| Primary address | 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 5344 |
| Neighborhood | Community Center |
| Parcel ID | 003-35-086 |
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| Sale date | 03/14/2013 |
| Sale price | $3,210,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $47,402 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.216
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $3,952,875, the tax amount paid for 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $47,485.
When was 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 10/01/2018.
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Access detailed property tax data for 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $47,486 |
| Current property tax | $47,402 |
| Market value | $3,952,875 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 840 Melville Avenue, 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 | $3,952,875 | 1.2013 | $47,486 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,875,369 | 1.1743 | $45,508 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,799,382 | 1.1804 | $44,848 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,724,885 | 1.1905 | $44,345 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,651,849 | 1.1904 | $43,472 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.11 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.11 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.18 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.28 |
| Walter Hays Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 294 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.11 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.72 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.78 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.88 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.89 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.72 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.95 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.99 | |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.15 |
| Silicon Valley International School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 556 | 1.18 |
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Here are the neighbors for 840 Melville Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1050 Harriet St, Palo Alto | 08/11/2020 | ||
| 736 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 05/12/2022 | $1,800,000 | |
| 1240 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 09/25/2015 | ||
| 1310 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 04/05/2012 | ||
| 1114 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 07/29/1988 | $680,000 | |
| 1105 Harker Ave, Palo Alto | 08/09/2005 | ||
| 818 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 08/23/2016 | ||
| 1012 Fulton St, Palo Alto | 11/17/2025 | ||
| 1030 Greenwood Ave, Palo Alto | 03/02/2012 | $2,350,000 | |
| 744 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 08/02/2022 | $5,175,000 | |
| 1350 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 03/19/2012 | ||
| 1430 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 04/29/2026 | $5,950,000 | |
| 1450 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 09/29/2022 | $4,275,000 | |
| 1160 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 01/19/2021 | $3,800,000 | |
| 725 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 10/31/2012 | $1,430,000 | |
| 1119 Harker Ave, Palo Alto | 07/31/2013 | $170,000 | |
| 1320 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 09/24/2019 | ||
| 1111 Harker Ave, Palo Alto | 08/07/2020 | ||
| 1402 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 04/13/2006 | ||
| 1040 Fulton St, Palo Alto | 11/08/2019 |