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898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 - Property report

Also known as: 898 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.266

Sale price

$1,920,000

General Information

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

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/08/2012
Sale price
$1,920,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$30,377
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.266
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family (R1-H)

Area overview

Walk score
34 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
28 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
11001
Ownership

Ownership information for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA

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

Sales history for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/2012 $1,920,000 XXXX, XXXXX; XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
07/18/2007 $1,783,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X XXX, XXXXXX
10/15/2003 $1,265,000 XXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/27/2018 Grant Deed XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/08/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
08/08/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXX
02/01/2011 Substitution of Trustee & Reco XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
01/19/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
07/18/2007 Deed XXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X
10/15/2003 Deed XXXXX, XX XXX, XXXXXX
09/28/1993 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
03/18/1992 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, 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
$30,377
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,634,629
Land value
$1,773,250
Building value
$861,379

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $2,161,883 1.211 $26,180 +5.31%
2019-2020 $2,119,494 1.1729 $24,860 +1.18%
2018-2019 $2,077,936 1.1824 $24,570 +4.13%
2017-2018 $2,037,194 1.1582 $23,594 +2.33%
2016-2017 $1,997,250 1.1544 $23,056 +1.58%
Permits

Permit information for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.35
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.35
Covington Elementary School 9 Public K-6 441 0.36
Springer Elementary School 8 Public K-6 335 0.74
Loyola Elementary School 8 Public K-6 334 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.21
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.35
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 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
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School 8 Public 7-8 416 1.30
Miramonte Christian School NR Private PK-8 114 1.41
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School 6 Public 6-8 881 1.60
St. Joseph Catholic NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.63
MVWSD Preschool NR Public 0 2.03
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
MVWSD Preschool NR Public 0 2.03
Mountain View High School 8 Public 9-12 2,220 2.15
Mountain View Academy NR Private 9-12 130 2.24
School For Independent Learners NR Private 8-12 18 2.33
Alta Vista High School 4 Public 9-12 69 2.38

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Neighbors for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA

917 Stagi CT, Los Altos 2121 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 25707 Lomita Linda CT, Los Altos 919 Stagi CT, Los Altos 1558 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 897 Stagi Ln, Los Altos 309 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 2181 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 1516 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 1552 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 890 University Ave, Los Altos 307 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos 1566 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 2450 N Foothill Blvd, Los Altos 2148 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 2158 Deodara Dr, Los Altos 904 Madonna Way, Los Altos 1506 Wistaria Ln, Los Altos 2456 Foothill Blvd, Los Altos 305 Quinnhill Ave, Los Altos

Nearby ZIP codes for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94301, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA 95014, Santa Clara County, CA 95070, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 last sold and what was the sale price?

898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 was last sold on 08/08/2012 for $1,920,000.

What is the assessed value of 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024?

898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 is currently assessed at $2,634,629.

What are the property taxes for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024?

The property taxes for 898 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 total $30,377.

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