170 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
170 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-26-047 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Sale date | 11/09/1998 |
| Sale price | $2,100,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $39,549 |
Lot & Building Information for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 6,250 |
| Building class | Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) |
| Acreage | 0.07 |
| Lot sqft | 3,126 |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Stories | 2 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 6,250 square feet and a current price per square foot of $336.
What is the year built & the current market value of 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?170 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1964 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,292,212.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Title Documents for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $39,549 |
| Market value | $3,292,212 |
Assessment History for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 170 University 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 | $3,292,212 | 1.2013 | $39,549 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,227,660 | 1.1743 | $37,902 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,164,373 | 1.1804 | $37,352 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,102,328 | 1.1905 | $36,933 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,041,499 | 1.1904 | $36,206 | +2.17% |
Permits for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Demographics by Zip Code
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| Median year structure built | 1957 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 170 University Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 4,650 | 12/29/2023 | $4,000,000 |
| 168 University Ave, Palo Alto | 2,796 | 10/29/1998 | $790,000 |
| 151 University Ave, Palo Alto | 19,759 | 08/09/2016 | |
| 251 High St, Palo Alto | 3,604 | 03/10/2021 | |
| 174 University Ave, Palo Alto | 4,800 | 03/10/2021 | |
| 158 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 07/07/2011 | $1,485,000 | |
| 125 University Ave, Palo Alto | 6,662 | ||
| 520 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 4,745 | ||
| 219 University Ave, Palo Alto | 7,350 | ||
| 433 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 07/07/2011 | $6,300,000 | |
| 524 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 14,500 | 11/10/2009 | $6,275,000 |
| 541 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 4,500 | 02/07/2022 | |
| 163 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 3,831 | 02/13/2007 | |
| 235 University Ave, Palo Alto | 5,000 | 12/31/2002 | |
| 540 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 3,626 | 09/06/2012 | |
| 1431 Webster St, Palo Alto | 07/14/2023 | $14,000,000 | |
| 409 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 07/07/1988 | $1,120,000 | |
| 637 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 10/27/2025 | $2,400,000 | |
| 540 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 9,160 | 02/12/2016 | |
| 340 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 1,656 | 09/06/2011 |