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688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, CA Property Information

688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, CA Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos
Zip code 94022
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Old Los Altos
Parcel ID 175-17-069

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

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Sale date 02/29/2012
Sale price $1,510,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $21,878

Lot & Building Information for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.179
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
69 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
29 /100. Some Transit
Bike Score
91 /100. Biker's Paradise

Zoning district Single-Family (R1-10)
School district 11001

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About 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

What is the assessed value of 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, CA and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,904,479, the tax amount paid for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, CA is $21,958.

When was 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, CA last sold and what was the last sale price?

688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, CA was last sold in 02/29/2012 for $1,510,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/29/2012 $1,510,000
07/30/2004 $850,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/27/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
12/31/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 01/01/2043
02/29/2012 Grant Deed
11/28/2011 Trustees Deed
08/25/2011 Notice Trustee Sale
07/30/2004 Deed
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Property Taxes for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $21,959
Current property tax $21,878
Market value $1,904,479

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Assessment History for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos, 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 $1,904,479 1.153 $21,959 +3.59%
2024-2025 $1,867,137 1.1353 $21,198 +1.15%
2023-2024 $1,830,528 1.1448 $20,956 +0.80%
2022-2023 $1,794,636 1.1584 $20,789 -0.59%
2021-2022 $1,759,448 1.1886 $20,913 -0.83%
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Permits for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

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Risk

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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 (miles)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.27
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.27
Covington Elementary School 9 Public K-6 441 0.29
Heritage Academy NR Private K-6 75 0.34
Pinewood Private - Middle Campus NR Private 3-6 168 0.37
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.27
Lasd Virtual NR Public K-8 418 0.27
St. Nicholas Elementary School NR Private K-8 250 0.55
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-7 0 0.66
Los Altos Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-8 189 1.00
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lasd Preschool NR Public 10 0.27
Los Altos High School 8 Public 9-12 2,141 1.02
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 46 1.32
St. Francis High School NR Private 9-12 1,776 1.43
MVWSD Preschool NR Public 0 1.86
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Neighbors for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos

Here are the neighbors for 688 Lincoln Avenue, Los Altos.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
760 Orange Ave, Los Altos 12/30/2014
667 Washington St, Los Altos 07/19/2012
600 Lincoln Ave, Los Altos 06/26/2026 $2,750,000
676 Palm Ave, Los Altos 07/08/2021
771 Orange Ave, Los Altos 03/15/2012
745 University Ave, Los Altos 07/30/2024
752 University Ave, Los Altos 04/25/1995 $995,000
709 Orange Ave, Los Altos 05/12/2026 $4,100,000
744 S El Monte Ave, Los Altos 01/31/2007 $1,320,000
740 University Ave, Los Altos 09/25/2014
732 University Ave, Los Altos 12/21/2017
713 Orange Ave, Los Altos 02/10/2021
789 Orange Ave, Los Altos 06/24/2013 $1,600,000
666 Lincoln Ave, Los Altos 06/12/2014
714 Orange Ave, Los Altos 03/16/2001 $945,000
746 University Ave, Los Altos 04/13/2026
776 University Ave, Los Altos 11/18/2015
721 Orange Ave, Los Altos 05/06/2024 $4,850,000
756 University Ave, Los Altos 01/05/2024 $4,200,000
769 Orange Ave, Los Altos 12/10/2014
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