Santa Clara County  »  396 Stanford Ave

396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Permits
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94306
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Evergreen Park
Parcel ID 124-30-010

Sales & Tax Overview for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 04/19/2013
Sale price $1,950,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $30,780

Lot & Building Information for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.172
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


Zoning district Single Family Residence District (R1)

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,569,218, the tax amount paid for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $30,864.

When was 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold?

396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 01/23/2025.

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 21, 2026 How to Find Land Boundaries: Free & Paid Methods
If you need to find land boundaries fast, you can start with a free county parcel/GIS viewer or a premium platform like PropertyShark to see an approximate parcel outline and lot data. However, keep in mind that a web-based land boundaries map is a starting point, not the legal finish line.
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/19/2013 $1,950,000
10/28/2011 $1,475,000
01/21/2004 $240,000
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto with a free account.
Sign up

*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/23/2025 Grant Deed
04/19/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 05/01/2043
04/19/2013 Grant Deed
10/28/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
10/28/2011 Deed
01/21/2004 Deed
12/09/1999 Deed
08/23/1991 Deed
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Access detailed property tax data for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $30,864
Current property tax $30,780
Market value $2,569,218

Assessment History for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 396 Stanford 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 $2,569,218 1.2013 $30,864 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,518,842 1.1743 $29,579 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,469,454 1.1804 $29,149 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,421,034 1.1905 $28,822 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,373,564 1.1904 $28,255 +2.17%

Permits for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

The complete history of permits filed for 396 Stanford 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.

Issued Permit Type Status
11/22/2013
11/20/2013
08/14/2013
05/06/2013
04/18/2013
Unlock the permit history for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto with a free account.
Sign up

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 396 Stanford 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
Landslides and liquefaction map

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.16
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private K 6 0.19
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.19
Casa Dei Bambini School NR Private PK-K 58 0.19
Escondido Elementary School 8 Public K-5 447 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.16
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.67
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.70
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.95
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.01

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 0.16
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.67
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.70
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.77
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 1.22

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
156 California Ave, Palo Alto 26,223 10/06/1988
237 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 09/17/2013
1646 Portola Ave, Palo Alto 08/25/2022 $4,100,000
220 California Ave, Palo Alto 6,452 09/08/2008
354 Leland Ave, Palo Alto 07/29/2013
285 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto 04/13/2017
120 Park Ave, Palo Alto 06/04/2021
1620 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto 04/28/2026
1601 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 12/22/2021 $3,675,000
360 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 10/20/2023 $3,455,000
150 Park Ave, Palo Alto 08/01/2025
2150 Park Blvd, Palo Alto 07/21/2022 $3,450,000
172 Park Ave, Palo Alto 08/28/2014 $3,800,000
1895 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 3,017 11/10/2021
2031 Park Blvd, Palo Alto 10/04/2019 $3,000,000
2145 Park Blvd, Palo Alto 1,545 10/30/2025 $2,500,000
270 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto 06/10/2008
164 Park Ave, Palo Alto 02/11/2004
318 Leland Ave, Palo Alto 12/07/1988 $475,000
409 Leland Ave, Palo Alto 09/15/2017

Nearby ZIP Codes for 396 Stanford Avenue, Palo Alto

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report