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281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Addison Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1904

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$5,020,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
960 Bryant St
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-28-061

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/02/2018
Sale price
$5,020,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$67,666
Tax per sq. ft.
$24
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,824
Stories
2
Year built
1904
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residence District (R2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/2018 $5,020,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
03/31/1992 $650,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX X
04/15/1988 $555,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/26/2023 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/02/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/02/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX
03/31/1992 Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X
04/15/1988 Deed XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Addison 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
2025-2026
Property tax
$67,666
Tax per sq. ft.
$24
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,632,709
Land value
$4,685,177
Building value
$947,532

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $5,632,709 1.2013 $67,666 +4.35%
2024-2025 $5,522,264 1.1743 $64,848 +1.47%
2023-2024 $5,413,986 1.1804 $63,907 +1.13%
2022-2023 $5,307,831 1.1905 $63,190 +2.01%
2021-2022 $5,203,757 1.1904 $61,946 +2.17%
2020-2021 $5,150,400 1.17716 $60,628 +1.69%
2019-2020 $5,020,000 1.18772 $59,624 +396.99%
2018-2019 $1,019,049 1.1773 $11,997 +1.78%
2017-2018 $999,069 1.1798 $11,787 +2.66%
2016-2017 $979,480 1.1722 $11,481 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/04/2019
11/04/2019
11/04/2019
07/26/2019
06/05/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.13
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.13
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.38
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.40
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.50
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.53
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.69
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.75
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.08
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.13
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.32
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.40
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.75
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.08
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.14
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.18
Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council NR Private K-4, 6-8 0 1.26
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.32
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.33
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.40
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.08
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.14
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.26
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.37
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.50
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.70

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Neighbors for 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

943 Emerson St, Palo Alto 929 Emerson St, Palo Alto 930 Emerson St, Palo Alto 920 Ramona St, Palo Alto 312 Ramona St, Palo Alto 904 Ramona St, Palo Alto 927 Ramona St, Palo Alto 910 Ramona St, Palo Alto 100 Forest St, Palo Alto 225 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 933 Emerson St, Palo Alto 942 Ramona St, Palo Alto 934 Emerson St, Palo Alto 935 Ramona St, Palo Alto 949 Emerson St, Palo Alto 181 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 919 Ramona St, Palo Alto 460 Ramona St, Palo Alto 926 Emerson St, Palo Alto 934 Ramona St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Addison 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 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1904.

What is the total square footage of 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,824 square feet.

When was 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 08/02/2018 for $5,020,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $5,632,709.

What are the property taxes for 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 281 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $67,665.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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