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554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94306
County Santa Clara
Tract 6114
Neighborhood Barron Park
Parcel ID 137-31-022

Sales & Tax Overview for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 09/10/2018
Sale price $1,550,000
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Current property tax $19,918

Lot & Building Information for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Condominium, Townhouse (06)
Acreage 0.015
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Zoning district Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15)

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Other Property Data for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

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About 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,665,000, the tax amount paid for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $20,001.

When was 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the last sale price?

554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 09/10/2018 for $1,550,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/10/2018 $1,550,000
08/06/2012 $600,000
02/19/1998 $351,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/10/2020 Deed of Trust 04/01/2050
09/10/2018 Deed of Trust 10/01/2048
09/10/2018 Grant Deed
07/13/2018 Grant Deed
07/13/2018 Grant Deed
12/09/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
08/19/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 09/01/2045
08/19/2015 Grant Deed
08/19/2015 Grant Deed
08/06/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 08/01/2042
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Property Taxes for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $20,002
Current property tax $19,918
Market value $1,665,000

Assessment History for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 554 Vista 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 $1,665,000 1.2013 $20,002 +13.93%
2024-2025 $1,495,000 1.1743 $17,556 -10.51%
2023-2024 $1,661,910 1.1804 $19,617 +9.41%
2022-2023 $1,506,100 1.1905 $17,930 -5.71%
2021-2022 $1,597,378 1.1904 $19,015 +2.17%

Permits for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/24/2012
       
       
       
       
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Keys Family Day School NR Private 5-8 138 0.16
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.33
Juana Briones Elementary School 8 Public K-5 258 0.48
Barron Park Elementary School 7 Public K-5 211 0.53
Bowman School NR Private K-8 268 0.78

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Keys Family Day School NR Private 5-8 138 0.16
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.33
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 8 Public 6-8 996 0.71
Ellen Fletcher Middle 8 Public 6-8 515 0.75
Bowman School NR Private K-8 268 0.78

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.33
Henry M. Gunn High School 9 Public 9-12 1,787 0.93
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 1.02
Living Widsom High School NR Private 9-12 10 1.10
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 1.21

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Neighbors for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 554 Vista Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1000 Welch Rd, Palo Alto 23,302
558 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 09/21/2017
542 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 12/01/2023
526 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 01/14/2004
561 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 09/21/2020 $1,890,000
642 Georgia Ave, Palo Alto 11/12/1997
750 Welch Rd, Palo Alto 28,034
4191 Willmar Dr, Palo Alto 01/21/2025
550 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 06/09/2023 $2,020,000
514 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 03/27/2026
562 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 07/23/2020 $1,870,000
4142 Willmar Dr, Palo Alto 04/16/2012
521 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 08/15/2008 $915,000
730 Welch Rd, Palo Alto 31,170
590 Vista Ave, Palo Alto 02/16/2007
546 Driscoll Pl, Palo Alto 05/20/2005
4182 Willmar Dr, Palo Alto 12/16/1998
2095 Yale St, Palo Alto 03/29/2024 $1,803,000
586 Vista Ave, Palo Alto 05/15/1989 $290,000
562 Vista Ave, Palo Alto 04/13/2023

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