| Primary address | 240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 244 Emerson St |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-25-037 |
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| Sale date | 07/02/2021 |
| Sale price | $4,520,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $57,538 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.133
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| Year built | 2007 |
| Zoning district | Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15) |
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240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 2007.
What is the assessed value of 240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $4,796,659, the tax amount paid for 240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $57,622.
When was 240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/02/2021 for $4,520,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 240 Emerson Street, 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 | $57,622 |
| Current property tax | $57,538 |
| Market value | $4,796,659 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 240 Emerson Street, 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 | $4,796,659 | 1.2013 | $57,622 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $4,702,608 | 1.1743 | $55,223 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $4,610,400 | 1.1804 | $54,421 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $4,520,000 | 1.1905 | $53,811 | +17.93% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,833,121 | 1.1904 | $45,629 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 240 Emerson Street, 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.
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| 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 240 Emerson Street, 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 | 0.53 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.60 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Synapse School | NR | Private | K-8 | 282 | 0.80 |
| Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8 | 0 | 0.82 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.60 |
| Synapse School | NR | Private | K-8 | 282 | 0.80 |
| Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council | NR | Private | K-4, 6-8 | 0 | 0.82 |
| Esther B. Clark School | NR | Private | 2-10 | 82 | 0.82 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | NR | Public | K-12 | 10 | 0.84 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.77 |
| Esther B. Clark School | NR | Private | 2-10 | 82 | 0.82 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | NR | Public | K-12 | 10 | 0.84 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.84 | |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.86 |
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Here are the neighbors for 240 Emerson Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 259 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 06/20/2003 | ||
| 251 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto | 09/14/1988 | $465,000 | |
| 270 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 1,922 | 08/09/2017 | |
| 326 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 2,956 | 03/07/2017 | |
| 235 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 3,246 | 06/29/2023 | |
| 230 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 12/02/2011 | ||
| 241 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 3,048 | 07/27/2011 | |
| 252 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 02/26/2024 | $2,750,000 | |
| 226 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 1,400 | 06/24/1994 | $369,000 |
| 247 High St, Palo Alto | 2,550 | 06/05/1992 | |
| 267 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 12/13/2018 | ||
| 206 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 08/12/2005 | ||
| 242 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 1,402 | 03/30/2022 | $2,890,000 |
| 363 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 05/25/2016 | $10,000,000 | |
| 202 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 07/26/2019 | $3,160,000 | |
| 201 Alma St, Palo Alto | |||
| 315 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 08/06/2015 | $488,000 | |
| 166 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 4,422 | 06/17/2004 | |
| 171 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 03/26/2024 | $3,400,000 | |
| 240 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 13,071 | 09/27/2012 |