| Primary address | 2040 Columbia Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | College Terrace |
| Parcel ID | 137-06-067 |
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| Sale date | 08/17/2016 |
| Sale price | $2,250,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $45,899 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.125
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $3,827,757, the tax amount paid for 2040 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $45,982.
When was 2040 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the last sale price?2040 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 08/17/2016 for $2,250,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2040 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $45,983 |
| Current property tax | $45,899 |
| Market value | $3,827,757 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2040 Columbia 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 | $3,827,757 | 1.2013 | $45,983 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,752,704 | 1.1743 | $44,068 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,679,122 | 1.1804 | $43,428 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,606,983 | 1.1905 | $42,941 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,536,259 | 1.1904 | $42,096 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 2040 Columbia 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 2040 Columbia 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 447 | 0.14 |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 358 | 0.35 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.69 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | K | 6 | 0.70 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 0.70 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.69 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.19 | |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.30 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 1.33 |
| Stanford Online High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 545 | 1.49 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.69 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.19 | |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.27 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.30 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 1.33 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2040 Columbia Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1220 College Ave, Palo Alto | 09/09/2005 | $1,125,000 | |
| 2100 Columbia St, Palo Alto | 04/20/2012 | $1,950,000 | |
| 2065 Hanover St, Palo Alto | 05/18/2022 | ||
| 2135 Columbia St, Palo Alto | 12/03/2012 | ||
| 2340 Harvard St, Palo Alto | 01/31/2023 | ||
| 2305 Hanover St, Palo Alto | 12/02/2021 | ||
| 2311 Hanover St, Palo Alto | 03/16/2022 | ||
| 2276 Harvard St, Palo Alto | 04/26/2007 | $1,180,000 | |
| 2140 Harvard St, Palo Alto | 11/30/2006 | ||
| 2125 Bowdoin St, Palo Alto | 08/13/2010 | ||
| 2175 Bowdoin St, Palo Alto | 09/06/2012 | ||
| 2150 Hanover St, Palo Alto | 11/30/2012 | ||
| 2260 Harvard St, Palo Alto | 12/20/2012 | $960,000 | |
| 2140 Columbia St, Palo Alto | 12/06/2012 | $2,230,000 | |
| 2322 Harvard St, Palo Alto | 12/28/2005 | ||
| 1325 College Ave, Palo Alto | 08/14/2024 | ||
| 2361 Columbia St, Palo Alto | 09/14/2022 | ||
| 1506 College Ave, Palo Alto | 10/30/2025 | ||
| 2130 Hanover St, Palo Alto | |||
| 1425 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 07/29/1994 |