| Primary address | 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-09-052 |
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| Sale date | 05/01/1989 |
| Sale price | $460,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $10,280 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.172
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $862,737, the tax amount paid for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $10,364.
When was 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/15/2021.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/1989 | $460,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $10,364 |
| Current property tax | $10,280 |
| Market value | $862,737 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, 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 | $862,737 | 1.2013 | $10,364 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $845,821 | 1.1743 | $9,932 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $829,237 | 1.1804 | $9,788 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $812,978 | 1.1905 | $9,679 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $797,038 | 1.1904 | $9,488 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.45 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.80 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.80 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.84 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.86 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.80 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.84 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.85 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.86 |
| Synapse School | NR | Private | K-8 | 282 | 0.87 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.84 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.85 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.86 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,125 | 0.91 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.01 |
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Here are the neighbors for 451 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 08/30/2006 | ||
| 801 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 1,968 | 03/09/2000 | |
| 738 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 4,320 | 07/01/2016 | $3,850,000 |
| 642 Gilman St, Palo Alto | |||
| 475 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 447 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 11/26/2025 | $1,863,000 | |
| 469 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 07/30/2024 | $2,875,000 | |
| 454 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 3,010 | 05/31/2022 | $6,650,000 |
| 453 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 2,744 | 07/28/2017 | $3,260,000 |
| 706 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 7,163 | 06/02/2020 | |
| 430 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 02/26/2025 | $2,515,000 | |
| 743 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 5,066 | 12/21/2012 | |
| 449 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 12/11/2024 | $1,980,000 | |
| 115 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 10/27/2025 | $7,500,000 | |
| 830 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 3,328 | 12/18/2024 | $3,462,000 |
| 328 Webster St, Palo Alto | 06/25/2015 | ||
| 729 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 3,258 | 03/03/2016 | |
| 425 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 1,900 | 12/05/2019 | |
| 730 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 4,132 | 11/10/2015 | $3,300,000 |
| 415 University Ave, Palo Alto | 4,500 | 03/08/2021 | $2,550,000 |