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515 Center Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

515 Center Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Crescent Park
Parcel ID 003-10-020

Sales & Tax Overview for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

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Sale date 07/15/2009
Sale price $2,091,000
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Property tax $32,424

Lot & Building Information for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.142
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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About 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,699,101, the tax amount paid for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $32,424.

When was 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

515 Center Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 04/08/2013.

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Past Sales & Property History for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/15/2009 $2,091,000
07/24/1992 $840,000
02/03/1988 $337,500
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/10/2021 Deed of Trust 02/01/2051
12/26/2019 Deed of Trust 01/01/2050
02/25/2019 Deed of Trust 03/01/2049
04/08/2013 Grant Deed
04/08/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 05/01/2043
04/08/2013 Grant Deed
12/06/2011 Deed
12/06/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
12/06/2011 Deed
07/15/2009 Deed
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Property Taxes for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $32,424
Market value $2,699,101

Assessment History for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,699,101 1.2013 $32,424 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,646,178 1.1743 $31,074 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,594,294 1.1804 $30,623 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,543,426 1.1905 $30,279 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,493,556 1.1904 $29,683 +2.17%

Permits for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/22/2020
12/22/2020
07/14/2016
       
       
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (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 0.51
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.51
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.62
The Primary School - East Palo Alto NR Private K-2 141 0.66
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.51
Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University NR Private K-7 0 0.62
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.83
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 0.83
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.89

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 0.78
Eastside College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 267 0.81
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.83
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 0.89
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.02

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Neighbors for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 515 Center Drive, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1823 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto
558 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 04/26/2021
1650 University Ave, Palo Alto 06/01/2020
544 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 08/27/2012
572 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 07/01/2022
531 Center Dr, Palo Alto 02/25/2021 $5,350,000
1803 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 12/13/2024 $4,750,000
541 E Crescent Dr, Palo Alto 10/28/1998
1875 University Ave, Palo Alto 03/05/2008 $1,285,000
1883 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 01/15/2020
525 Center Dr, Palo Alto 05/05/2020
1687 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 05/29/2015
1699 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 08/30/2022
1862 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 01/07/2013
586 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 02/18/2022 $3,250,000
1893 Edgewood Dr, Palo Alto 09/06/2023 $3,000,000
1795 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 03/01/2024
579 Jefferson Dr, Palo Alto 11/02/2012
1765 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 04/17/2025
529 Patricia Ln, Palo Alto 12/22/1993

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