| Primary address | 178 Ely Place, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 2570 |
| Neighborhood | Walnut Grove |
| Parcel ID | 147-30-020 |
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| Sale date | 03/01/2021 |
| Sale price | $3,225,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $44,539 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.184
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $3,714,528, the tax amount paid for 178 Ely Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $44,622.
When was 178 Ely Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold?178 Ely Place, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 11/03/2021.
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Access detailed property tax data for 178 Ely Place, 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 | $44,623 |
| Current property tax | $44,539 |
| Market value | $3,714,528 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 Ely Place, 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 | $3,714,528 | 1.2013 | $44,623 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,641,695 | 1.1743 | $42,764 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,570,290 | 1.1804 | $42,144 | +4.67% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,381,950 | 1.1905 | $40,262 | +65.92% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,038,507 | 1.1904 | $24,266 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 178 Ely Place, 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 178 Ely Place, 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 | 0.27 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 403 | 0.46 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-6 | 16 | 0.48 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.45 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.48 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 996 | 0.50 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.53 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 0.48 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.53 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.56 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.89 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 188 | 0.92 |
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Here are the neighbors for 178 Ely Place, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Ferne CT, Palo Alto | 04/11/2014 | $2,010,000 | |
| 291 Parkside Dr, Palo Alto | 06/01/2016 | ||
| 235 Greenmeadow Way, Palo Alto | 05/15/2014 | $2,200,000 | |
| 4223 Briarwood Way, Palo Alto | 11/01/2024 | $3,750,000 | |
| 4289 Briarwood Way, Palo Alto | 12/06/2013 | ||
| 316 Creekside Dr, Palo Alto | 12/22/2016 | ||
| 181 Ely Pl, Palo Alto | 11/06/2012 | ||
| 235 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | 04/15/2019 | ||
| 4265 Alma St, Palo Alto | |||
| 303 Parkside Dr, Palo Alto | 09/28/2017 | ||
| 4257 Briarwood Way, Palo Alto | 01/23/2017 | ||
| 385 Parkside Dr, Palo Alto | 12/10/2013 | $2,450,000 | |
| 160 Ely Pl, Palo Alto | |||
| 410 Creekside Dr, Palo Alto | 10/11/2019 | ||
| 262 Creekside Dr, Palo Alto | 01/02/2019 | ||
| 158 Ferne CT, Palo Alto | 12/11/2018 | $2,780,000 | |
| 101 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | 19,541 | 05/04/2018 | |
| 168 Ely Pl, Palo Alto | 02/03/2023 | ||
| 386 Creekside Dr, Palo Alto | 05/29/2012 | ||
| 173 Creekside Dr, Palo Alto | 03/10/2022 | $3,600,000 |