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2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 - Property report

Also known as: 781 Colorado Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1957

Acreage

0.26

General Information

Address
Primary address
2798 Ross Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Alternate address(es)
781 Colorado Ave
Zip code
94303
Neighborhood
Midtown Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
127-34-109

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$1,195
Current property tax
$1,111
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,670
Stories
1
Year built
1957
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.26
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
67 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
26 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/13/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/08/2013 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX
04/12/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXX
04/12/2013 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
02/21/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX
05/11/2012 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XX
05/11/2012 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXX
05/02/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX
02/13/2012 Assignment Deed of Trust/Mortg XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX
12/01/2011 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$1,195
Current property tax
$1,111
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$99,508
Land value
$48,942
Building value
$50,566

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $99,508 1.2013 $1,195 +4.34%
2024-2025 $97,558 1.1743 $1,146 +1.47%
2023-2024 $95,646 1.1804 $1,129 +1.13%
2022-2023 $93,771 1.1905 $1,116 +2.04%
2021-2022 $91,933 1.1904 $1,094 +2.14%
2020-2021 $90,991 1.17716 $1,071 +1.09%
2019-2020 $89,208 1.18772 $1,060 +2.90%
2018-2019 $87,460 1.1773 $1,030 +1.78%
2017-2018 $85,746 1.1798 $1,012 +2.66%
2016-2017 $84,066 1.1722 $985 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/21/2012

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.26
Keys Family Day School NR Private K-4 177 0.26
Ohlone Elementary School 8 Public K-5 463 0.33
Stratford School NR Private K-5 202 0.55
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.56
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.56
El Carmelo Elementary School 6 Public K-5 317 0.69
Palo Verde Elementary School 8 Public K-5 382 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Keys School NR Private K-8 289 0.26
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 0.55
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 0.56
Emerson Montessori School NR Private K-8 34 0.71
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto NR Private PK-8 0 0.71
Girls' Middle School, The NR Private 6-8 199 0.87
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 8 Public 6-8 996 0.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hope Technology School NR Private PK-12 110 0.96
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto NR Private 7-12 50 1.12
Fusion Academy Palo Alto NR Private 6-12 0 1.12
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 1.17
Silicon Valley International School NR Private PK, K-12 556 1.23
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 1.72
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 1.73
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.76

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Neighbors for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA

2890 Ross Rd, Palo Alto 756 Clara Dr, Palo Alto 764 Clara Dr, Palo Alto 767 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto 2755 Randers CT, Palo Alto 772 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto 779 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto 778 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto 728 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto 2820 Ross Rd, Palo Alto 747 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto 2741 Middlefield Ave, Palo Alto 721 Colorado Rd, Palo Alto 763 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto 745 San Carlos CT, Palo Alto 789 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto 748 Clara Dr, Palo Alto 735 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto 772 Clara Dr, Palo Alto 711 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94301, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303?

The development at 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 was built in 1957.

What is the total square footage of 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303?

2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 has a total of 1,670 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303?

2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 is currently assessed at $99,508.

What are the property taxes for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303?

The property taxes for 2798 Ross Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 total $1,195.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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