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

Also known as: 860 University Ave

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General Information

Address
Primary address
860 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-03-046

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,740
Current property tax
$5,656
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.539
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residence District (R2)

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/15/2026 Grant Deed XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
01/13/2025 Grant Deed XX XXXXX, X XXXX XXX XXXX XXX
12/12/2024 Grant Deed XX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XX XXXXX, X XXXX
12/12/2024 Trust Transfer Deed XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
05/22/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
06/24/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/05/2013 Substitution of Trustee & Reco XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/24/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XX XXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/27/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/23/2010 Subordination Agreement (Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXX/XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 860 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
$5,740
Current property tax
$5,656
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$477,846
Land value
$197,049
Building value
$280,797

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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 $477,846 1.2013 $5,740 +4.34%
2024-2025 $468,478 1.1743 $5,501 +1.47%
2023-2024 $459,294 1.1804 $5,422 +1.13%
2022-2023 $450,289 1.1905 $5,361 +2.01%
2021-2022 $441,461 1.1904 $5,255 +2.17%
2020-2021 $436,936 1.17716 $5,143 +1.09%
2019-2020 $428,370 1.18772 $5,088 +2.91%
2018-2019 $419,972 1.1773 $4,944 +1.78%
2017-2018 $411,739 1.1798 $4,858 +2.66%
2016-2017 $403,666 1.1722 $4,732 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/03/2024
05/21/2024
02/27/2024

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.27
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.50
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.56
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.56
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.65
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.65
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.71
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.90
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.13
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.56
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.65
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.71
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.83
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.99
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.13
Peninsula School, Ltd NR Private K-8 218 1.15
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.45
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.48
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.65
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.99
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.06
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.13
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.27
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.41
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.41
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.42
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.44
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.50

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Neighbors for 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

421 Guinda St, Palo Alto 416 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 1107 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 664 Hale St, Palo Alto 1440 University Ave, Palo Alto 980 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 1358 University Ave, Palo Alto 1117 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 1101 University Ave, Palo Alto 1450 University Ave, Palo Alto 1321 University Ave, Palo Alto 1060 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 417 Seneca St, Palo Alto 1340 University Ave, Palo Alto 55 Hamilton CT, Palo Alto 925 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 1365 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 1085 University Ave, Palo Alto 1310 University Ave, Palo Alto 1195 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 860 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 assessed value of 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $477,846.

What are the property taxes for 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 860 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $5,740.

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