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780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 780 University Ave

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Property type

Condominium, Townhouse (06)

Year built

1958

Acreage

0.067

Sale price

$1,390,000

General Information

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

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/11/2022
Sale price
$1,390,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$17,720
Current property tax
$17,636
Building
Property type
Condominium, Townhouse
Year built
1958
Lot
Acreage
0.067
Zoning & use
Zoning
Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM30)

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable

Ownership information for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/11/2022 $1,390,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
08/31/2005 $665,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX
05/24/1995 $215,000 XXXX, XXXX-XXXXX XXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/11/2022 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/11/2022 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
08/31/2005 Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
05/24/1995 Deed XXXX, XXXX X XXXX, XXXX-XXXXX
11/02/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$17,720
Current property tax
$17,636
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,475,078
Land value
$737,539
Building value
$737,539

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $830,950 1.17716 $9,782 +1.09%
2019-2020 $814,658 1.18772 $9,676 +2.91%
2018-2019 $798,686 1.1773 $9,403 +1.78%
2017-2018 $783,026 1.1798 $9,238 +2.66%
2016-2017 $767,674 1.1722 $8,999 +0.95%

Permit information for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/24/2026
05/05/2023
05/04/2022
04/14/2019
10/17/2018

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.71
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.77
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.89
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.05
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.05
Peninsula School, Ltd NR Private K-8 218 1.19
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.44
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.35
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.36
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.47
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.50
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.50

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

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

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

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

What is the assessed value of 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,475,078.

What are the property taxes for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 780 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $17,720.

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