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

Also known as: 861 University Ave

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1968

Acreage

0.45

Sale price

$1,120,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
861 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-03-015

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/26/2012
Sale price
$1,120,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$32,581
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
14,860
Stories
2
Year built
1968
Lot
Acreage
0.45
Lot sq. ft.
20,000
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
13

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/26/2012 $1,120,000 XXXX, XXXX X XX; XXXX, XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/02/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
05/18/2016 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D XXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/26/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXX, XXXX X XX
11/26/2012 Affidavit Death Settlor/Truste XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XX
10/30/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX
10/30/2012 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX XXXX
05/28/1999 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/11/1997 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/30/1993 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX+

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 861 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
Property tax
$32,581
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,712,125
Land value
$1,037,199
Building value
$1,674,926

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,712,125 1.2013 $32,581 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,658,947 1.1743 $31,224 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,606,812 1.1804 $30,771 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,555,699 1.1905 $30,426 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,505,588 1.1904 $29,827 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,479,897 1.17716 $29,192 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,431,273 1.18772 $28,877 +2.91%
2018-2019 $2,383,602 1.1773 $28,061 +1.78%
2017-2018 $2,336,866 1.1798 $27,571 +2.66%
2016-2017 $2,291,046 1.1722 $26,856 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/28/2025

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
17,508
Median age
46.7
Average household income
$342,324
Family households
61.6%
People per household (average)
2.4
Occupied housing units
7,167
Owner-occupied units
53.0%
Median year structure built
1957
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

460 Hale St, Palo Alto 404 Seneca St, Palo Alto 870 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 365 Guinda St, Palo Alto 950 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 400 Hale St, Palo Alto 850 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 345 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 800 University Ave, Palo Alto 821 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 850 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 881 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 805 University Ave, Palo Alto 875 University Ave, Palo Alto 859 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 424 Seneca St, Palo Alto 871 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 731 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 526 Seneca St, Palo Alto 409 Fulton St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1968.

What is the total square footage of 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 14,860 square feet.

When was 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 11/26/2012 for $1,120,000.

What is the assessed value of 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $2,712,125.

What are the property taxes for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 861 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $32,580.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 13 residential unit(s).

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