| Primary address | 940 College Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 942 College Ave |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | College Terrace |
| Parcel ID | 137-03-001 |
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| Current property tax | $1,591 |
| Building sqft | 2,157 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Lot sqft | 5,750 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1921 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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940 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1921 and has a total of 2,157 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 940 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $139,472, the tax amount paid for 940 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $1,675.
When was 940 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold?940 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 06/21/1993.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 940 College 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 | $1,675 |
| Current property tax | $1,591 |
| Market value | $139,472 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 940 College 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 | $139,472 | 1.2013 | $1,675 | +4.34% |
| 2024-2025 | $136,738 | 1.1743 | $1,606 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $134,058 | 1.1804 | $1,582 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $131,430 | 1.1905 | $1,565 | +2.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $128,854 | 1.1904 | $1,534 | +2.18% |
The complete history of permits filed for 940 College 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.
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 940 College 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 447 | 0.30 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.34 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 0.35 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | PK-K | 58 | 0.35 |
| Casa Dei Bambini School | NR | Private | K | 6 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.34 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.00 | |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 1.07 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.11 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.30 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 0.34 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.00 | |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 1.07 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.08 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 1.11 |
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Here are the neighbors for 940 College Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 577 College Ave, Palo Alto | 15,165 | 09/15/1995 | $890,000 |
| 566 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto | 1,504 | 09/24/2024 | |
| 2073 Princeton St, Palo Alto | 03/23/2021 | ||
| 850 College Ave, Palo Alto | 02/03/2015 | ||
| 865 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 2150 Williams St, Palo Alto | 3,180 | 10/01/2021 | |
| 2053 Princeton St, Palo Alto | 01/08/2019 | $3,625,000 | |
| 2314 Williams St, Palo Alto | 12,704 | 08/25/2022 | |
| 770 College Ave, Palo Alto | 01/23/2012 | ||
| 2151 Princeton St, Palo Alto | 05/16/2019 | $1,950,000 | |
| 963 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 2158 Wellesley Ave, Palo Alto | 07/26/2023 | ||
| 730 College Ave, Palo Alto | 10/31/2017 | ||
| 720 College Ave, Palo Alto | 07/25/2018 | $2,300,000 | |
| 2141 Princeton St, Palo Alto | 10/28/2021 | $2,696,000 | |
| 2080 Cornell St, Palo Alto | 06/01/2018 | $2,800,000 | |
| 2215 Williams St, Palo Alto | 1,672 | 07/21/2000 | $850,000 |
| 2050 Cornell St, Palo Alto | |||
| 937 Stanford Ave, Palo Alto | 05/26/2017 | $2,781,000 | |
| 2174 Williams St, Palo Alto | 2,750 | 01/14/2014 |