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898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Information

898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 898 University Avenue, Los Altos
Zip code 94024
County Santa Clara
Tract 5265
Neighborhood Central Los Altos
Parcel ID 336-44-005

Sales & Tax Overview for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Sale date 08/08/2012
Sale price $1,920,000
Arm's length
Property tax $30,377

Lot & Building Information for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.266 i
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Zoning district Single-Family (R1-H)
School district 11001

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About 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

What is the assessed value of 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,634,629, the tax amount paid for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 is $30,377.

When was 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 last sold?

898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 was last sold in 02/27/2018.

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Past Sales & Property History for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/2012 $1,920,000
07/18/2007 $1,783,000
10/15/2003 $1,265,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/27/2018 Grant Deed
08/08/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 09/01/2042
08/08/2012 Grant Deed
02/01/2011 Substitution of Trustee & Reco
01/19/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
07/18/2007 Deed
10/15/2003 Deed
09/28/1993 Deed
03/18/1992 Deed
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Property Taxes for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $30,377
Market value $2,634,629

Assessment History for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,634,629 1.153 $30,377 +3.59%
2024-2025 $2,582,971 1.1353 $29,324 +10.83%
2023-2024 $2,311,272 1.1448 $26,459 +2.52%
2022-2023 $2,227,964 1.1584 $25,809 -0.59%
2021-2022 $2,184,279 1.1886 $25,962 -0.83%

Permits for 898 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 0.10
Heritage Academy NR Private K-6 75 0.19
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.21
Pinewood Private-Lower Campus School NR Private K-2 122 0.23
Ventana School NR Private PK-5 137 0.23

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.21
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.35
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.35
St. Nicholas Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.52
Los Altos Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-8 189 0.55

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.35
St. Francis High School NR Private 9-12 1,776 1.13
Los Altos High School 8 Public 9-12 2,141 1.34
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 46 1.66
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula NR Private PK-12 342 1.70

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Neighbors for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
917 Stagi CT, Los Altos 02/01/2021
2121 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 10/02/2014
25707 Lomita Linda CT, Los Altos 09/03/2019
919 Stagi CT, Los Altos 11/21/2025
1558 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 07/20/2021
897 Stagi Ln, Los Altos 12/03/2002
309 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos
2181 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 09/17/2020
1516 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 07/17/2025 $3,625,000
1552 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 04/28/2008
890 University Ave, Los Altos 06/29/2009
307 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 10/16/2020 $3,926,000
1566 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 08/31/2010
2450 N Foothill Blvd, Los Altos 04/25/2014 $1,675,000
2148 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 03/30/2020
2158 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 08/09/2010
904 Madonna Way, Los Altos 04/01/1988 $990,000
1506 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 01/09/2019
2456 Foothill Blvd, Los Altos 12/30/2016
305 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 06/06/2019 $4,850,000

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