| Primary address | 253 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 1173 |
| Neighborhood | Greenmeadow |
| Parcel ID | 147-28-006 |
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| Sale date | 04/11/2013 |
| Sale price | $1,800,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $26,628 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.204
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $2,216,558, the tax amount paid for 253 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $26,627.
When was 253 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the last sale price?253 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 04/11/2013 for $1,800,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 253 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $26,628 |
| Market value | $2,216,558 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 Ferne 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 | $2,216,558 | 1.2013 | $26,628 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,173,098 | 1.1743 | $25,519 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,130,490 | 1.1804 | $25,148 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,088,716 | 1.1905 | $24,866 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,047,762 | 1.1904 | $24,377 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 253 Ferne 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 253 Ferne 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 307 | 0.30 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.33 |
| Athena Academy | NR | Private | 1-8 | 53 | 0.33 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-6 | 16 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School | NR | Private | K-8 | 307 | 0.30 |
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.33 |
| Athena Academy | NR | Private | 1-8 | 53 | 0.33 |
| Imagination School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Challenger - Middlefield | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 328 | 0.58 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendell School | NR | Public | K-12 | 34 | 0.33 |
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 0.42 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.67 |
| Palo Alto Preparatory School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 60 | 0.72 |
| Palo Alto Preparatory School | NR | Private | 8-12 | 70 | 0.73 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3860 Dixon Pl, Palo Alto | 11/15/2021 | ||
| 4045 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | |||
| 252 Fairfield CT, Palo Alto | 07/31/2015 | $2,100,000 | |
| 275 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto | 09/08/2017 | $2,225,000 | |
| 4052 Scripps Ave, Palo Alto | 06/22/2020 | $2,425,000 | |
| 4104 Scripps Ave, Palo Alto | 12/18/2003 | ||
| 4055 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 09/23/2013 | ||
| 263 Fairfield CT, Palo Alto | 02/01/2021 | ||
| 303 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | 09/27/2007 | ||
| 279 Scripps CT, Palo Alto | 02/20/2014 | ||
| 271 Fairfield CT, Palo Alto | 05/29/2018 | ||
| 4030 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 05/18/2015 | ||
| 288 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto | 05/19/2021 | $3,380,000 | |
| 288 Fairfield CT, Palo Alto | 09/17/2015 | ||
| 4025 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 07/21/2006 | ||
| 4090 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 11/26/2014 | ||
| 222 Scripps CT, Palo Alto | 01/06/2011 | ||
| 4051 Ben Lomond Dr, Palo Alto | 11/25/2024 |