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459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown North Palo Alto
Parcel ID 120-09-033

Sales & Tax Overview for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Current property tax $3,643

Lot & Building Information for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

Building sqft 1,216
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.16
Lot sqft 7,000
Units 2
Year built 1905
Stories 1
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Zoning district Two Family Residence District (R2)

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About 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1905 and has a total of 1,216 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $310,287, the tax amount paid for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $3,727.

When was 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 12/26/2012.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/26/2012 Quitclaim Deed
04/23/2008 Deed
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,727
Current property tax $3,643
Market value $310,287

Assessment History for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $310,287 1.2013 $3,727 +4.34%
2024-2025 $304,204 1.1743 $3,572 +1.47%
2023-2024 $298,240 1.1804 $3,520 +1.13%
2022-2023 $292,393 1.1905 $3,481 +2.02%
2021-2022 $286,660 1.1904 $3,412 +2.16%

Permits for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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07/25/2023
07/25/2023
07/06/2012
       
       
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.38
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.77
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.87

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.87
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.90
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.91
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.87
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.91
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 0.91
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.95
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 0.97

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Neighbors for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 459 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1427 Byron St, Palo Alto 06/27/2022 $4,675,000
483 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 2,260 07/19/2019
1211 Cowper St, Palo Alto 07/23/2002
419 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 01/16/2013
1415 Cowper St, Palo Alto
121 Waverley St, Palo Alto 07/06/2006
1420 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 04/06/2016
429 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 02/26/2026 $4,271,000
1044 Webster St, Palo Alto 10/14/2025
193 Waverley St, Palo Alto 07/31/2012 $1,703,500
130 Cowper St, Palo Alto 06/06/2005 $975,000
179 Cowper St, Palo Alto 10/17/2024
525 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 10/24/2012
151 Waverley St, Palo Alto 05/11/2021 $4,000,000
459 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 05/29/2014 $2,850,000
141 Cowper St, Palo Alto 02/18/2022 $3,350,000
185 Waverley St, Palo Alto 3,650 05/12/2014
176 Cowper St, Palo Alto 11/30/2007
166 Cowper St, Palo Alto 08/11/2021 $1,670,000
185 Cowper St, Palo Alto 12/16/2016

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