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

Also known as: 950 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.696

Sale price

$4,450,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
950 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-04-016

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/02/2010
Sale price
$4,450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$69,005
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.696
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 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/02/2010 $4,450,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX
08/10/1998 $2,750,000 XXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/01/2024 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/02/2010 Deed XXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X
08/10/1998 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX
10/26/1993 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X X XXXXX & XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX
05/08/1992 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 950 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
$69,005
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,744,160
Land value
$4,517,884
Building value
$1,226,276

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $5,744,160 1.2013 $69,005 +4.35%
2024-2025 $5,631,531 1.1743 $66,131 +1.47%
2023-2024 $5,521,109 1.1804 $65,171 +1.13%
2022-2023 $5,412,853 1.1905 $64,440 +2.01%
2021-2022 $5,306,720 1.1904 $63,171 +2.17%
2020-2021 $5,252,307 1.17716 $61,828 +1.09%
2019-2020 $5,149,322 1.18772 $61,160 +2.91%
2018-2019 $5,048,356 1.1773 $59,432 +1.78%
2017-2018 $4,949,369 1.1798 $58,394 +2.66%
2016-2017 $4,852,324 1.1722 $56,879 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
05/24/2024
05/22/2023
02/25/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.36
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.55
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.60
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.60
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.66
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.92
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.11
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.21
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.60
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.66
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.91
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.06
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 1.10
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.21
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.40
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.43
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.60
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.06
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.14
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.21
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.29
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.33
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.36
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.42
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.47
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.47

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Neighbors for 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

955 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 900 University 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 939 University Ave, Palo Alto 850 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 919 University Ave, Palo Alto 420 Hale St, Palo Alto 925 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 526 Seneca St, Palo Alto 656 Hale St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 950 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 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 03/02/2010 for $4,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $5,744,160.

What are the property taxes for 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 950 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $69,004.

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