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1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 1280 University Ave

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General Information

Address
Primary address
1280 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-07-061

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,241
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.349

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 1280 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
05/31/2022 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/19/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/28/2012 Grant Deed XXXX, XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/03/2012 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXX, XXXXXXXX XX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XX
08/07/2012 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXX, XXXXXXXX XX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XX
05/10/2012 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1280 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
$3,241
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$269,789
Land value
$78,519
Building value
$191,270

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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 $269,789 1.2013 $3,241 +4.34%
2024-2025 $264,500 1.1743 $3,106 +1.47%
2023-2024 $259,315 1.1804 $3,061 +1.13%
2022-2023 $254,232 1.1905 $3,027 +2.01%
2021-2022 $249,248 1.1904 $2,967 +2.17%
2020-2021 $246,694 1.17716 $2,904 +1.09%
2019-2020 $241,858 1.18772 $2,873 +2.91%
2018-2019 $237,116 1.1773 $2,791 +1.78%
2017-2018 $232,467 1.1798 $2,743 +2.66%
2016-2017 $227,910 1.1722 $2,672 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/11/2025
04/28/2025
12/19/2024

*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)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.49
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.49
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.58
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.61
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.61
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.64
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.68
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.91
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.95
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy 3 Public K-5 248 1.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.49
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.61
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.68
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.88
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.08
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.17
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.17
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.27
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.30
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.36
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.61
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.10
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 1.12
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 1.17
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.19
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.30
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.30
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.34
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.36
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.43

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Neighbors for 1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

416 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 421 Guinda St, Palo Alto 1290 University Ave, Palo Alto 1440 University Ave, Palo Alto 664 Hale St, Palo Alto 1107 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 1556 University Ave, Palo Alto 1560 University Ave, Palo Alto 542 Center Dr, Palo Alto 980 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 1235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 580 Center Dr, Palo Alto 534 Center Dr, Palo Alto 1450 University Ave, Palo Alto 1225 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 1211 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 1365 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 925 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 55 Hamilton CT, Palo Alto 526 Center Dr, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 1280 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 1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $269,789.

What are the property taxes for 1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 1280 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $3,240.

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