.54
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.57
Keys Family Day School NR Private 5-8 138 0.69
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.72
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 8 Public 6-8 996 0.87
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.93
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 1.13
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.54
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.72
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 1.23
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.34
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.49
Living Widsom High School NR Private 9-12 10 1.49
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.55
Henry M. Gunn High School 9 Public 9-12 1,787 1.65
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 1.69

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Neighbors for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA

3544 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3284 Ramona St, Palo Alto 3303 Alma St, Palo Alto 2896 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3519 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3326 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3149 Alma St, Palo Alto 3176 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3285 Alma St, Palo Alto 3706 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 2841 Alma St, Palo Alto 3157 Alma St, Palo Alto 3718 Redwood Cir, Palo Alto 3341 Park Blvd, Palo Alto 3657 South CT, Palo Alto 3160 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3150 Ramona St, Palo Alto 3703 South CT, Palo Alto 2881 Alma St, Palo Alto 3504 Ramona St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 2861 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 94301, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA 95014, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The development at 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 has a total of 2,880 square feet.

When was 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the sale price?

2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold on 06/07/2013 for $147,000.

What is the assessed value of 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is currently assessed at $1,393,340.

What are the property taxes for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The property taxes for 2861 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 total $16,738.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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