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472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 460 University Ave

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Property type

Multi-Family (SCILSM)

Year built

1927

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$1,236,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
472 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
460 University Ave
468 University Ave
470 University Ave
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Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-15-070

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/15/2025
Sale price
$1,236,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$28,097
Building
Property type
Multi-Family
Building sq. ft.
9,300
Stories
2
Year built
1927
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Lot sq. ft.
5,437
Zoning & use
Zoning
Units
7

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
56 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/15/2025 $1,236,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX
12/23/1993 $975,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/15/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
12/10/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/23/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/11/2022 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/19/2012 Regulatory Agreement & Covenan XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX
12/20/2010 Agreement XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
12/23/1993 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, 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
$28,097
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,338,914
Land value
$877,931
Building value
$1,460,983

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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 $2,338,914 1.2013 $28,097 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,293,054 1.1743 $26,927 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,248,093 1.1804 $26,536 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,204,014 1.1905 $26,239 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,160,799 1.1904 $25,722 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,138,644 1.17716 $25,175 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,096,711 1.18772 $24,903 +3.66%
2018-2019 $2,040,672 1.1773 $24,024 +1.78%
2017-2018 $2,000,659 1.1798 $23,604 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,961,431 1.1722 $22,992 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/15/2022
06/02/2022
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
11/02/2021

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
17,508
Median age
46.7
Average household income
$342,324
Family households
61.6%
People per household (average)
2.4
Occupied housing units
7,167
Owner-occupied units
53.0%
Median year structure built
1957
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

Risk

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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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Neighbors for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

431 Waverley St, Palo Alto 431 Florence St, Palo Alto 456 University Ave, Palo Alto 315 University Ave, Palo Alto 380 University Ave, Palo Alto 337 University Ave, Palo Alto 555 Waverley St, Palo Alto 527 Waverley St, Palo Alto 424 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 452 University Ave, Palo Alto 301 University Ave, Palo Alto 439 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 515 Waverley St, Palo Alto 541 Bryant St, Palo Alto 529 Bryant St, Palo Alto 499 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 418 Florence St, Palo Alto 544 Cowper St, Palo Alto 340 University Ave, Palo Alto 328 University Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1927.

What is the total square footage of 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 9,300 square feet.

When was 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 12/15/2025 for $1,236,000.

What is the assessed value of 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $2,338,914.

What are the property taxes for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 472 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $28,097.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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