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170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown North Palo Alto
Parcel ID 120-25-051

Sales & Tax Overview for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 12/16/2021
Sale price $3,350,000
Arm's length
Property tax $42,707

Lot & Building Information for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.068
Year built 1910
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Zoning district Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15)

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Other Property Data for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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About 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

When was 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 built?

170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1910.

What is the assessed value of 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,555,046, the tax amount paid for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $42,706.

When was 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 12/16/2021 for $3,350,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/16/2021 $3,350,000
02/27/2014 $1,225,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/16/2021 Request for Notice Default / Delinquency
12/16/2021 Deed of Trust
12/16/2021 Deed of Trust
12/16/2021 Deed of Trust
12/16/2021 Deed of Trust 01/01/2052
12/16/2021 Grant Deed
09/07/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
09/07/2017 Deed of Trust 10/01/2047
09/07/2017 Grant Deed
04/20/2017 Deed of Trust
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Property Taxes for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $42,707
Market value $3,555,046

Assessment History for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,555,046 1.2013 $42,707 +4.35%
2024-2025 $3,485,340 1.1743 $40,928 +1.47%
2023-2024 $3,417,000 1.1804 $40,334 +1.13%
2022-2023 $3,350,000 1.1905 $39,882 +106.62%
2021-2022 $1,621,439 1.1904 $19,302 +2.17%

Permits for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/11/2017
07/14/2017
08/31/2016
03/02/2016
02/22/2016
06/30/2015
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.56
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.64
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.64
Synapse School NR Private K-8 282 0.76
Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council NR Private K-4, 6-8 0 0.80

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.64
Synapse School NR Private K-8 282 0.76
Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council NR Private K-4, 6-8 0 0.80
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 0.80
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 0.80
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.80
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.82
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 0.83
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 0.83

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Neighbors for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 170 Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
724 Bryant St, Palo Alto 11/27/2024 $3,100,000
701 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3,764 02/19/2020
730 Bryant St, Palo Alto 02/13/2018
625 Emerson St, Palo Alto 6,886
302 Bryant St, Palo Alto 1,960 05/22/1989 $407,000
544 Emerson St, Palo Alto 4,177 05/06/2024
654 High St, Palo Alto 16,825
620 Emerson St, Palo Alto 4,063 05/18/2017 $4,250,000
207 High St, Palo Alto 05/14/2019 $2,398,000
643 Emerson St, Palo Alto 5,590 04/17/2023
735 Emerson St, Palo Alto 11,250 11/07/2024
624 Emerson St, Palo Alto 12,875
101 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 15,707 10/16/2007
780 High St, Palo Alto 12,847 07/19/2024
165 University Ave, Palo Alto 8,900 06/02/1992 $269,000
318 Emerson St, Palo Alto 3,000 08/19/2024 $3,500,000
744 High St, Palo Alto 5,200 09/19/2012
137 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 4,531 12/27/2021 $7,000,000
660 High St, Palo Alto 6,200 12/29/2011
635 High St, Palo Alto 4,996 11/09/2021 $4,450,000

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