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40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 40 Kent Pl

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$5,250,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
40 Kent Pl
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Crescent Park
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
003-27-028
Tract
62

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/10/2021
Sale price
$5,250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$68,267
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1938
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/10/2021 $5,250,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX; XXXX, XX XXXX, XXXXXXX
12/01/2017 $4,475,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX
04/19/2013 $3,325,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX; XXXX, XXXXXXX X XX; XXXX XXXXX; XXXX, XXXX X XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/10/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/10/2021 Grant Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX
02/03/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
12/01/2017 Deed of Trust XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXX
12/01/2017 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
12/01/2017 Power Attorney XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/01/2017 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
08/10/2015 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/19/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
04/19/2013 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 40 Kent Place, 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
Property tax
$68,267
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,682,767
Land value
$4,979,187
Building value
$703,580

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $5,682,767 1.2013 $68,267 +4.35%
2024-2025 $5,571,341 1.1743 $65,424 +1.47%
2023-2024 $5,462,100 1.1804 $64,475 +1.13%
2022-2023 $5,355,000 1.1905 $63,751 +13.85%
2021-2022 $4,704,023 1.1904 $55,997 +2.17%
2020-2021 $4,655,790 1.17716 $54,806 +1.09%
2019-2020 $4,564,500 1.18772 $54,213 +2.91%
2018-2019 $4,475,000 1.1773 $52,682 +26.57%
2017-2018 $3,527,955 1.1798 $41,624 +2.66%
2016-2017 $3,458,781 1.1722 $40,544 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/16/2022
11/16/2022
06/10/2022
05/17/2022
05/31/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.10
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.10
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.37
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.47
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.47
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.54
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.72
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.88
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.10
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.88
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.91
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.92
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.97
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.02
Ronald Mcnair Academy NR Public 6-8 114 1.12
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.17
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.19
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter 3 Charter K-8 532 1.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.91
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.02
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 1.08
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.08
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.10
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.11
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.14
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.19
Oxford Day Academy 4 Charter 9-12 92 1.27
KIPP Esperanza High NR Charter 9-12 220 1.40

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Neighbors for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA

1344 Martin Ave, Palo Alto 850 Center Dr, Palo Alto 38 Tevis Pl, Palo Alto 21 Tevis Pl, Palo Alto 1482 Kings Ln, Palo Alto 20 Regent Pl, Palo Alto 918 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 6 Tevis Pl, Palo Alto 30 Tevis Pl, Palo Alto 1380 Martin Ave, Palo Alto 955 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 20 Kent Pl, Palo Alto 940 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 1084 Fife Ave, Palo Alto 1533 Dana Ave, Palo Alto 931 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 11 Tevis Pl, Palo Alto 802 Center Dr, Palo Alto 11 Regent Pl, Palo Alto 935 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 40 Kent Place, 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

What is the year built for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1938.

When was 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 06/10/2021 for $5,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $5,682,767.

What are the property taxes for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 40 Kent Place, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $68,267.

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