550 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information
550 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | College Terrace |
| Parcel ID | 137-01-130 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Sale date | 05/30/1997 |
| Sale price | $4,250,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $83,154 |
Lot & Building Information for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 18,112 |
| Building class | Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) |
| Acreage | 0.71 |
| Lot sqft | 31,307 |
| Year built | 1970 |
| Stories | 3 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 has a total of 18,112 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306?550 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1970 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $6,922,024.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/1997 | $4,250,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $83,154 |
| Market value | $6,922,024 |
Assessment History for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 550 California Avenue, 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 | $6,922,024 | 1.2013 | $83,154 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $6,786,299 | 1.1743 | $79,692 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $6,653,236 | 1.1804 | $78,535 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $6,522,781 | 1.1905 | $77,654 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $6,394,885 | 1.1904 | $76,125 | +2.17% |
Permits for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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Demographics by Zip Code
| Total population | 27,183 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Average household income | $287,065 |
| Family households | 66.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 10,640 |
| Owner occupied units | 52.6% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.55 |
| Median year structure built | 1963 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 550 California Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2255 Wellesley St, Palo Alto | 06/23/2025 | ||
| 811 College Ave, Palo Alto | 3,840 | 12/29/2008 | |
| 2310 Yale St, Palo Alto | 2,838 | 12/15/1992 | $490,000 |
| 851 College Ave, Palo Alto | 06/27/2008 | $910,000 | |
| 739 College Ave, Palo Alto | 05/08/2017 | $3,350,000 | |
| 2055 Williams St, Palo Alto | 11/22/2005 | ||
| 2345 Wellesley St, Palo Alto | 5,328 | 07/24/2015 | |
| 889 College Ave, Palo Alto | 1,825 | ||
| 2241 Wellesley St, Palo Alto | 12/02/2021 | ||
| 2342 Yale St, Palo Alto | 2,891 | 12/11/2017 | $2,300,000 |
| 757 College Ave, Palo Alto | 05/08/2017 | $3,350,000 | |
| 2265 Cornell St, Palo Alto | 06/14/2002 | ||
| 703 College Ave, Palo Alto | 1,416 | ||
| 2330 Yale St, Palo Alto | 12/12/2006 | ||
| 591 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 09/15/2016 | ||
| 2285 Williams St, Palo Alto | 2,854 | 06/09/2014 | |
| 2155 Cornell St, Palo Alto | 08/22/2014 | ||
| 2127 Cornell St, Palo Alto | 08/08/2008 | ||
| 2343 Williams St, Palo Alto | 2,034 | 09/06/2023 | |
| 2260 Williams St, Palo Alto | 01/04/2006 |