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696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Property report

Also known as: 696 Towle Way

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1965

Acreage

1.57

Sale price

$13,250,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
696 Towle Way
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Zip code
94306
Neighborhood
Midtown Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
132-56-057

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/16/2013
Sale price
$13,250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$194,148
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
49,526
Stories
2
Year built
1965
Lot
Acreage
1.57
Lot sq. ft.
68,286
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
34

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
29 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/16/2013 $13,250,000 XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/1989 $3,075,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/17/2015 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur XXXXX XXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, X.X.
10/16/2013 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
10/16/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/01/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 696 Towle Way, 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
$194,148
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$16,161,469
Land value
$8,335,867
Building value
$7,825,602

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $16,161,469 1.2013 $194,148 +4.35%
2024-2025 $15,844,578 1.1743 $186,063 +1.47%
2023-2024 $15,533,901 1.1804 $183,362 +1.13%
2022-2023 $15,229,316 1.1905 $181,305 +2.01%
2021-2022 $14,930,703 1.1904 $177,735 +2.17%
2020-2021 $14,777,608 1.17716 $173,956 +1.09%
2019-2020 $14,487,852 1.18772 $172,075 +2.91%
2018-2019 $14,203,777 1.1773 $167,215 +1.78%
2017-2018 $13,925,272 1.1798 $164,295 +2.59%
2016-2017 $13,661,979 1.1722 $160,146 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/14/2024
05/12/2014
05/12/2014
01/30/2014
01/30/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
27,183
Median age
42.3
Average household income
$287,065
Family households
66.6%
People per household (average)
2.55
Occupied housing units
10,640
Owner-occupied units
52.6%
Median year structure built
1963
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA

3089 Cowper St, Palo Alto 675 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 665 Loma Verde Ave, Palo Alto 3090 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 2975 Cowper St, Palo Alto 664 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 609 Towle Way, Palo Alto 3045 Cowper St, Palo Alto 611 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 3103 Flowers Ln, Palo Alto 684 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 3121 Flowers Ln, Palo Alto 654 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 608 Wellsbury CT, Palo Alto 685 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 688 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 2754 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 674 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto 3083 Cowper St, Palo Alto 606 Wellsbury CT, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 696 Towle Way, 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 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The development at 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 has a total of 49,526 square feet.

When was 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the sale price?

696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold on 10/16/2013 for $13,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is currently assessed at $16,161,469.

What are the property taxes for 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The property taxes for 696 Towle Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 total $194,147.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 34 residential unit(s).

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