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

Also known as: 815 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.118

Sale price

$3,650,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
815 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-03-019

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/02/2024
Sale price
$3,650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$44,724
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1947
Lot
Acreage
0.118
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/02/2024 $3,650,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X; XXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/02/2000 $970,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX
04/24/1997 $480,000 XXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/02/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
12/05/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
05/11/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/11/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
06/02/2000 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XX
04/24/1997 Deed XXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX XXX, XXXXX X
05/27/1994 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 815 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
$44,724
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,723,000
Land value
$2,805,000
Building value
$918,000

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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 $3,723,000 1.2013 $44,724 +62.86%
2024-2025 $2,338,611 1.1743 $27,462 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,292,757 1.1804 $27,064 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,247,802 1.1905 $26,760 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,203,729 1.1904 $26,233 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,181,134 1.17716 $25,675 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,138,368 1.18772 $25,398 +2.91%
2018-2019 $2,096,440 1.1773 $24,681 +71.05%
2017-2018 $1,222,947 1.1798 $14,429 -2.26%
2016-2017 $1,259,393 1.1722 $14,763 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/11/2016
06/02/2016

*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 0.23
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.51
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.61
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.61
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.66
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.66
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.72
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.94
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.11
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.61
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.66
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.72
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.80
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.98
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.11
Peninsula School, Ltd NR Private K-8 218 1.13
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.49
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.66
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.98
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.03
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.11
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.22
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.34
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.35
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.48
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.51
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.51

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Neighbors for 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

423 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 1080 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 905 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 975 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 909 University Ave, Palo Alto 1068 University Ave, Palo Alto 418 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 465 Hale St, Palo Alto 1030 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 470 Hale St, Palo Alto 1341 University Ave, Palo Alto 401 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 425 Hale St, Palo Alto 576 Hale St, Palo Alto 831 University Ave, Palo Alto 451 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 1120 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 1001 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 560 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 1184 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 815 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 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1947.

When was 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 04/02/2024 for $3,650,000.

What is the assessed value of 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $3,723,000.

What are the property taxes for 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 815 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $44,724.

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