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511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 511 Washington Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.297

Sale price

$7,608,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
511 Washington Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Old Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
124-04-029

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/13/2023
Sale price
$7,608,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$93,223
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1947
Lot
Acreage
0.297
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
39 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/13/2023 $7,608,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/30/2022 $7,900,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/13/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
06/30/2022 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/24/2022 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
02/24/2022 Affidavit Change/ Successor Trustee XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/12/2020 Affidavit Change/ Successor of Trustee XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/03/2011 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XX/XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/07/2006 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX
09/06/2006 Deed XXXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X
05/03/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/03/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 511 Washington 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
$93,223
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$7,760,160
Land value
$7,344,000
Building value
$416,160

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $7,760,160 1.2013 $93,223 +4.35%
2024-2025 $7,608,000 1.1743 $89,341 -6.07%
2023-2024 $8,058,000 1.1804 $95,117 +23.87%
2022-2023 $6,450,000 1.1905 $76,787 +2599.02%
2021-2022 $238,989 1.1904 $2,845 +2.17%
2020-2021 $236,540 1.17716 $2,784 +1.09%
2019-2020 $231,903 1.18772 $2,754 +2.91%
2018-2019 $227,357 1.1773 $2,677 +1.78%
2017-2018 $222,900 1.1798 $2,630 +2.66%
2016-2017 $218,531 1.1722 $2,562 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/05/2024
10/31/2016
01/09/2013

*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)
Stratford School NR Private K-5 202 0.53
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.55
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.55
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.57
Keys Family Day School NR Private K-4 177 0.71
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.71
El Carmelo Elementary School 6 Public K-5 317 0.83
Ohlone Elementary School 8 Public K-5 463 0.88
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 0.96
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.98
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.29
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.55
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.71
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.77
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.77
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.99
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.03
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.77
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.77
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.03
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.06
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 1.31
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.32
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 1.32
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.92
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.93

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Neighbors for 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

534 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto 1010 Emerson St, Palo Alto 565 Washington Ave, Palo Alto 2189 Webster St, Palo Alto 514 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto 550 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto 1170 Ramona St, Palo Alto 1156 Ramona St, Palo Alto 225 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 918 Emerson St, Palo Alto 926 Ramona St, Palo Alto 1115 Ramona St, Palo Alto 2105 Cowper St, Palo Alto 2165 Webster St, Palo Alto 580 Washington Ave, Palo Alto 2064 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 2177 Webster St, Palo Alto 585 N California Ave, Palo Alto 661 Seale Ave, Palo Alto 535 N California Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 511 Washington 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 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1947.

When was 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 11/13/2023 for $7,608,000.

What is the assessed value of 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $7,760,160.

What are the property taxes for 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 511 Washington Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $93,222.

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