| Primary address | 3956 Nelson Court, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 1310 |
| Neighborhood | Walnut Grove |
| Parcel ID | 147-14-025 |
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| Property tax | $1,816 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.189
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $151,139, the tax amount paid for 3956 Nelson Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $1,815.
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Access detailed property tax data for 3956 Nelson Court, 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 | $1,816 |
| Market value | $151,139 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3956 Nelson Court, 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 | $151,139 | 1.2013 | $1,816 | +4.34% |
| 2024-2025 | $148,176 | 1.1743 | $1,740 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $145,271 | 1.1804 | $1,715 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $142,424 | 1.1905 | $1,696 | +2.02% |
| 2021-2022 | $139,632 | 1.1904 | $1,662 | +2.16% |
The complete history of permits filed for 3956 Nelson Court, 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, A (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 3956 Nelson Court, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 386 | 0.12 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-6 | 16 | 0.24 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.25 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.25 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.33 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.38 |
| Athena Academy | NR | Private | 1-8 | 53 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 0.24 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.33 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.38 |
| Meira Academy | NR | Private | 9-12 | 13 | 0.67 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 188 | 0.67 |
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Here are the neighbors for 3956 Nelson Court, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 09/14/2010 | ||
| 496 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 08/14/2024 | ||
| 3900 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 1,268 | 04/01/1999 | |
| 475 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 09/29/2021 | ||
| 520 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 08/16/2006 | ||
| 698 San Antonio Ave, Palo Alto | 08/27/2025 | ||
| 3912 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto | 09/25/2006 | ||
| 521 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 10/19/2015 | ||
| 3939 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto | |||
| 3934 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto | 06/06/2012 | ||
| 504 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 07/06/2022 | ||
| 470 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 01/31/2024 | $3,525,000 | |
| 3952 Nelson CT, Palo Alto | 03/16/2023 | $3,326,000 | |
| 451 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto | 05/18/2021 | ||
| 421 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto | 09/12/2024 | $3,200,000 | |
| 3946 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto | 06/18/2020 | ||
| 648 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto | 09/03/2014 | $7,700,250 | |
| 3964 Nelson CT, Palo Alto | |||
| 482 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 04/06/2007 | $1,411,000 | |
| 501 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto | 10/11/2018 |