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538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Madison Way

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General Information

Address
Primary address
538 Madison Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Zip code
94303
Neighborhood
Duveneck - St Francis
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-12-041
Tract
234

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$1,856
Current property tax
$1,772
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.242
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
47 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/14/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/23/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
09/27/2012 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Madison Way, 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
$1,856
Current property tax
$1,772
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$154,495
Land value
$63,733
Building value
$90,762

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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 $154,495 1.2013 $1,856 +4.34%
2024-2025 $151,467 1.1743 $1,779 +1.47%
2023-2024 $148,498 1.1804 $1,753 +1.13%
2022-2023 $145,587 1.1905 $1,733 +2.01%
2021-2022 $142,733 1.1904 $1,699 +2.17%
2020-2021 $141,271 1.17716 $1,663 +1.09%
2019-2020 $138,502 1.18772 $1,645 +2.91%
2018-2019 $135,787 1.1773 $1,599 +1.78%
2017-2018 $133,125 1.1798 $1,571 +2.66%
2016-2017 $130,516 1.1722 $1,530 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/20/2014
08/20/2014
08/04/2014
08/04/2014
08/01/2014

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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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)
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.28
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.47
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.47
International School Of The Peninsula NR Private K 75 0.47
The Primary School - East Palo Alto NR Private K-2 141 0.56
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy 3 Public K-5 248 0.65
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.68
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.47
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.56
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.56
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 0.64
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.68
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.81
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.00
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter 3 Charter K-8 532 1.09
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.46
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.47
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.56
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.56
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 0.69
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 0.74
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 0.89
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 0.96
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.01
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.69
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.72

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Neighbors for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA

512 Patricia Ln, Palo Alto 580 Newell Rd, Palo Alto 563 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 532 Patricia Ln, Palo Alto 544 Patricia Ln, Palo Alto 1588 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 14 Phillips Rd, Palo Alto 535 Newell Rd, Palo Alto 1710 University Ave, Palo Alto 15 Phillips Rd, Palo Alto 571 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 515 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 558 Patricia Ln, Palo Alto 558 Madison Way, Palo Alto 546 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 570 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 562 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 555 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 547 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 550 Patricia Ln, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94301, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the assessed value of 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303?

538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is currently assessed at $154,495.

What are the property taxes for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303?

The property taxes for 538 Madison Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 total $1,855.

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