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470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto
Zip code 94306
County Santa Clara
Tract 1310
Neighborhood Greenmeadow
Parcel ID 147-14-010

Sales & Tax Overview for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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Sale date 01/31/2024
Sale price $3,525,000
Arm's length
Property tax $43,193

Lot & Building Information for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.177
Year built 1954
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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Other Property Data for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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About 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

When was 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 built?

470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1954.

What is the assessed value of 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,595,500, the tax amount paid for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $43,192.

When was 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the last sale price?

470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 01/31/2024 for $3,525,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/31/2024 $3,525,000
09/20/2013 $2,080,000
11/14/2000 $940,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/31/2024 Grant Deed
09/27/2021 Deed of Trust 10/01/2051
09/27/2021 Subordination Agreement
09/20/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 10/01/2043
09/20/2013 Grant Deed
11/24/2010 Deed
11/24/2010 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
11/24/2010 Deed
08/31/2007 Deed
05/30/2007 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $43,193
Market value $3,595,500

Assessment History for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,595,500 1.2013 $43,193 +47.14%
2024-2025 $2,499,790 1.1743 $29,355 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,450,776 1.1804 $28,929 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,402,722 1.1905 $28,604 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,355,610 1.1904 $28,041 +2.17%

Permits for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
11/22/2024
08/23/2024
08/01/2024
07/23/2024
01/19/2024
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
02/21/2014
02/21/2014
02/06/2014
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Risk

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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)
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 8 Public K-5 386 0.12
Imagination School NR Private K-8 0 0.20
Imagination School NR Private K-6 16 0.20
Challenger - Middlefield NR Private PK, K-8 328 0.20
Challenger - Middlefield NR Private PK, K-8 328 0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Imagination School NR Private K-8 0 0.20
Challenger - Middlefield NR Private PK, K-8 328 0.20
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 0.29
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 0.37
Athena Academy NR Private 1-8 53 0.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Widsom High School NR Private 9-12 10 0.20
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 0.29
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 0.37
Kehillah Jewish High School NR Private 9-12 188 0.62
Meira Academy NR Private 9-12 13 0.63

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Neighbors for 470 El Capitan Place, Palo Alto

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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
475 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto 09/29/2021
520 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto 08/16/2006
3912 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto 09/25/2006
3939 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto
410 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto 10/24/2024
411 Creekside Dr, Palo Alto 10/14/2021 $3,300,000
521 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto 10/19/2015
3934 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto 06/06/2012
504 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto 07/06/2022
3952 Nelson CT, Palo Alto 03/16/2023 $3,326,000
3956 Nelson CT, Palo Alto
421 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto 09/12/2024 $3,200,000
3895 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto 04/02/2025
3885 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto 07/21/2011 $1,500,000
451 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto 05/18/2021
3946 Nelson Dr, Palo Alto 06/18/2020
482 El Capitan Pl, Palo Alto 04/06/2007 $1,411,000
3964 Nelson CT, Palo Alto

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