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

Also known as: 817 University Ave

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.28

Sale price

$4,400,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
817 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
819 University Ave
821 University Ave
823 University Ave
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Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-03-018

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/26/2025
Sale price
$4,400,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,748
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
5,321
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Lot
Acreage
0.28
Lot sq. ft.
12,600
Zoning & use
Zoning
Units
7

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/26/2025 $4,400,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX; X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX; X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/12/2025 Agreement
Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust
Fixture Filing		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
03/26/2025 Deed of Trust XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
03/26/2025 Grant Deed X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/24/2024 Grant Deed X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
12/24/2024 Affidavit of Death XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX
11/28/2017 Agreement
Assignment
Deed of Trust
Fixture Filing		 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/09/2014 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, X.X.
09/07/2012 Substitution of Trustee & Reco XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
08/30/2012 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
08/30/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 817 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
$9,748
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$811,479
Land value
$739,655
Building value
$71,824

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $811,479 1.2013 $9,748 +4.35%
2024-2025 $795,568 1.1743 $9,342 +1.47%
2023-2024 $779,970 1.1804 $9,207 +1.13%
2022-2023 $764,678 1.1905 $9,103 +2.01%
2021-2022 $749,685 1.1904 $8,924 +2.17%
2020-2021 $741,999 1.17716 $8,735 +1.09%
2019-2020 $727,451 1.18772 $8,640 +2.91%
2018-2019 $713,188 1.1773 $8,396 +1.78%
2017-2018 $699,205 1.1798 $8,249 +2.66%
2016-2017 $685,496 1.1722 $8,035 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/23/2026
08/02/2023
05/30/2023
03/30/2015

*Most recent permits 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 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

900 University Ave, Palo Alto 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 969 University Ave, Palo Alto 445 Guinda St, Palo Alto 821 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 381 Guinda St, Palo Alto 930 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 480 Hale St, Palo Alto 939 University Ave, Palo Alto 919 University Ave, Palo Alto 420 Hale St, Palo Alto 925 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 820 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 950 University Ave, Palo Alto 526 Seneca St, Palo Alto 656 Hale St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 817 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 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 5,321 square feet.

When was 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 03/26/2025 for $4,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $811,479.

What are the property taxes for 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 817 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $9,748.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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