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55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Information

55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Information

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55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022
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Address

Primary address 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos
Zip code 94022
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood North Los Altos
Parcel ID 170-40-015

Sales & Tax Overview for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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Sale date 08/04/1995
Sale price $678,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,906

Lot & Building Information for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.174
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Zoning district Single-Family (R1-10)
School district 11001

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Other Property Data for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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About 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

What is the assessed value of 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,126,324, the tax amount paid for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 is $12,986.

When was 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 last sold?

55 Lyell Street, Los Altos, CA 94022 was last sold in 11/04/2020.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/04/1995 $678,000
12/29/1989 $86,000
06/21/1989 $375,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/04/2020 Grant Deed
11/04/2020 Grant Deed
10/15/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
05/10/2019 Deed of Trust 05/26/2044
05/10/2019 Grant Deed
02/08/2012 Deed
01/18/2012 Subordination Agreement (Deed
01/18/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 02/01/2042
01/18/2012 Deed
06/24/2009 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
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Property Taxes for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,987
Current property tax $12,906
Market value $1,126,324

Assessment History for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,126,324 1.153 $12,987 +3.59%
2024-2025 $1,104,240 1.1353 $12,536 +1.15%
2023-2024 $1,082,589 1.1448 $12,393 +0.80%
2022-2023 $1,061,362 1.1584 $12,295 -0.59%
2021-2022 $1,040,552 1.1886 $12,368 -0.83%

Permits for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.45
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.45
Covington Elementary School 9 Public K-6 441 0.45
Pinewood Private - Middle Campus NR Private 3-6 168 0.66
Heritage Academy NR Private K-6 75 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.45
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.45
St. Nicholas Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.86
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.95
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 46 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.45
Los Altos High School 8 Public 9-12 2,141 0.70
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 46 1.00
St. Francis High School NR Private 9-12 1,776 1.54
MVWSD Preschool NR Public 0 1.62

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Neighbors for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos

Here are the neighbors for 55 Lyell Street, Los Altos.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
125 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 09/07/2012
101 Lyell St, Los Altos 11/26/2012 $1,150,500
189 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 03/12/1998
155 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 08/09/2013
144 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 03/10/2021 $4,125,000
109 Lyell St, Los Altos 02/19/2013
44 Pepper Dr, Los Altos 06/04/2002
115 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 10/04/1994
135 Lyell St, Los Altos 08/05/2014 $2,600,000
33 Lyell St, Los Altos 11/02/2011
87 Lyell St, Los Altos 03/11/2024
151 Lyell St, Los Altos 10/27/2025
472 Tyndall St, Los Altos
50 Pepper Dr, Los Altos 04/09/2008
156 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 06/11/2004
419 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos 12,335 08/02/2001 $1,954,545
445 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos 9,288 11/27/1996
476 Tyndall St, Los Altos 10/05/2015
169 Marvin Ave, Los Altos 04/10/2025 $6,300,000
143 Lyell St, Los Altos 06/20/2024 $4,851,000

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