251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 253 University Ave 255 University Ave |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-26-100 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Property tax | $46,181 |
Lot & Building Information for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 14,340 |
| Building class | Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) |
| Acreage | 0.16 |
| Lot sqft | 6,999 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Stories | 2 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 14,340 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?251 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,844,289.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Title Documents for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $46,181 |
| Market value | $3,844,289 |
Assessment History for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 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 | $3,844,289 | 1.2013 | $46,181 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,768,911 | 1.1743 | $44,258 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,695,012 | 1.1804 | $43,616 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,622,562 | 1.1905 | $43,127 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,551,532 | 1.1904 | $42,277 | +2.17% |
Permits for 251 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 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 251 University Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Byron St, Palo Alto | 10/19/2010 | $2,550,000 | |
| 2200 Byron St, Palo Alto | 04/08/2009 | $2,900,000 | |
| 615 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto | 01/13/1997 | ||
| 2333 Byron St, Palo Alto | 08/04/2016 | ||
| 2220 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 03/29/2005 | ||
| 2353 Webster St, Palo Alto | 06/14/2016 | ||
| 2343 Webster St, Palo Alto | 08/07/2023 | ||
| 2277 Byron St, Palo Alto | 04/21/2011 | $2,705,000 | |
| 685 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto | 06/10/2022 | $3,000,000 | |
| 1036 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 09/23/1998 | ||
| 2171 Byron St, Palo Alto | 04/20/2011 | ||
| 2250 Byron St, Palo Alto | 09/30/2024 | $6,800,000 | |
| 1125 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 10/22/2018 | ||
| 2240 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 10/20/2016 | ||
| 2330 Byron St, Palo Alto | 06/28/2017 | $5,700,000 | |
| 2360 Byron St, Palo Alto | 05/04/2018 | ||
| 940 Webster St, Palo Alto | 04/16/2001 | ||
| 1103 Ramona St, Palo Alto | 02/04/2025 | ||
| 1028 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 07/15/2016 | ||
| 2290 Byron St, Palo Alto | 08/07/2023 |