261 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
261 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Mayfield |
| Parcel ID | 124-29-022 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Property tax | $20,510 |
Lot & Building Information for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 5,621 |
| Building class | Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58) |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
| Lot sqft | 4,944 |
| Year built | 1951 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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About 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
This Retail Uses in Other Than Regional, Community and Neighborhood Shopping Centers (58) located at 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 5,621 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?261 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1951 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,707,320.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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Title Documents for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $20,510 |
| Market value | $1,707,320 |
Assessment History for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 California 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 | $1,707,320 | 1.2013 | $20,510 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,673,844 | 1.1743 | $19,656 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,641,024 | 1.1804 | $19,371 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,608,848 | 1.1905 | $19,153 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,577,302 | 1.1904 | $18,776 | +2.17% |
Permits for 261 California 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 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 261 California Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2150 Birch St, Palo Alto | 12/28/2001 | $645,000 | |
| 448 College Ave, Palo Alto | 06/08/2005 | ||
| 328 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto | 02/11/2004 | ||
| 411 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 08/05/2022 | $2,500,000 | |
| 1900 Birch St, Palo Alto | 12/13/2024 | ||
| 334 College Ave, Palo Alto | 5,005 | 11/27/2018 | |
| 350 College Ave, Palo Alto | 04/27/2018 | ||
| 381 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 10/10/2001 | ||
| 301 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto | 03/28/2018 | $3,100,000 | |
| 350 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto | 03/21/2023 | $4,910,000 | |
| 380 Oxford Ave, Palo Alto | 08/05/2025 | ||
| 340 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 10/01/1999 | ||
| 2073 El Camino Real, Palo Alto | 2,627 | 04/11/2017 | |
| 393 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 08/04/2016 | ||
| 431 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 4,650 | 05/05/2016 | |
| 1550 Portola Ave, Palo Alto | 11/18/2014 | ||
| 359 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 09/19/2006 | ||
| 2040 Ash St, Palo Alto | 06/10/2021 | ||
| 390 College Ave, Palo Alto | 03/16/2010 | ||
| 2437 Birch St, Palo Alto | 6,400 | 02/26/2001 |