261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 267 Hamilton Ave 555 Ramona St 581 Ramona St |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-26-065 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Sale date | 11/21/2008 |
| Sale price | $14,450,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $334,999 |
Lot & Building Information for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 42,752 |
| Building class | Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) |
| Acreage | 0.23 |
| Lot sqft | 10,000 |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Stories | 4 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 42,752 square feet and a current price per square foot of $337.
What is the year built & the current market value of 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1927 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $27,886,397.
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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2008 | $14,450,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $334,999 |
| Market value | $27,886,397 |
Assessment History for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Hamilton 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 | $27,886,397 | 1.2013 | $334,999 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $27,339,606 | 1.1743 | $321,049 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $26,803,537 | 1.1804 | $316,389 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $26,277,978 | 1.1905 | $312,839 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $25,762,725 | 1.1904 | $306,679 | +2.17% |
Permits for 261 Hamilton 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 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 261 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 5,000 | 09/30/2013 | $4,500,000 |
| 181 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 22,937 | 09/17/1999 | |
| 575 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 06/23/2009 | ||
| 127 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 4,650 | 12/29/2023 | $4,000,000 |
| 245 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 08/27/2019 | ||
| 625 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 6,886 | ||
| 200 University Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 167 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 15,285 | 01/17/2007 | |
| 177 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 6,600 | 07/01/2022 | |
| 203 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 4,228 | 09/30/2011 | $1,625,000 |
| 620 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 4,063 | 05/18/2017 | $4,250,000 |
| 643 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 5,590 | 04/17/2023 | |
| 435 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 9,047 | 05/04/2018 | |
| 624 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 12,875 | ||
| 539 Alma St, Palo Alto | 6,250 | 10/29/2003 | |
| 540 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 3,626 | 09/06/2012 | |
| 616 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 10,268 | 10/26/2021 | $9,900,000 |
| 412 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 3,205 | 01/03/2008 | |
| 647 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 1,760 | 12/09/2022 | |
| 222 University Ave, Palo Alto | 5,000 | 12/11/2012 |