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

Also known as: 939 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.466

Sale price

$3,525,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
939 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-04-012

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/15/2013
Sale price
$3,525,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$74,545
Current property tax
$74,461
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.466
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/15/2013 $3,525,000 XX, XXXXX XXX XX; XX, XXXXX XX; XX, XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX; XXXXX, XXXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/11/2013 Grant Deed XX, XXXXX XXX XX XX, XXXXX XXX XX
01/15/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX XX, XXXXX XXX XX
02/10/2011 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX
02/10/2011 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
02/10/2011 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX. XXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 939 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
$74,545
Current property tax
$74,461
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,205,329
Land value
$4,186,854
Building value
$2,018,475

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $6,205,329 1.2013 $74,545 +4.35%
2024-2025 $6,083,657 1.1743 $71,440 +1.47%
2023-2024 $5,964,371 1.1804 $70,403 +1.13%
2022-2023 $5,847,423 1.1905 $69,614 +2.01%
2021-2022 $5,732,768 1.1904 $68,243 +2.17%
2020-2021 $5,673,987 1.17716 $66,792 +1.09%
2019-2020 $5,562,733 1.18772 $66,070 +33.88%
2018-2019 $4,191,931 1.1773 $49,350 +4.83%
2017-2018 $3,989,894 1.1798 $47,074 +9.52%
2016-2017 $3,666,830 1.1722 $42,983 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/24/2018
03/23/2018
11/25/2015
11/25/2015
11/19/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Fire hazard zones

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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 0.37
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.56
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.56
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.58
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.60
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.60
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.62
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.97
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.16
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.56
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.60
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.62
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.93
Peninsula School, Ltd NR Private K-8 218 1.08
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.09
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.23
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.42
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.43
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.56
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.09
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.16
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.23
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.24
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.36
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.38
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.43
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.43
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.43

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Neighbors for 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

955 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 460 Hale St, Palo Alto 400 Hale St, Palo Alto 950 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 365 Guinda St, Palo Alto 870 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 969 University Ave, Palo Alto 445 Guinda St, Palo Alto 821 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 800 University Ave, Palo Alto 817 University Ave, Palo Alto 381 Guinda St, Palo Alto 850 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 919 University Ave, Palo Alto 420 Hale St, Palo Alto 805 University Ave, Palo Alto 925 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 950 University Ave, Palo Alto 526 Seneca St, Palo Alto 656 Hale St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 939 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

When was 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 01/15/2013 for $3,525,000.

What is the assessed value of 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $6,205,329.

What are the property taxes for 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 939 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $74,544.

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