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159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Old Palo Alto
Parcel ID 124-20-020

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

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Property tax $4,871

Lot & Building Information for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

Building sqft 2,556
Building class Three and Four Family (03)
Acreage 0.12
Lot sqft 5,625
Units 3
Year built 1924
Stories 2
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Zoning district Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM30)

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About 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,556 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $405,504, the tax amount paid for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $4,871.

When was 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 07/02/2026.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

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Title Documents for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/02/2026 Grant Deed
               
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $4,871
Market value $405,504

Assessment History for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $405,504 1.2013 $4,871 +4.34%
2024-2025 $397,554 1.1743 $4,668 +1.47%
2023-2024 $389,760 1.1804 $4,601 +1.13%
2022-2023 $382,118 1.1905 $4,549 +2.00%
2021-2022 $374,626 1.1904 $4,460 +2.18%

Permits for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private K 6 0.43
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.43
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.43
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.45
El Carmelo Elementary School 6 Public K-5 317 0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.45
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.68
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.71
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.91
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.93

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.45
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.91
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.94
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.07
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.13

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Neighbors for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 159 Oregon Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2361 High St, Palo Alto 12/29/2020
1951 Alma St, Palo Alto 3,052 04/20/2015
155 N California Ave, Palo Alto
2233 Alma St, Palo Alto 2,545 02/02/2011 $575,000
15 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto
2330 Emerson St, Palo Alto 05/27/2026 $3,600,000
272 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto 01/09/2025
175 N California Ave, Palo Alto 05/04/2016
2290 Emerson St, Palo Alto 10/29/2021 $2,468,000
121 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto 06/09/2025 $2,880,000
130 Washington Ave, Palo Alto 03/23/2021
120 Washington Ave, Palo Alto 10/22/2020
2030 Emerson St, Palo Alto 06/01/2020
180 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto 04/12/2022
151 Oregon Ave, Palo Alto 1,704 08/02/1994
180 Nevada Ave, Palo Alto 12/04/2024
268 Seale Ave, Palo Alto 03/16/1990 $480,000
1530 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 02/04/2021 $3,150,000
105 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto 03/19/1998
2211 High St, Palo Alto 05/04/2026 $4,000,000

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