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896 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Information

896 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 896 University Avenue, Los Altos
Zip code 94024
County Santa Clara
Tract 5265
Neighborhood Central Los Altos
Parcel ID 336-44-004

Sales & Tax Overview for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Sale date 09/25/1992
Sale price $600,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,913

Lot & Building Information for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.228 i
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Zoning district Single-Family (R1-H)
School district 11001

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About 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

What is the assessed value of 896 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,040,184, the tax amount paid for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 is $11,993.

When was 896 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 last sold and what was the last sale price?

896 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 was last sold in 09/25/1992 for $600,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/1992 $600,000

Title Documents for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/07/2013 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur
11/21/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
11/10/2010 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
09/25/1992 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,993
Current property tax $11,913
Market value $1,040,184

Assessment History for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos, 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 $1,040,184 1.153 $11,993 +3.59%
2024-2025 $1,019,790 1.1353 $11,578 +1.15%
2023-2024 $999,796 1.1448 $11,446 +0.80%
2022-2023 $980,194 1.1584 $11,355 -0.59%
2021-2022 $960,976 1.1886 $11,422 -0.83%

Permits for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

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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)
Pinewood Private - Middle Campus NR Private 3-6 168 0.09
Heritage Academy NR Private K-6 75 0.17
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.22
Pinewood Private-Lower Campus School NR Private K-2 122 0.24
Ventana School NR Private PK-5 137 0.25

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.22
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.34
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.34
St. Nicholas Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.51
Los Altos Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-8 189 0.57

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.34
St. Francis High School NR Private 9-12 1,776 1.15
Los Altos High School 8 Public 9-12 2,141 1.33
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 46 1.65
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula NR Private PK-12 342 1.72

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Neighbors for 896 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
917 Stagi CT, Los Altos 02/01/2021
10921 Stonebrook Dr, Los Altos 12/15/2025
24793 Northcrest Ln, Los Altos 10/14/2015
899 Stagi Ln, Los Altos 04/22/2013
920 Madonna Way, Los Altos 07/05/2022 $6,080,000
919 Stagi CT, Los Altos 11/21/2025
25707 Lomita Linda CT, Los Altos 09/03/2019
894 University Ave, Los Altos 02/24/1999
10925 Stonebrook Dr, Los Altos 04/21/2015
24791 Northcrest Ln, Los Altos 12/31/2025
10919 Stonebrook Dr, Los Altos 05/17/2018
331 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 12/09/2002
912 Madonna Way, Los Altos 02/26/2018
25703 Lomita Linda CT, Los Altos 10/22/2021 $9,550,000
307 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 10/16/2020 $3,926,000
25705 Lomita Linda CT, Los Altos 04/30/2019
904 Madonna Way, Los Altos 04/01/1988 $990,000
24795 Northcrest Ln, Los Altos 11/01/2002
305 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 06/06/2019 $4,850,000
25701 Lomita Linda CT, Los Altos 10/28/2022 $8,750,000

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