| Primary address | 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Old Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 124-10-001 |
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| Sale date | 06/22/2011 |
| Sale price | $5,053,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $101,168 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.377 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $8,428,559, the tax amount paid for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $101,252.
When was 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 08/11/2011.
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Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2011 | $5,053,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $101,252 |
| Current property tax | $101,168 |
| Market value | $8,428,559 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 Santa Rita 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 | $8,428,559 | 1.2013 | $101,252 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $8,263,294 | 1.1743 | $97,036 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $8,101,270 | 1.1804 | $95,627 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $7,942,422 | 1.1905 | $94,555 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $7,786,689 | 1.1904 | $92,693 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Hays Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 294 | 0.55 |
| Stratford School | NR | Private | K-5 | 202 | 0.56 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.58 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.58 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 0.73 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.33 |
| Stratford School - Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK-7 | 369 | 0.58 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.72 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.73 |
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.75 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.72 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.73 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.98 | |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.01 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.32 |
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Here are the neighbors for 490 Santa Rita Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2176 Webster St, Palo Alto | 12/22/1998 | $900,000 | |
| 2144 Webster St, Palo Alto | 08/09/2002 | ||
| 450 Seale Ave, Palo Alto | 07/28/2017 | ||
| 2120 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 12/30/2022 | ||
| 1745 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 06/26/2018 | ||
| 365 N California Ave, Palo Alto | 05/28/2008 | $2,400,000 | |
| 1801 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 09/04/2013 | ||
| 434 Seale Ave, Palo Alto | 04/20/2009 | ||
| 2112 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 04/25/2018 | ||
| 430 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 07/21/1993 | ||
| 1875 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 05/03/2024 | ||
| 545 Washington Ave, Palo Alto | 01/30/2007 | ||
| 470 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 12/07/1999 | ||
| 1861 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 01/23/2025 | $8,000,000 | |
| 481 Washington Ave, Palo Alto | 09/01/2016 | $7,200,000 | |
| 2121 Webster St, Palo Alto | 07/06/2018 | ||
| 2130 Byron St, Palo Alto | 10/29/2019 | ||
| 420 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto | 05/28/2024 | ||
| 419 Seale Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 455 Seale Ave, Palo Alto | 10/27/2017 |