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4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Property report

Also known as: 4202 Ruthelma Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$1,175,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
4202 Ruthelma Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Zip code
94306
Neighborhood
Charleston Meadows
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
148-02-001

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/11/2008
Sale price
$1,175,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$18,177
Current property tax
$18,093
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise

Ownership information for 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/11/2008 $1,175,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX
12/14/2007 $1,155,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/15/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/05/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
08/05/2010 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
12/11/2008 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX
12/14/2007 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, 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
$18,177
Current property tax
$18,093
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,513,106
Land value
$1,255,563
Building value
$257,543

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,513,106 1.2013 $18,177 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,483,439 1.1743 $17,420 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,454,353 1.1804 $17,167 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,425,838 1.1905 $16,975 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,397,882 1.1904 $16,640 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,383,550 1.17716 $16,287 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,356,423 1.18772 $16,111 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,329,827 1.1773 $15,656 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,303,753 1.1798 $15,382 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,278,190 1.1722 $14,983 +0.95%

Permit information for 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
09/23/2015
09/15/2011

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Herbert Hoover Elementary School 8 Public K-5 386 0.50
Keys Family Day School NR Private 5-8 138 0.51
Fairmeadow Elementary School 7 Public K-5 403 0.62
Juana Briones Elementary School 8 Public K-5 258 0.70
Imagination School NR Private K-8 0 0.71
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Challenger - Middlefield NR Private PK, K-8 328 0.72
Challenger - Middlefield NR Private PK, K-8 328 0.72
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 0.81
Barron Park Elementary School 7 Public K-5 211 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Keys Family Day School NR Private 5-8 138 0.51
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 8 Public 6-8 996 0.59
Imagination School NR Private K-8 0 0.71
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Challenger - Middlefield NR Private PK, K-8 328 0.72
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 0.75
Ellen Fletcher Middle 8 Public 6-8 515 0.76
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 0.81
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School 8 Public 7-8 497 1.16
Bullis Charter School 8 Charter K-8 1,058 1.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bear Hollow School NR Private K-12 0 0.71
Living Widsom High School NR Private 9-12 10 0.74
Achieve, Inc. School NR Private K-12 63 0.75
Greendell School NR Public K-12 34 0.81
School For Independent Learners NR Private 8-12 18 1.00
Henry M. Gunn High School 9 Public 9-12 1,787 1.10
Kehillah Jewish High School NR Private 9-12 188 1.16
MVWSD Preschool NR Public 0 1.91

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Frequently asked questions

When was 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the sale price?

4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold on 12/11/2008 for $1,175,000.

What is the assessed value of 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is currently assessed at $1,513,106.

What are the property taxes for 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The property taxes for 4202 Ruthelma Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306 total $18,176.

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