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780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Crescent Park
Parcel ID 003-02-071

Sales & Tax Overview for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 02/11/2022
Sale price $1,390,000
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Current property tax $17,636

Lot & Building Information for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Condominium, Townhouse (06)
Acreage 0.067
Year built 1958
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Zoning district Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM30)

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About 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

When was 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 built?

780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1958.

What is the assessed value of 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,475,078, the tax amount paid for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $17,720.

When was 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 02/11/2022 for $1,390,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/11/2022 $1,390,000
08/31/2005 $665,000
05/24/1995 $215,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/11/2022 Deed of Trust 03/01/2052
02/11/2022 Grant Deed
08/31/2005 Deed
05/24/1995 Deed
11/02/1994 Deed
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Property Taxes for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $17,720
Current property tax $17,636
Market value $1,475,078

Assessment History for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,475,078 1.2013 $17,720 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,446,156 1.1743 $16,982 +21.41%
2023-2024 $1,185,000 1.1804 $13,988 +37.20%
2022-2023 $856,348 1.1905 $10,195 +2.01%
2021-2022 $839,558 1.1904 $9,994 +2.17%

Permits for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

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05/05/2023
05/04/2022
04/14/2019
10/17/2018
       
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Risk

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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)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.18
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.46
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.58
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.58
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.58
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.71
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.77
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.93

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.71
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.93
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.98
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.05
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.26

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Neighbors for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
404 Seneca St, Palo Alto 02/01/2017
518 Fulton St, Palo Alto 08/04/2015
850 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 08/30/2001 $257,000
345 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 03/05/2008 $960,000
755 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 10/13/2016 $3,000,000
881 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 12/04/2023 $2,700,000
850 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 09/18/2012
859 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 02/07/2014
875 University Ave, Palo Alto 18,888 06/02/2016
805 University Ave, Palo Alto 05/08/1998 $615,000
765 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 07/21/2004
871 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 11/12/2024
424 Seneca St, Palo Alto 04/14/2021
731 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 06/10/2015
550 Fulton St, Palo Alto 05/30/2008
536 Fulton St, Palo Alto 06/05/2017
701 University Ave, Palo Alto 2,880 03/16/2022 $4,300,000
428 Fulton St, Palo Alto 10/21/2015
861 University Ave, Palo Alto 14,860 06/02/2016
409 Fulton St, Palo Alto 04/18/2023

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