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1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 1560 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.298

Sale price

$5,825,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1560 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-08-005

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/13/2026
Sale price
$5,825,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$59,529
Current property tax
$59,462
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.298
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
43 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/13/2026 $5,825,000 XXXX, XXXX; XXXX, XXXX XX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/13/2026 Deed of Trust XXXX, XXXX XX XXX XXXX X X
08/13/2026 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XX
03/16/2026 Affidavit of Death XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1560 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$59,529
Current property tax
$59,462
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,955,414
Land value
$4,542,463
Building value
$412,951

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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 $220,576 1.2013 $2,650 +4.34%
2024-2025 $216,252 1.1743 $2,539 +1.47%
2023-2024 $212,013 1.1804 $2,503 +1.13%
2022-2023 $207,857 1.1905 $2,475 +2.00%
2021-2022 $203,782 1.1904 $2,426 +2.18%
2020-2021 $201,694 1.17716 $2,374 +1.09%
2019-2020 $197,740 1.18772 $2,349 +2.91%
2018-2019 $193,863 1.1773 $2,282 +1.78%
2017-2018 $190,063 1.1798 $2,242 +2.66%
2016-2017 $186,337 1.1722 $2,184 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/04/2013

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Fire hazard zones

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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 0.45
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.45
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.72
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.72
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.74
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.76
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.78
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.82
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.88
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy 3 Public K-5 248 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.45
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.72
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.76
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.82
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 0.95
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.12
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.21
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public 8 121 1.22
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle 3 Public 6-8 515 1.25
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter 3 Charter K-8 532 1.30
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.76
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 0.90
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 0.92
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.00
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.12
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.13
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 1.22
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.22
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.42
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.47

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Neighbors for 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

570 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 416 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 1290 University Ave, Palo Alto 1440 University Ave, Palo Alto 664 Hale St, Palo Alto 1107 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 542 Center Dr, Palo Alto 1556 University Ave, Palo Alto 1280 University Ave, Palo Alto 1235 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 580 Center Dr, Palo Alto 534 Center Dr, Palo Alto 586 Center Dr, Palo Alto 543 W Crescent 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 526 Center Dr, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 1560 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 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 08/13/2026 for $5,825,000.

What is the assessed value of 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $220,576.

What are the property taxes for 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 1560 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $2,649.

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