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

Also known as: 168 University Ave

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Property type

Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58)

Year built

2001

Acreage

0.07

Sale price

$790,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
168 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-26-046

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/29/1998
Sale price
$790,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$29,929
Building
Property type
Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers
Building sq. ft.
2,796
Stories
1
Year built
2001
Lot
Acreage
0.07
Lot sq. ft.
3,125
Zoning & use
Zoning
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/29/1998 $790,000 XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/04/2012 Reconveyance XXXXX, XX XX
01/04/2012 Reconveyance XXXXX, XX XX
11/08/2011 Subordination Agreement (Deed XXXXX, XX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/08/2011 Subordination Agreement (Deed XX, XXX XX XXXXXXXX
11/08/2011 Hazardous Substances XX, XXX XX XXXXXXXX
11/08/2011 Assignment XXXXX, XX XX XXXXXXXX
11/08/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XX, XXX XX XXXXXXXX
11/08/2011 Subordination Agreement (Deed XXXXX, XX XX XXXXXXXX
11/08/2011 Subordination Agreement (Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/08/2011 Hazardous Substances XX, XXX XX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 168 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$29,929
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,491,343
Land value
$1,263,266
Building value
$1,228,077

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,442,495 1.2013 $29,342 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,394,604 1.1743 $28,120 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,347,652 1.1804 $27,712 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,301,620 1.1905 $27,401 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,256,491 1.1904 $26,861 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,233,354 1.17716 $26,290 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,189,564 1.18772 $26,006 +2.91%
2018-2019 $2,146,632 1.1773 $25,271 +1.78%
2017-2018 $2,104,542 1.1798 $24,830 +2.66%
2016-2017 $2,063,277 1.1722 $24,186 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

No recently recorded permits 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 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

127 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 151 University Ave, Palo Alto 251 High St, Palo Alto 174 University Ave, Palo Alto 158 Emerson St, Palo Alto 125 University Ave, Palo Alto 170 University Ave, Palo Alto 520 Ramona St, Palo Alto 219 University Ave, Palo Alto 433 Melville Ave, Palo Alto 524 Bryant St, Palo Alto 541 Emerson St, Palo Alto 163 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 235 University Ave, Palo Alto 1431 Webster St, Palo Alto 409 Melville Ave, Palo Alto 637 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 245 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 540 Bryant St, Palo Alto 340 Bryant St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 168 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 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 2001.

What is the market value of 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The current market value of 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $2,442,495.

What is the total square footage of 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,796 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$282 per square foot is the price for 168 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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