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2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto
Alternate address(es) 2141 Columbia St
2149 Columbia St
Zip code 94306
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood College Terrace
Parcel ID 137-06-037

Sales & Tax Overview for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

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Sale date 01/14/2026
Sale price $3,100,000
Arm's length
Property tax $19,771

Lot & Building Information for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

Building sqft 1,456
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.14
Lot sqft 6,250
Units 3
Year built 1940
Stories 2
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1940 and has a total of 1,456 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,645,790, the tax amount paid for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $19,770.

When was 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the last sale price?

2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 01/14/2026 for $3,100,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2026 $3,100,000
02/19/2010 $1,275,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/27/2026 Affidavit of Death
01/14/2026 Grant Deed
02/19/2010 Deed
02/19/2010 Deed
02/19/2010 Deed
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Property Taxes for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $19,771
Market value $1,645,790

Assessment History for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,645,790 1.2013 $19,771 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,613,520 1.1743 $18,948 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,581,883 1.1804 $18,673 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,550,866 1.1905 $18,463 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,520,458 1.1904 $18,100 +2.18%

Permits for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Escondido Elementary School 8 Public K-5 447 0.17
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School 7 Public K-5 358 0.36
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.65
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private K 6 0.66
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.65
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.20
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 1.24
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.33
Keys Family Day School NR Private 5-8 138 1.44

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.65
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.20
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 1.24
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.28
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.33

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Neighbors for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 2145 Columbia Street, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2050 Dartmouth St, Palo Alto 02/10/2017 $4,100,000
2039 Dartmouth St, Palo Alto 05/11/2015
2017 Columbia St, Palo Alto 04/15/1998 $919,000
2090 Columbia St, Palo Alto 11/18/2019 $2,400,000
1545 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 03/08/2013 $2,200,000
2286 Bowdoin St, Palo Alto 03/28/2008
2140 Hanover St, Palo Alto 05/13/2002
1324 College Ave, Palo Alto
1247 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 07/12/2023
2011 Columbia St, Palo Alto 06/02/2000
1565 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 03/08/2013 $2,200,000
2050 Harvard St, Palo Alto 07/09/2024
2024 Columbia St, Palo Alto 05/16/2008 $1,050,000
1360 College Ave, Palo Alto 11/22/2002
2140 Dartmouth St, Palo Alto 11/24/2014
2150 Dartmouth St, Palo Alto 12/09/2022 $1,715,000
2328 Bowdoin St, Palo Alto 12/21/2016
2110 Hanover St, Palo Alto 07/15/2021 $2,200,000
2120 Hanover St, Palo Alto 03/17/2004
1555 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 03/08/2013 $2,200,000

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