| Primary address | 473 James Road, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 475 James Rd |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Charleston Meadows |
| Parcel ID | 132-46-080 |
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| Property tax | $3,227 |
| Building sqft | 4,381 |
| Building class | Three and Four Family (03) |
| Acreage | 0.22 |
| Lot sqft | 9,750 |
| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15) |
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473 James Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1963 and has a total of 4,381 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 473 James Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $268,621, the tax amount paid for 473 James Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $3,226.
When was 473 James Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold?473 James Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 04/28/2021.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 473 James Road, 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 | $3,227 |
| Market value | $268,621 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 473 James Road, 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 | $268,621 | 1.2013 | $3,227 | +4.34% |
| 2024-2025 | $263,355 | 1.1743 | $3,093 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $258,192 | 1.1804 | $3,048 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $253,130 | 1.1905 | $3,014 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $248,168 | 1.1904 | $2,954 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 473 James Road, 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 473 James Road, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 138 | 0.32 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.53 |
| Juana Briones Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 258 | 0.57 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 386 | 0.63 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 403 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 138 | 0.32 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.53 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 996 | 0.61 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 515 | 0.73 |
| Bowman School | NR | Private | K-8 | 268 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.53 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.86 |
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 0.90 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.99 |
| Henry M. Gunn High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,787 | 1.00 |
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Here are the neighbors for 473 James Road, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4144 Park Blvd, Palo Alto | 11/22/2023 | $2,310,000 | |
| 350 W Meadow Dr, Palo Alto | 12/26/2014 | ||
| 353 Tennessee Ln, Palo Alto | 03/22/2000 | ||
| 271 Davenport Way, Palo Alto | 06/30/2004 | ||
| 3160 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 02/26/2018 | ||
| 3075 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 2,300 | 05/04/2018 | |
| 3170 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 02/20/2019 | ||
| 3051 Alma St, Palo Alto | 3,170 | 12/22/1994 | |
| 248 Ventura Ave, Palo Alto | 03/28/2002 | ||
| 3146 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 01/09/1990 | $144,000 | |
| 3053 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 2,300 | 05/04/2018 | |
| 364 Tennessee Ln, Palo Alto | 07/02/2015 | $2,300,000 | |
| 273 Tennessee Ln, Palo Alto | 01/27/1997 | ||
| 3042 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 05/04/2018 | ||
| 3039 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 4,242 | 08/14/2018 | |
| 4147 Park Blvd, Palo Alto | 01/08/2019 | $1,850,000 | |
| 4135 Park Blvd, Palo Alto | 08/16/1999 | ||
| 258 Ventura Ave, Palo Alto | 06/09/2021 | $1,050,000 | |
| 270 El Carmelo Ave, Palo Alto | 12/05/2017 | ||
| 214 El Carmelo Ave, Palo Alto | 9,665 |