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557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto
Zip code 94303
County Santa Clara
Tract 629
Neighborhood Duveneck - St Francis
Parcel ID 003-15-048

Sales & Tax Overview for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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Sale date 05/28/1999
Sale price $735,000
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Current property tax $13,939

Lot & Building Information for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.146
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Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

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Other Property Data for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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About 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,167,322, the tax amount paid for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is $14,023.

When was 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303 last sold?

557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was last sold in 08/30/2012.

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Real Estate Reports:
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Past Sales & Property History for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/28/1999 $735,000

Title Documents for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/19/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
08/30/2012 Grant Deed
08/28/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 09/01/2042
08/28/2012 Grant Deed
04/18/2003 Deed
10/15/2001 Deed
05/28/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $14,023
Current property tax $13,939
Market value $1,167,322

Assessment History for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,167,322 1.2013 $14,023 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,144,434 1.1743 $13,439 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,121,995 1.1804 $13,244 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,099,996 1.1905 $13,095 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,078,429 1.1904 $12,838 +2.18%

Permits for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
04/06/2023
01/08/2021
01/08/2021
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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)
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.20
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.34
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.34
International School Of The Peninsula NR Private K 75 0.34
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.34
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.37
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.37
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.60
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 0.72

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 0.34
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 0.37
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 0.37
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 0.72
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 0.90

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Neighbors for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 557 Hilbar Lane, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1965 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
690 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 11/27/2024
609 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 03/05/2004 $725,000
1835 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 05/30/1997
657 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 04/05/2007
1843 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 07/06/2007
674 Wildwood Ln, Palo Alto 05/11/2017
1953 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 08/05/2005
623 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 11/13/2014 $2,100,000
1765 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 12/16/2024
509 Rhodes Dr, Palo Alto 04/21/2017
626 Wildwood Ln, Palo Alto 11/29/2018
1813 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 10/11/2007
642 Wildwood Ln, Palo Alto 05/18/2022
675 Greer Rd, Palo Alto 01/15/2010 $1,175,000
1977 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 05/24/2012
559 Hilbar Ln, Palo Alto 04/18/2003
1916 Ivy Ln, Palo Alto 08/15/2012
562 Rhodes Dr, Palo Alto 02/10/2022
546 Madison Way, Palo Alto 11/02/2000 $1,700,000

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