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505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Crescent Park
Parcel ID 003-08-039

Sales & Tax Overview for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

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Sale date 03/27/2008
Sale price $1,550,000
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Current property tax $63,655

Lot & Building Information for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.144
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $5,305,835, the tax amount paid for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $63,738.

When was 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 03/27/2008 for $1,550,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/27/2008 $1,550,000

Title Documents for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/25/2021 Deed of Trust 02/01/2051
01/22/2021 Release
03/27/2008 Deed
02/15/2008 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $63,739
Current property tax $63,655
Market value $5,305,835

Assessment History for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $5,305,835 1.2013 $63,739 +4.35%
2024-2025 $5,201,800 1.1743 $61,085 +1.47%
2023-2024 $5,099,805 1.1804 $60,198 +1.13%
2022-2023 $4,999,810 1.1905 $59,523 +2.01%
2021-2022 $4,901,775 1.1904 $58,351 +2.17%

Permits for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/04/2019
06/07/2019
03/19/2019
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
10/11/2017
07/07/2017
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, A (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.47
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.47
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.68
The Primary School - East Palo Alto NR Private K-2 141 0.73
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.76

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.47
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.68
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.78
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.84
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.78
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 0.85
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 0.88
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 0.96
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.08

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Neighbors for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 505 West Crescent Drive, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
570 Chaucer St, Palo Alto 04/22/2022 $5,995,000
430 Palm St, Palo Alto 10/10/2024 $5,400,000
1154 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 03/08/2011
1134 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 09/20/1995
1150 University Ave, Palo Alto 12/14/2018
542 Center Dr, Palo Alto 03/26/2021 $7,150,000
1520 University Ave, Palo Alto 04/08/2016
580 Center Dr, Palo Alto 03/27/2019
1130 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 11/27/2017
75 Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 11/15/2011 $4,150,000
445 Maple St, Palo Alto 05/24/2021 $6,200,000
543 W Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 06/03/2021 $5,700,000
586 Center Dr, Palo Alto 11/03/2025
534 Center Dr, Palo Alto 04/18/1995
440 Marlowe St, Palo Alto 12/17/2025
1270 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 08/03/2023 $5,600,000
1211 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 12/03/2018
1225 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 11/13/2013
567 Hale St, Palo Alto 06/01/2021 $8,600,000
526 Center Dr, Palo Alto 12/20/2019 $5,800,000

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