| Primary address | 256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 1135 |
| Neighborhood | Walnut Grove |
| Parcel ID | 147-25-003 |
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| Sale date | 09/23/2003 |
| Sale price | $705,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $11,957 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.185
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $1,002,347, the tax amount paid for 256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $12,041.
When was 256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold?256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 11/15/2022.
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Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2003 | $705,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 256 East Charleston Road, 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 | $12,041 |
| Current property tax | $11,957 |
| Market value | $1,002,347 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 East Charleston Road, 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 | $1,002,347 | 1.2013 | $12,041 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $982,695 | 1.1743 | $11,540 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $963,427 | 1.1804 | $11,372 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $944,537 | 1.1905 | $11,245 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $926,018 | 1.1904 | $11,023 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 256 East Charleston Road, 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 256 East Charleston Road, 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 | 0.21 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 403 | 0.37 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.44 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.44 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 996 | 0.41 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.44 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.47 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.59 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.47 |
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 0.47 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.59 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.84 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 188 | 0.88 |
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Here are the neighbors for 256 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto | 02/04/2026 | ||
| 3875 Mumford Pl, Palo Alto | 10/01/2019 | ||
| 122 Ely Pl, Palo Alto | 09/04/2009 | $1,175,000 | |
| 323 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 295 San Antonio Ave, Palo Alto | 03/19/2024 | ||
| 256 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | 05/05/2021 | $2,945,000 | |
| 4140 Mackay Dr, Palo Alto | |||
| 150 Lundy Ln, Palo Alto | 08/02/2016 | ||
| 3898 Mumford Pl, Palo Alto | 05/02/2024 | $3,680,000 | |
| 4005 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 05/08/2018 | ||
| 137 Lundy Ln, Palo Alto | 06/06/2007 | ||
| 3895 Mumford Pl, Palo Alto | 04/28/2021 | $2,900,000 | |
| 3872 Duncan Pl, Palo Alto | 10/28/2010 | ||
| 4077 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | |||
| 211 Ely Pl, Palo Alto | 11/18/2020 | ||
| 272 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | 04/28/2011 | $1,230,000 | |
| 3896 Duncan Pl, Palo Alto | 12/19/2002 | ||
| 272 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto | 10/23/2007 | ||
| 4073 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 11/12/2024 | $3,402,000 | |
| 3886 Mumford Pl, Palo Alto | 09/15/2021 |