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420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 420 Tennyson Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$1,300,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
420 Tennyson Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Old Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
124-09-037

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/20/2003
Sale price
$1,300,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$22,387
Current property tax
$22,303
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.138
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
53 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
33 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise

Ownership information for 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/20/2003 $1,300,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X
09/09/1997 $655,000 XXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/28/2024 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX, XX XXX XX XXXXXX, XX XXX XX XXXXXXX
05/28/2024 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XX XXX XX
07/23/2013 Quit Claim Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XX XXX XX
08/22/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
08/20/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/30/2003 Deed XXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX
09/09/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX, XXXX
02/18/1993 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXX+

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 420 Tennyson 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$22,387
Current property tax
$22,303
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,863,532
Land value
$1,305,200
Building value
$558,332

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,826,993 1.2013 $21,948 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,791,170 1.1743 $21,034 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,756,050 1.1804 $20,728 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,721,618 1.1905 $20,496 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,687,861 1.1904 $20,092 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,670,555 1.17716 $19,665 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,637,800 1.18772 $19,452 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,605,687 1.1773 $18,903 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,574,204 1.1798 $18,573 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,543,338 1.1722 $18,091 +0.95%

Permit information for 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

Daily traffic map

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.41
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.57
Stratford School NR Private K-5 202 0.70
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.72
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.72
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.73
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.73
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.75
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.47
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.50
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.72
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.73
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.75
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.80
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.83
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.47
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.73
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.75
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.77
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.44
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 1.44
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.46
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.66
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.90

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Frequently asked questions

When was 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 08/20/2003 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,863,532.

What are the property taxes for 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 420 Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $22,386.

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